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Fantastic Fungi

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

Ages 7 and up Mushrooms are pretty Fun-gis! Learn all about fantastic fungi with a hands-on craft, mushroom growing blocks, and more! Learn the growth cycle of a mushroom, dissect one to learn the anatomy, and look at it under a microscope! Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Hickory Public […]

Free

Dance Camp: Ballet

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

Children This mini-series class will focus on the introductory steps to Classical Ballet.  Learn ballet terminology, dance techniques and a few of ballet’s most famous stories. Join us for one or all classes! Dance experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Free

Dance Camp: Contemporary

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

Tween & Teen Through fun, modern music and dance exercises, students in this mini-series will learn about the language of dance and how to express different emotions and ideas with movement.  Join us for one or all classes! Dance experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Free

Talewise: Science Heroes Saving the Earth Together

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

Family Get ready for science experiments! In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Together we’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, […]

Juneteenth Rhythm & Paint

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

Teen In 1890 the US heard its first Black commercial recording artist. Learn and enjoy the journey through the Black music of the decades while painting in honor of Black Music Month.

Power Foods for the Brain

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

Adult Leticia Nichols will teach a cooking class that discusses the role of nutrition and diet in dementia and Alzheimer's disease and help participants start on a journey toward an overall healthful and sustainable diet. In this plant-based class, we will discuss how incorporating more plants into your diet can not only lead to maintaining […]

Free

We are Ridgeview

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

All ages Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth! Community members will share stories and memories of how the Ridgeview community shaped and continues to influence them.

Homemade Dog Treats

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

All Ages Learn how to make easy dog treats at home and leave with a bag of treats for your pup! This recipe requires the use of peanut butter. Registration is required.

Free

Freedom Day Storytime

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

Family Together let’s celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time! Bring your family and friends to hear stories, and enjoy music, dance, and craft as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and the freedom to come!

Random Fandom: Superheroes

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

Ages 7 and up. Calling all superheroes! Create superhero-inspired fan art, participate in an exciting superhero trivia showdown, and bring your comics and graphic novels for the ultimate comic swap event. Dress in character for a fun photo booth opportunity! Ages 7 and up. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Free

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

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