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Mommy and Me Jewelry Open Workshop

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

All ages—Mommy, Mom, Mama, Mimi. Whatever you call the special lady in your life, the best Mother’s Day gift is an experience. Join us at the library to customize your own matching jewelry sets together. While supplies last. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

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.

STEAM Explorers: Owls

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

Children— Fly into the library to learn more about these nocturnal birds. We will explore the diet of these creatures by dissecting owl pellets (the undigested part of the bird’s food) to discover their most recent meal. No live animals will be present. For youth in grades K-5.  Registration is required and will open three […]

Free

Free Comic Book Day

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

All ages—Stop by the library for free comics! Stick around to build your own super villain toy, create your own comic, or design a secret superhero identity. Comics are available while supplies last.

Operation HOPE: Credit & Money Management Workshop

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

Adult—Get ready to learn the basics of making a budget, how to read a credit report, and about correcting errors that may negatively affect your credit rating. Led by a HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach, the workshop will also cover your rights as a consumer, and how to make the most of them.  Participants must be […]

Free

Poetry Blast

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

All ages—In honor of National Poetry Month come and enjoy poems and spoken word pieces from local poets. Let them inspire you to create your own poetry or spoken word piece. We encourage you to create a Juneteenth inspired poem and return on Thursday, May 25 to share your writings with a small group.

Tinker Tales: Buzzy Bugs

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 bugs, beetles, pollinators, and more!

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 Money Rock: A Family’s Story of Cocaine, Race, and Ambition in the New South by Pam Kelley. 

Art Mart Budget Battle

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

Children—Learn the basics of sticking to a budget by visiting the library’s Art Mart. Purchase a variety of craft supplies with play money and use the supplies to make a creation of your very own. You’ll have a set amount of money, so plan wisely! For youth in grades K-5

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

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