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An Afternoon with Author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

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

Adult – Meet Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who resides in Qualla, NC. Clapsaddle authored the popular novel Even As We Breathe which was released by the University Press of Kentucky in 2020, a finalist for the Weatherford Award and named one of NPR’s Best Books of […]

Free

Worlds Enough Poetry Reading and Art Talk

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

Grades 1-6 Do you love to read and create art? Want to hear a local poet and artist talk about their work? Kids grades 1-6th are invited to a poetry and art talk featuring local poet Scott Owens and artist Missy Cleveland in celebration of their new book, Worlds Enough.   Worlds Enough is a celebration […]

Free

The Sojourner Truth Book Club

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

Adult –Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion. This group welcomes new members. The book selection for this month is Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle.

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 […]

Learn About Mountain Creek

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

All Ages – Come learn about Catawba County's newest park: Mountain Creek Park. Park staff will go over the many amenities and recreational opportunities the park has to offer and how to use them. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. No registration required.

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.

VayaHealth Training Sessions

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

Adult - Join the staff of VayaHealth for two training sessions: “Schizophrenia: Psychosis: Can This Be Real?” at 10am and “The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications” at 11am. Continuing education hours can be provided. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Free

Handmade Holidays: DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags

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

Children- Join us for a fun DIY craft and customize your very own trick-or-treat tote with glow in the dark paint, stencils, buttons, and more! For grades K-5. Registration Required

Free

Halloween Yarn Painting

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

Teen – Learn how to “paint” using yarn and glue! Create a fun and unique Halloween decoration for your room. Vibe to spooky tunes and enjoy some sweet treats (no tricks required).  Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the event.

Free

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

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