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You Are a Gem Life Celebration

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

Family— 1st Thursdays ROCK at the Ridgeview library. Youth of Ridgeview, we want to celebrate you as we learn about monthly gemstones! All are welcomed to celebrate birthdays, do crafts, make snacks, learn and have a great time!

CANCELED: Classic Films with Joe Barrett

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

There will be no classic movie event in April. Watch the calendar for the March date. Adult – On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. 

Hickory Hikers: Plein Air Paint & Hike

Riverbend 700 NC-16, Conover, NC, United States

All Ages - Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you the Hickory Hikers! For our next adventure, we will hike to a meadow in Riverbend Park and paint. Plein air painting is the practice of painting landscapes outside in nature. Participants need to bring their […]

Tiny Tech: Circuitry

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

Children Ages 7+    Brighten your morning by joining us in The Learning Lab for a Tiny Tech all about circuitry! Drop in anytime between 10 and 11:30 AM and explore the world of electrical circuits to make salt glow, create fuzzy bugs that light up, and more! This program is recommended for children ages 7 […]

First Time Home Buyers Workshop

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

Adult – Ready to stop renting and finally buy? Hear from local experts and learn about different aspects of purchasing your first home, from financing to closing costs.  

Free
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.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required.

Free
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.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required.

Free
Event Series Senior Bingo and Brain Games

Senior Bingo and Brain Games

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

Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulating brain games and bingo. The emphasis of Senior Brain Games and Bingo is to have fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace make it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on […]

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! April is National Poetry Month, so we’re opening the floor to any teens that want to share their poetry this month. Meets the […]

Researching Your Ancestors Online

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

Register for a one-on-one session to learn about search strategies and useful Web sites for genealogy research.  

Free

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

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