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Event Series Ridgeview Chess

Ridgeview Chess

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

All Ages—Learn strategy and play chess with Mr. Eugene Brown and other chess enthusiasts in the community. The chess boards are calling. Will you answer?  Sponsored by Big Chair Chess Club.

Forensics with Hickory Police Department

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

Adult – Meet Sargeant Garrett Clark and learn about what happens to forensic evidence from beginning to end. Clark will discuss how evidence is collected, managed, analyzed, and ultimately used in trial. This is part of our Forensic Science Week programs, which run throughout September. Learn more at https://forensicscienceweek.org/ . Registration required.

Free
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.

Science Lab Breakout Room

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

Teen— Teen science students working in a laboratory setting begin to feel ill. They realized that instead of water, they’ve accidentally drank a poisonous substance! The students must race the clock to build an antidote. The final ingredient is locked in a box and the teen scientists must work together to solve the clues, unlock […]

Free

Killer Media Coffee Chat

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

Adults – Meetup with other true crime fans and share your favorite books, podcasts, TV shows, and documentaries over coffee and tea. You are encouraged to read a true crime book and bring it for an informal show and tell. Get ready to fill up your watchlist, playlist, and TBR list after this meeting! This […]

Back to School Tips & Tricks

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

Parents and Guardians — Want to maximize this new school year for you and your child? Come and learn some tips and tricks from community teachers. Also explore DIY’s on Creativebug that will make this school year with your children a little easier.

Anti-bullying and Self-Defense the Samurai Way

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

Ages 7-11 - Learn from the Samurai Institute how to handle bullying, while focusing on confidence, discipline, and leadership in this 3-part series on self-defense and anti-bullying techniques. Attending each session is encouraged but not required. Please register for each session individually. Registration required

Free

Art Sparks: Faith Ringgold

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

All Ages—Find your artistic spark at the library! We’ll explore, create, and get messy learning about a different artist each month and practicing their unique style of art.

Page Burners Book club

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

Adults – The Page Burners Book Club is celebrating it’s one year anniversary! Join us in the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library meeting room. Bring whatever book you read and would like to share with the group. No registration required.

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

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