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Stories in the Park: Chasing Rainbows

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

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.

Scanography: Plant Collages

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

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.

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Reptile Raphael and Animal Enrichment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
:

Learn about the ways Catawba Science Center animal care team provides enrichment for the animals while watching an ambassador animal paint. Attendees will also get to paint wooden snakes.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn about the ways Catawba Science Center animal care team provides enrichment for the animals while watching an ambassador animal paint. Attendees will also get to paint wooden snakes.

Scanography: Plant Collages

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

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.

Color Our World Fruit Piñatas

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
:

Craft your own mini fruit pinata from kraft tape, paper, paints, and candies.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Craft your own mini fruit pinata from kraft tape, paper, paints, and candies.

Venus Fly Traps

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
:

Learn to take care of your own Venus flytrap, native only to the Carolinas. Feeding and watering, indoor and outdoor management, over-wintering, and more! Flytrap included.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn to take care of your own Venus flytrap, native only to the Carolinas. Feeding and watering, indoor and outdoor management, over-wintering, and more! Flytrap included.

Craft and Art Supply Swap

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before July 18th to get an early access ticket to the swap.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before July 18th to get an early access ticket to the swap.

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.

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Rocking Reactions with Catawba Science Center

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
:

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. 

In the event of rain this program will move to Drendel Auditorium. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. 

In the event of rain this program will move to Drendel Auditorium. 

LED Book Lamps

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
:

Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp.

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.

Soap Carving

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
:

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

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.

Sustainable Art for Kids

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
:

Kat Evans, Creative Director for NoCo Arts and the artist behind Terra Artemis, will lead a sustainable art workshop focusing on creating inks and paints using materials found easily in the kitchen (turmeric, berries, eggshe

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kat Evans, Creative Director for NoCo Arts and the artist behind Terra Artemis, will lead a sustainable art workshop focusing on creating inks and paints using materials found easily in the kitchen (turmeric, berries, eggshe

Plants Color Our World

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults
:

Everyone is invited to Color Our World with nature! Create nature-inspired art including Tatakizome cloth prints (printmaking using mallets and botanicals).

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to Color Our World with nature! Create nature-inspired art including Tatakizome cloth prints (printmaking using mallets and botanicals).

Polymer Clay with 3D Printed Molds & Cutters

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or keychains with the help of molds and cutters printed on The Learning Lab’s 3D printers. Learn how 3D printing can take your creativity to the next level.  

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or keychains with the help of molds and cutters printed on The Learning Lab’s 3D printers. Learn how 3D printing can take your creativity to the next level.  

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.

Stories in the Park: Bug Safari

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

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.

Labor Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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Lego Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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Lego Club

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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Lego Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library