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STEAM Explorers: Owls

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

Children— Fly into the library to learn more about these nocturnal birds. We will explore the diet of these creatures by dissecting owl pellets (the undigested part of the bird’s food) to discover their most recent meal. No live animals will be present. For youth in grades K-5.  Registration is required and will open three […]

Free
Event Series Point of View: Teen Writing Club

Point of View: Teen Writing Club

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

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! May is Short Story Month, so we’re opening the floor to any teens who want to share their own or their favorite […]

TinkerCAD Two Part Series: Robot Heads – Part 2

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

Travel to a galaxy far, far away with The Learning Lab! Teen Star Wars fans are invited to join us for this 2-part series to learn the basics of TinkerCAD and make a robot head decoration. Design your favorite robot from the movies or reimagine your own! In part one, create your online model using […]

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.

Book to Table: Local Foods Class

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

Learn how to eat healthy while supporting local farmers! April Vigardt from the NC Catawba County Cooperative Extension will teach a demonstration class about cooking locally grown produce and how to access fresh, local foods. Each attendee will leave with a bag of produce to repeat the recipes at home. Registration is required and will […]

Free

Coffee in the Coe

Hickory Museum of Art 243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

The library will host a series of Ted Talks and discussions at Coffee in the Coe in partnership with Hickory Museum of Art. The topic for May is Art & Social Justice. No registration is required.

Twilight Tales: Royal Adventure

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

Wear your pajamas and slippers to the library on the second Thursday of the month for tales before bed. Join us on this royal adventure as we dive into tales of prince and princess. No registration required.

Event Series Trivia & Jingo 

Trivia & Jingo 

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

Adult—Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.

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

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