This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lighted Shadow Boxes with Cricut

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to use The Learning Lab’s Cricut Maker 3 and paper to create a glowing shadow box that will liven up any room.

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 7 and up. An adult must accompany users younger than age 12 at all times. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.