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Good Gourd! Terrariums with Life Doesn’t Succ

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

Adult – Make a festive fall terrarium using gourds and succulents to spruce up your home! This class is taught by April Tyner, plant expert and local business owner of the plant boutique Life Doesn’t Succ. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

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.

Tinker Tales: HallowedSTEAM

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

Family—Get ready for an out of this world story + tinker time perfect for families wanting to read, tinker, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). We’ll hatch aliens, catapult candy pumpkins, and more in this HallowedSTEAM tinker time. Recommended for ages 5+.

Handmade Holidays: Air Plant Expressions

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

Teen—Choose an air plant and let that plant inspire you in creating its new mini pot home. Registration required.

Free

National Chess Day Tournament

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

All Ages –Celebrate National Chess Day with a Tournament Hosted by Mr. Eugene Brown. All are welcome to come and spectate as 30 community members play to be the 2022 Ridgeview National Chess Day Tournament Winner.   If you would like to play in the tournament you must register.  

Free

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

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

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