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Random Fandom: Star Wars

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

Ages 7+ Get ready to embrace geek culture at the library in Random Fandom, a series of programs celebrating the awesomeness of Pokémon, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more! Each month we will highlight a new fandom for you to create around, explore, and geek out about. Gather your friends and family and embark on […]

Free

An Adoption Story – The Emotional Rollercoaster

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

Genealogist Rhonda Roederer recounts an adoptee’s emotional search to locate his birth parents and ancestry. This workshop discusses how to use DNA results to help find lost and distant relatives. No registration required

North Carolina Reads Watch Party – Under a Gilded Moon

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

Adult – Join community members in the Conference room to watch an interactive virtual panel discussion examining the themes in North Carolina Reads May selection, Under a Gilded Moon. The panel will feature author Joy Jordan-Lake and Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte discussing issues of wealth, poverty, corruption and family obligations during the Gilded Age. No […]

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.

Open Door Book Club

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

Adults - Join us for a special meeting of the Open Door Book Club at Hickory Musuem of Art. The club will continue the North Carolina Reads series with the selection Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake. A limited number of books are available for pickup at the 2nd floor service desk. First come, […]

Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop

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

All ages—Come and share your writings with a small group. Notes and thoughts will be shared by the poets and leaders. Gain the confidence to recite or perform your piece at the Ridgeview Community Juneteenth Celebration on June 10th.

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. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

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. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

Free
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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