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Event Series Senior Bingo and Brain Games

Senior Bingo and Brain Games

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

Adult—Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulatied brain games and bingo. The emphasis of this program is to have fun in a friendly environment. Sponsored by the Friends of Hickory Public Library  No registration required.

Art and Social Justice: Art’s Role in Promoting Social Change

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

Humanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will conduct a panel discussion about the ways that art was used to raise awareness of critical social issues during the Civil Rights Movement and the ways art inspired community members to fight for social change. No Registration required. 

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.  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.  Registration required.

Free

Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

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

Hickory based shredding company Enviro-Shred will offer free shredding service at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Individuals will have the opportunity to shred at no charge up to two boxes or bags of personal documents in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library’s parking lot.    The two boxes […]

Classic Film Fridays with Joe Barrett  

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

Adult – On the second Friday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts Classic Film Fridays. Each month Barrett will screen a classic movie and then lead a discussion about the films. For January we will be watching the 1962 classic The Birds starring Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren. […]

Twilight Tales: For the Love of Hot Chocolate

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. In February, we get cozy with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and warm tales in the cold of night; a storytime perfect for the whole family. 

Writing Workshop: Writing Fearlessly

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

Adult – Don’t let fear hold you back from writing your story! Gloria Coppola, award winning local author and educator, will teach a writing workshop about letting go of the fear of failure and putting pen to paper. Registration required and will open three weeks before the event.

Free
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.

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. 

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

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