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Legos

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

Join the library to build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. This program is recommended for ages 6+. We will have free play and Lego challenges. 

YMCA Mobile Kitchen: Food for the Heart

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

Adult & Teen— Visit the library to learn a new recipe! Staff from the YMCA will guide you through cooking a heart healthy meal using seasonal ingredients. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. This is part of our Heart-a-Thon program series which runs February 6-11.

Free

Table Top Zen Gardens

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

Adult & Teen— Create your own Zen Garden to wash away the stress of the world. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. This is part of our Heart-a-Thon program series which runs February 6-11. Registration required and begins 3 weeks before the event.

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.

STEAM Explorers: Matters of the Heart

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

Children— Have fun exploring and learning about the science of your heart! We’ll do some hands-on activities to explore the different elements of blood and learn the important part your heart plays in your circulatory system. For children in Grades K-5. This is part of our Heart-a-Thon program series which runs February 6-11.

Soundscapes with Britton-René Collins

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

All Ages— Join award-winning percussionist Britton-René Collins on a sound exploration through contemporary and multidimensional percussion works. This program embraces contrast, variety, and the magical sound possibilities of percussion. This program is 60-minutes in length and is presented in partnership with Western Piedmont Symphony. All ages are welcome. 

Writing Workshop: Writing Fearlessly

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

Adult – Don’t let fear hold you back from writing your story! Gloria Coppola, award winning local author and educator, will teach a writing workshop about letting go of the fear of failure and putting pen to paper. Registration required and will open three weeks before the event.

Free

Can We Talk: Navigating Mental Health in the Black Community

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

Adult & Teen— Let's talk about mental health in our community and learn the importance of speaking up and reaching out. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. This is part of our Heart-a-Thon program series which runs February 6-11. 

TinkerCAD Battle Bots (Two-Part Series)

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

Ages 12+ - Join us in The Learning Lab for a two-part series on 3D design using TinkerCAD. In part one, learn TinkerCAD basics and design parts for a simple battle bot. In part two, assemble your battle bot using your 3D printed parts and face off against your fellow bot builders! Will you be the Battle […]

Free

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

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