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Classic Films with Joe Barrett

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.   

The film for May is The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. 
 

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.

Jedis Celebrate Free Comic Book Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

May the Fourth Be With You! Wander through the galaxy and the library to follow clues in a Star Wars themed scavenger hunt. While you’re here celebrate Free Comic Book Day with superhero crafts, activities, and a free comic book.

PAWS to Read

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Registration 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.

PAWS to Read

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Registration 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.

Voter Registration Drop-in

9:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Unifour One will host a voter registration event in the library lobby. Stop by any time between 9:30am-1:30pm to register.

Lego Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.

Maker Monday: Keychain Motherlode

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

Let’s make something! Bring your creativity and maker mindset to create with the supplies and equipment on our Maker Cart. This month we’ll explore different ways to customize a keychain.

Handwriting Keychains

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Event Details:

Design a unique gift for your loved ones just in time for Mother’s Day!

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.

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

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.

Handwriting Keychains

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Event Details:

Design a unique gift for your loved ones just in time for Mother’s Day!

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.

Book to Table: How to Make Lard at Home

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the benefits and process of making lard at home with Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch. Melissa will also teach a demonstration recipe so participants are able to try the lard for themselves.

Tiny Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

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.

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm - 4:30pm
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! 

Down the Hill: A Discussion of the Soap Box Derby with Richard Eller

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Meet local author Richard Eller and hear about his new book Down the Hill which discusses the story and history of the Soap Box Derby in Hickory. 

Tinker Tales: Let’s Play Ball!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Bring family, friends, or neighbors to the library to make new friends, listen to stories, and learn cool facts through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages. 

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.

Adult Sing Along

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Sing along with sentimental classic songs like Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and Moonlight Bay.

One Stop Craft Shop: Mother's Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Create mom, grandma, or someone special a handmade gift for Mother's Day. Pressed flower candle holders and tissue paper flower vases will be available to create as a special gift.

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.

DIY Garden Flags with Cricut

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Looking for a flag to put in your garden but haven't found the perfect one? Make a customized flag yourself in this fun DIY program!

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.

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
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.   

Hickory Hikers: Valdese Lakeside Park

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

This joint program from Hickory Public Library and City of Hickory Sports, Recreation & Sports Tourism will introduce you to great hikes and parks in our area. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Register on the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism website. Space is limited. 
 

For May, the Hickory Hikers will meet at Valdese Lakeside Park, 1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr NE, Valdese, NC 28690. Register here:  https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program 

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.

PAWS to Read

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Registration 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.