PAWS to Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family, K-5
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: 1

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.

Bright Star Theater : Greece Lightning

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

In time for the Summer Olympics, check out Greece Lightning! In this fast-paced romp, you will meet amazing characters from Greek history and learn about incredible myths and legends that make the Greeks so interesting.

First Aid Training

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Gain essential first aid skills with Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Heartsaver First Aid training course.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

PAWS to Read

10:30am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
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.

I Can See Me A-Z

12:30pm - 2:00pm
K-5, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens
Program Type: Community Awareness, STEAM, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

You can be anything you put your mind to! Explore a variety of career paths exemplified by people of color connected to our community.

Wonder Lab: Ocean Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
K-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: The Learning Lab, STEAM
Event Details:

Wonder Lab is designed for children ages 7+ and explores varying themes such as coding, circuitry, architecture, and more through interactive stations.    

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. 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.