Ridgeview Branch Library

Teen— Drop in to make your own beaded gifts at your own pace. All projects are beginner friendly, but some may take more time. While supplies last

Children—Calling all future paleontologists! Visit the library to learn about how fossils are formed and then excavate and identify the fossils you find in your fossil dig. For ages 7+. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Adult-Visit the library to learn a little about our crafty online resource, Creativebug. We’ll view one of their classes to create a cute, useful zipper bag using Tyvek mailing envelopes. Learn how to deconstruct the envelope, paint and design your bag, and how to hand stitch it all together. Registration is required and will open […]

Family— The Cherokee People have a rich history of myths, legends and folktales explaining everything from the creation of the world to how the plants and animals around us came to look and behave the way they do today. This play introduces the Cherokee People through a series of fun and engaging stories. Presented by […]

Teen—Create your own dinosaur inspired moss terrarium. Participants will learn about moss, terrarium ecosystems, and care. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with an interactive storytime of The Nutcracker by Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts!  Learn about how diverse cultures are represented in the Land of Sweets and watch your candy-themed dreams come true with our ballerinas.

Teen— Need an escape? Bring your earbuds, phone or Chromebook and checkout our digital resources! Let’s take time to share and explore new finds be it books, movies, music or crafts. We all deserve time to zone out. Why not do it together? This group welcomes new members.

Family—Use your imagination to doodle a weird, wonderful, or wacky creature. We’ll use permanent marker and a special paper that can be sewn together to transform your drawing into a soft 3-D sculpture. For ages 7+. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.  

Adult – Drop in to make your own leather gifts at your own pace. All projects are beginner friendly, but some may take more time. While supplies last.