Adults - Join us at the Patrick Beaver Library every Thursday in September at 10:30 am for Qi Gong with certified instructor, Ruthie Hill. Qi Gong is an integrative exercise involving gentle stretching and flowing movements synchronized with breathing techniques. It can be practiced seated or standing and is perfect for a variety of ages […]
Family-Join us for a family story time focusing on reading and crafting together! This month we will create dragons that fly, wizard hats, and build homes for all our gnomes that need some homes. Come ready to read, listen, and create together! Recommended for kids age 5 and up Registration Required.
All Ages—Celebrate American Chess Day with Mr. Eugene Brown and learn the fundamentals of chess. Eugene Brown is an accomplished chess player and his remarkable story is captured in the film, “Life of a King” starring, Cuba Gooding Jr., who played the role of Eugene Brown. Sponsored by Big Chair Chess Club.
Adults – Interested in 3-D printing but not sure where to start? Join us in the Learning Lab on the second floor of Patrick Beaver Library for an information session on 3-D printing. Learn the fundamentals of 3-D printing, types of design software, what to look for in print designs, how to submit print requests to the […]
Family—Splash into a special story time to have a whale of a time celebrating whales! We’ll read some fin-tatsic stories, then do some awesome activities that will blow you away.
All Ages - Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory’s newest hiking club! For September, we will hike the High Shoals Falls trail at South Mountain State Park. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the […]
Teen—Learn basic hand stitches while customizing your own notebook for the school year. Registration is required.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Come ready for stories, songs, rhymes and more in this all-ages story time.
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers are invited to attend positive parenting workshops provided by the Catawba County Parent Support Team. These 90-minute workshops will focus on teaching strategies for raising confident and resilient children. Registration recommended. Contact the Children’s Resource Center at #695-6565 to register.
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.