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American Chess Day Celebration

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

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.

Introduction to 3-D Printing

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

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 […]

Free

Family Story Time: Whales

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

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.

Hickory Hikers

South Mountain State Park 3001 S Mountain Park, Connelly Springs

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 […]

Embroidered Back-to-School Journals

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Teen—Learn basic hand stitches while customizing your own notebook for the school year. Registration is required.

Free

Story Time

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.    

Event Series Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting Program

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

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.

Event Series Tai Chi on the Lawn

Tai Chi on the Lawn

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Adults - Join us for beginner’s Tai Chi every Wednesday with Diane Christensen from the Highland Rec Center.  Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing to increase balance and flexibility. We will meet on the SALT Block Lawn.   No […]

Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.

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