Library

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

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.  

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.

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 […]

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 

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 […]

Adult - Join us for an entertaining evening of music and storytelling with Steve Bonham and Rob McHale.   British author, playwright, and songwriter Steve Bonham is coming back to North Carolina to perform with North Carolina based Folk/Americana artist Rob McHale. Steve Bonham has recorded 10 albums, written two musicals, five books, is an award-winning […]