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Teen Tech Week: Arduino

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

Monday | March 6 | 5:30- 6:30 pm Teens interested in coding are invited to join us in The Learning Lab for a fun Arduino project! We will be creating a super cool color-changing lamp using plants as touch sensors! Code your Arduino, set up your lights, and then touch the plant's leaves to change the […]

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Random Fandom: Pokémon

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

All Ages - 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 […]

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 […]

Stained Glass Talk with Artist Steve Wilson

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

Adult – Join artist Steve Wilson in The Learning Lab for an in-depth stained-glass seminar. Steve became intrigued by stained glass after visiting St. George Chapel at Windsor Castle. This led him to take a stained-glass course where he created his first piece- inspired by a Fleur-de-Lis, and he was hooked. Much of his work is […]

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Tiny Tech: Architects

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

Ages 7+   Become an architect for a day! Complete Lego building challenges, create structures with Strawbees, and have fun inventing with our Makedo cardboard construction kits. Will your Strawbees bridge hold a book? Participate in this awesome event in The Learning Lab to find out!  The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library No […]

TinkerCAD Battle Bots (Two-Part Series)

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 […]

Free

Crochet Your Heart (Out)

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

Whether you have a valentine in your life or you just want to show yourself some love, you’re invited to come learn how to crochet heart keychains. For ages 13-19.  Registration is required and opens 3 weeks in advance.  The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 

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Virtual Escape Room: Lunar Escape

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

Teen Journey through the cosmos with our Virtual Escape Room! You are stranded on the moon and must make it back to Earth! Avoid asteroids and black holes as you solve clues to find your way home.  The link to the virtual escape room will be available on the event page and the library’s Facebook starting February […]

Sewing Pillows with Creative Bug

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

Teen & Adult – Have you ever wondered how to make your own throw pillow? Join us in the Learning Lab and sew your very own zippered pillow. Have fun selecting your fabrics, learning sewing machine basics, and being creative!      Registration required.

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Introduction to 3-D Printing

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

Teen & Adult – Interested in 3-D printing but not sure where to start? Join us in The Learning Lab on the second floor of Patrick Beaver Library for an information session on 3-D printing. Learn the fundamentals of 3-D printing, types of design software, what to look for in print designs, how to submit […]

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