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Game On: Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This July, we’ll take an adventure into The Forgotten Realms with a new group of characters to create mayhem and mischief (and maybe save some people along the way). 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This July, we’ll take an adventure into The Forgotten Realms with a new group of characters to create mayhem and mischief (and maybe save some people along the way). 

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.

Adorned Arts + Pottery

Books + Brushes

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Event Details:

Children aged 3-6 are invited to listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. Ridgeview Branch Library will create a pie...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children aged 3-6 are invited to listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery.

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.

VayaHealth Training Session

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the staff of VayaHealth for courses on mental health topics. The first session will begin at 10 am and the second session will begin at 11 am. Continuing Education hours can b...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Join the staff of VayaHealth for courses on mental health topics. The first session will begin at 10 am and the second session will begin at 11 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

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Point of View Teen Writing Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens
Point of View: Teen Writing Club:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is option...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Thursday of each month. 
 

Let’s Play: Tic-Tac-Toe

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Say goodbye to X’s and O’s and get creative! Sculpt and build your own tic-tac-toe board out of air-dry clay. In the first session, you’ll learn hand building techniques to design ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Say goodbye to X’s and O’s and get creative! Sculpt and build your own tic-tac-toe board out of air-dry clay. In the first session, you’ll learn hand building techniques to design your game board and playing pieces.

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.

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

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 h...

Open
Required
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.

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

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 h...

Open
Required
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.

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Mini Drones

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5, Teens
Event Details:

Dive into how drones work, learn how to safely fly them, and navigate a mini drone through an adventure filled obstacle course. 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens
Program Type: The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Dive into how drones work, learn how to safely fly them, and navigate a mini drone through an adventure filled obstacle 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.

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Yoga on the Lawn

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hickory Yoga & Wellness teachers will lead a free yoga class on the SALT Block lawn. Bring lots of water and a yoga mat or towel. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Hickory Yoga & Wellness teachers will lead a free yoga class on the SALT Block lawn. Bring lots of water and a yoga mat or towel. No registration required.
 

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

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 h...

Open
Required
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.

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Pirate Ship Escape Room

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children & Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Ahoy matey! Brought to you by Asheville Plays, you have 15-minutes to work in a ‘crew’ to escape a pirate ship! Perfect for first time and expert escape players, set aboard 30-foot...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Ahoy matey! Brought to you by Asheville Plays, you have 15-minutes to work in a ‘crew’ to escape a pirate ship! Perfect for first time and expert escape players, set aboard 30-foot ship wrecked in our parking lot.

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

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 h...

Open
Required
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.

Passport to Adventure Club: Let’s Get Mythical!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! First come, first serve, up to 50 participants while supplies last.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! First come, first serve, up to 50 participants while supplies last.

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Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow! Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. We'll meet outside on the lawn - in the event...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow! Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

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.

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Journey alongside a daring young adventurer as she discovers what it means to be brave and how magic can truly happen when you believe in yourself. This thrilling stage show puts y...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

Journey alongside a daring young adventurer as she discovers what it means to be brave and how magic can truly happen when you believe in yourself.

Passport to Adventure Club: Let’s Get Mythical!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! Each event is open to the first 40 persons in attendance, while supplies last....

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! Each event is open to the first 40 persons in attendance, while supplies last. 

True Cut Ranch

Adventures in Homesteading

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Setting up your homestead doesn’t have to be over complicated or expensive! Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will teach budget friendly DIY tips for different projects you can w...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Setting up your homestead doesn’t have to be over complicated or expensive! Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will teach budget friendly DIY tips for different projects you can work on year-round. No registration required.

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Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts: Annie Jr.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Event Details:

Enjoy a special story time with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts as they share stories and songs based on the Broadway show, Annie Jr.!     Limited to the first 75...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy a special story time with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts as they share stories and songs based on the Broadway show, Annie Jr.!     

Limited to the first 75 in attendance.

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.

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Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts: Annie Jr.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a special story time with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts as they share stories and songs based on the Broadway show, Annie Jr.!     

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy a special story time with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts as they share stories and songs based on the Broadway show, Annie Jr.!     

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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open Door Book Club:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Event Details:

The book for July is Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for July is Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover 

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Bring your stuffed animal for a special summer sleepover at the library! We’ll have fun reading stories and singing songs before you leave your furry friends for an overnight adven...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your stuffed animal for a special summer sleepover at the library! We’ll have fun reading stories and singing songs before you leave your furry friends for an overnight adventure.

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.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

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