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You Are a Gem Life Celebration

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

Family 1st Thursdays ROCK at Ridgeview Branch Library. Youth of Ridgeview, we want to celebrate you as we learn about monthly gemstones! All are welcomed to celebrate birthdays, do crafts, make snacks, learn and have a great time!

Classic Films with Joe Barrett  

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

Adult On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.  This month’s film is Open Range (2003) directed by Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, and […]

Becoming Your Child’s First Teacher – PATS, PEEPS, and More!

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

Parents Families looking for fun resources are invited to explore new ways to be our children’s first teachers. Certified Parent Educator Susan Reinhardt will be available to talk about free resources in Catawba County for prenatal and parents of children birth to age 5. From home literacy visits with PATS (Parents as Teachers), interactive playgroups […]

Event Series Trivia & Jingo 

Trivia & Jingo 

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

Adult—Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

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

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Free
Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

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

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Free

Point of View: Teen Writing Club

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

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited to join us for our teen writing club! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play story telling games, and more! Meets the second Monday of each month. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library  No registration is required. 

Interactive Coral Exhibit

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

Teens  Create an LED exhibit that mimics the phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Use Arduino, 3D-printed coral pieces, and LED lights to create a coral reef that begins as a full rainbow of colors and then dims to white. Learn what causes this effect on coral, and how to start protecting our ocean's reefs! This […]

Free

Explore the Outdoors:  Trail & Hiking First Aid

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

Adult The cool weather hiking season is approaching, so come learn about trail safety for the season! This class will cover topics like tick bites, hypothermia, and dehydration. Eileen Conway is an experienced hiker and holds a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO. This is the second class in a three-part series about outdoor education and  […]

Free

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

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