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Legos

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

Join the library to build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. This program is recommended for ages 6+. We will have free play and Lego challenges. 

Hidden History: The Erasure of Women’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

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

Humanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will present a program about women’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and how they have been minimized or forgotten. 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

Writing Workshop: Publish Your Book

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

Adult – So you’ve written a book – now what? Local author and educator Gloria Coppola will talk about different avenues to get your book published, from large corporations to self-publishing. Registration required and will open three weeks before the event.

Free

The Great Backyard Bird Count with Jean McAnulty

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

All Ages - Jean McAnulty, a Catawba County Extension Certified Master Gardener, will teach us about the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 17-20). This is a free and fun event open to all that engages bird watchers to observe birds and get a real snapshot of bird populations. You will enjoy McAnulty’s passion for birds, […]

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. 

Super Simple Bird Feeder

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

All Ages – Create a simple bird feeder out of recycled materials and start your birding adventure! After this event you can learn about what birds you might see eating from your feeder at the Great Backyard Bird Count program on Wednesday, February 1st at 4pm. Registration required and will open three weeks before the […]

Free

Alcohol Ink Bookmarks

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

Teen & Adult – Learn how to make art with alcohol inks! Rachel Kersenbrock of Expressive Coffee and Arts will teach how to create a beautiful bookmark you’ll cherish forever. Registration required and will open three weeks before the event.

Free

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

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