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Tiny Tech for Kids

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Family- Visit The Learning Lab on the second floor of Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for a hands-on experience featuring 3D printing, circuitry, robotics, and more! For ages 7+.   No registration required.

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk Presented by Actress Anne Van Curen

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

Adult - Actress Anne Van Curen transforms into Grandma "Rowena" Gatewood to describe what it was like to be the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955. Based on Ben Mongomery’s book Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, Van Curen’s performance brings to life the story of the 67-year-old grandmother who set off alone to […]

Event Series Senior Bingo and Brain Games

Senior Bingo and Brain Games

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

Adults ages 55+ - Join us at the Patrick Beaver Library on the Second Monday of each month for brain games and bingo. The emphasis of Senior Brain Games and Bingo is to have fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace make it perfect for people of all playing levels.

Handmade Holidays: Mini Macrame

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

Teen & Adult — Learn simple macrame knots while creating a miniature plant hanger for those spaces that needs a little faux plant friend.    Registration required. 13 and up 

Free
Event Series Handmade Holidays: Papier Mache Animals

Handmade Holidays: Papier Mache Animals

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

Family—Bring your creativity to the library to create a quirky papier mache animal. In class one, we’ll learn how to create an armature and techniques for making papier mache. In class two, we’ll decorate and put everything together to finish our creations. To complete this project, you must attend classes on both October 11th and […]

Free

Rob McHale & Steve Bonham Folk Concert

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

Adult - Join us for an entertaining evening of music and storytelling with Steve Bonham and Rob McHale.   British author, playwright, and songwriter Steve Bonham is coming back to North Carolina to perform with North Carolina based Folk/Americana artist Rob McHale. Steve Bonham has recorded 10 albums, written two musicals, five books, is an award-winning […]

Free
Event Series Tiny Tales Storytime

Tiny Tales Storytime

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

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play in this storytime geared towards our smallest friends. All are welcome. No registration required.

Mad Scientist Breakout Room

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

Teen - A mad scientist’s pumpkin experiment has gone wrong and the pumpkins are coming alive! Work together to solve clues and find the anti-potion to reverse the experiment and save everyone from the monster pumpkins.    Registration required.

Free

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

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