Parents Families looking for fun resources are invited to explore new ways to be our children’s first teachers. Certified Parent Educator Susan Reinhardt will be available to talk about free resources in Catawba County for prenatal and parents of children birth to age 5. From home literacy visits with PATS (Parents as Teachers), interactive playgroups […]
Adult—Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]
The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]
Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited to join us for our teen writing club! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play story telling games, and more! Meets the second Monday of each month. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library No registration is required.
Teens Create an LED exhibit that mimics the phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Use Arduino, 3D-printed coral pieces, and LED lights to create a coral reef that begins as a full rainbow of colors and then dims to white. Learn what causes this effect on coral, and how to start protecting our ocean's reefs! This […]
Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive storytime geared for ages 3-5. All are welcome.
Adult The cool weather hiking season is approaching, so come learn about trail safety for the season! This class will cover topics like tick bites, hypothermia, and dehydration. Eileen Conway is an experienced hiker and holds a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO. This is the second class in a three-part series about outdoor education and […]
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.
All ages Master Police Officer Chris Berry and his K9 partner Rocco, from Hickory Police Department will share and demonstrate what they do for our community, how the canines are trained, and answer any questions you have.
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.