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An Afternoon with Author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

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

Adult – Meet Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who resides in Qualla, NC. Clapsaddle authored the popular novel Even As We Breathe which was released by the University Press of Kentucky in 2020, a finalist for the Weatherford Award and named one of NPR’s Best Books of […]

Free

Easy Tai Chi

Winkler Activity Center 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, United States

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class

Beginner Yoga

Winkler Activity Center 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, United States

A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class

Worlds Enough Poetry Reading and Art Talk

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

Grades 1-6 Do you love to read and create art? Want to hear a local poet and artist talk about their work? Kids grades 1-6th are invited to a poetry and art talk featuring local poet Scott Owens and artist Missy Cleveland in celebration of their new book, Worlds Enough.   Worlds Enough is a celebration […]

Free

The Sojourner Truth Book Club

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

Adult –Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion. This group welcomes new members. The book selection for this month is Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle.

Tales for Preschoolers

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

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive storytime geared for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

Cycle

Winkler Activity Center 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, United States

A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)  

Event Series Handmade Holidays: Papier Mache Animals

Handmade Holidays: Papier Mache Animals

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

Family—Bring your creativity to the library to create a quirky papier mache animal. In class one, we’ll learn how to create an armature and techniques for making papier mache. In class two, we’ll decorate and put everything together to finish our creations. To complete this project, you must attend classes on both October 11th and […]

Learn About Mountain Creek

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

All Ages – Come learn about Catawba County's newest park: Mountain Creek Park. Park staff will go over the many amenities and recreational opportunities the park has to offer and how to use them. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. No registration required.

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

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