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Lyrics of a Chrysalis: Poetry and Process with Tracy Hawkins

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

Adult Local author Tracy Hawkins will host a poetry reading from her book Lyrics from a Chrysalis on the side lawn of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the program will be moved into the library meeting room.  Hawkins was determined […]

Medicare Education Session

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

Adult  Are you confused about Medicare and how it works? Do you need guidance differentiating between Medicare plans?  April Berg, Senior Medicare Specialist with Prime Benefits, will provide an education session about what you need to know before you make a decision. She will cover the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements. […]

Sewing Pillows with Creativebug

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Teen & Adult Learn to sew a throw pillow cover in this guided program utilizing The Learning Lab’s sewing machines and the Library’s digital resource, Creativebug! All experience levels are welcome. Hickory Public Library card required to register.   Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. To register for this class visit https://hickory.librarycalendar.com

Free

The Sojourner Truth Book Club

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

Adult Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The book selection for this month is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.

Explore the Outdoors:  Intro to Rock Climbing

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

Adult If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to scale a rock face, this class is for you! Learn about the basics of indoor and outdoor climbing, the gear you’ll need, rock climbing lingo, and where to climb locally. Eileen Conway is an experienced climber and worked as an American Mountain Guides Association certified single pitch […]

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.

Event Series Songwriting Club

Songwriting Club

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

Teen & Adult Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side! Share your music, hear from local songwriters, learn about the music industry and more. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski of Sycamore Bones. No registration is […]

MUSH! With Noggin, the Sled Dog (and her human)

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

All ages Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a […]

Event Series Qi Gong on the Lawn

Qi Gong on the Lawn

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on the Lawn 375 Third St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Adult & Teen Qigong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. Taught by Diane Christensen of Inner Chi Arts. Bring a yoga mat or towel and water. No registration required.  SALT Block Lawn

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

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