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Story Time

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

Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.    

Event Series Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting Program

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

Parents and caregivers of preschoolers are invited to attend positive parenting workshops provided by the Catawba County Parent Support Team. These 90-minute workshops will focus on teaching strategies for raising confident and resilient children. Registration recommended. Contact the Children’s Resource Center at #695-6565 to register.

Event Series Tai Chi on the Lawn

Tai Chi on the Lawn

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

Adults - Join us for beginner’s Tai Chi every Wednesday with Diane Christensen from the Highland Rec Center.  Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing to increase balance and flexibility. We will meet on the SALT Block Lawn.   No […]

Event Series Qi Gong

Qi Gong

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

Adults - Join us at the Patrick Beaver Library every Thursday in September at 10:30 am for Qi Gong with certified instructor, Ruthie Hill. Qi Gong is an integrative exercise involving gentle stretching and flowing movements synchronized with breathing techniques. It can be practiced seated or standing and is perfect for a variety of ages […]

Linked – DR Club

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

Teen— Need an escape? Bring your earbuds, phone or Chromebook and checkout our digital resources! Let’s take time to share and explore new finds be it books, movies, music or crafts together.  This group welcomes new members.

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.

Author Talk with Tammy Wilson

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

Adults – Meet with Tammy Wilson, author of Going Plaid in the Solid Grey World. Wilson, of Newton, has partnered with Redhawk Publishing to compile a collection of her local newspaper columns to benefit The Corner Table soup kitchen in Newton. Enjoy hearing Wilson’s views of the ordinary that are often amusing as she explores […]

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.

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

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