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A Wild Goose Chase!

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

Family Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as Matt Sandbank's shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase introduces the fun and whimsy of poetry with a collection of short, interactive skits.  Audience members will help Matt create rhythms, images, and even a whole poem or two, and they will soon be heading […]

Bright Star Theatre: Aesop’s Fables

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

Family Bright Star Theatre brings to life the stories of Greek storyteller Aesop including “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and “The Lion and the Mouse”. These charming tales are brimming with audience participation and are guaranteed to leave audiences of all ages rolling in the aisles with delight! No registration […]

Summer Learning Kickoff & Sign-up: DIY book bags

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

All ages All Together Now we can have a tote-ally awesome summer. Sign-up for our Summer Learning Program and decorate your canvas bag to take home books all summer long!

All Together Community Mural

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

All Ages Be the first to make your mark on our 2023 Summer Learning Community Mural. Learn about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and create your own unique graffiti style tag.

Event Series You Are a Gem Life Celebration

You Are a Gem Life Celebration

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

Family 1st Thursdays ROCK at Ridgeview Branch Library. Youth of Ridgeview, we want to celebrate you as we learn about monthly gemstones! All are welcomed to celebrate birthdays, do crafts, make snacks, learn and have a great time!

Local Author Meet and Greet: Hope Tabor

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

All ages—Join author and illustrator, Hope Tabor and learn about her newest picture book, Scout NoDoubt. Visit with Hope and learn about her inspiration for her books, illustrations, and more! Copies of her books will be available to purchase and signed by the author.

Event Series Trivia & Jingo 

Trivia & Jingo 

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

Adult—Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.

Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop

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

All ages—Come and share your writings with a small group. Notes and thoughts will be shared by the poets and leaders. Gain the confidence to recite or perform your piece at the Ridgeview Community Juneteenth Celebration on June 10th.

Tinker Tales: Rays of Sunshine

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

Family—Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this storytime meant for all ages. This month we’ll celebrate weather with stories and activities that will blow you away. Plan to wear your play clothes. This program will take […]

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 that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The book selection for this month is Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake.

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

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