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TinkerCAD Battle Bots (Part Two)

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 […]

Elvis Presley Tribute Show

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

Adult— Put on your blue suede shoes and join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for a night of Elvis. On Thursday, January 16, Ed Smith, a local Elvis tribute artist, will perform some of your favorite Elvis songs. Come out and relive the magic of the King of Rock and Roll.    Registration not […]

Black History Teen Quiz Bowl

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

Teen— Get your team ready to show off your knowledge of Black History! Brush up on both well-known facts and overlooked figures. Winning team leaves with a prize.  Teams must not exceed 6 members and must have one designated smart phone or tablet.   Appropriate for Grades 6-12. This is part of our All-Star Weekend series which runs February 16 […]

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

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

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Registration required.

Free

Tinker Tales: Rockin’ Robins

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

Family—Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this storytime meant for all ages. This month we’ll celebrate our feathery friends—birds. We’ll read some egg-sighting stories and do some activities that are a real hoot. 

Black History Adult Quiz Bowl

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

Adult—Get your team ready to show off your knowledge of Black History! Brush up on both well-known facts and overlooked figures. Winning team leaves with a prize.  Teams must not exceed 6 members and must have one designated smart phone or tablet. This is part of our All-Star Weekend series which runs February 16-18. 

Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts Presents Books to Broadway: Seussical!

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

Family Do you have a Wocket in your pocket? Do you like green eggs and ham? Come find out on February 18th at 11am when Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts presents, Books to Broadway: Seussical! Join us for an exciting storytime as members of HBPA’s youth company read excerpts from Horton Hears a Who, teach […]

Food For Life: The Power of Your Plate

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

Adult – Want to learn more about how nutrition and our diet are involved in maintaining and restoring health? The Power of Your Plate is a cooking class that helps participants start on a journey toward healthy weight loss, healthy weight maintenance, and an overall healthful and sustainable diet. In this plant-based class, Leticia Nichols […]

Free

Silent Talent Show Ceremony

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

Teen— Show off your silent yet loud talents. We want to showcase your creative and artistic talents that are not performative, but worth celebrating. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony to celebrate the winners.   To participate in the talent show, youth in Grades K-12 may submit artwork such as a painting, drawing, poem, […]

Name that Tune for Senior Adults

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

Adult— Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for 1950s Name that Tune. Come out and enjoy some friendly competition as we listen to hits from the 1950s and reminisce. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Registration not required. 

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

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