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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

The Doodle Den Art Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for hands on art projects every third Monday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. This month we will create Minecraft self-portraits.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Christmas

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

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Aurora Borealis with Hickory Museum of Art

5:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create the Aurora Borealis using chalk pastels and acrylic paint on black paper.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Books & Ball: Volleyball

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore the world of sports through books and play.  This month, enjoy volleyball themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by dribbling, running, and shooting.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Pom Pom Animals: Fun with Fluff

2:00pm–4:30pm
Ages 9-12
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

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.

Good Friday

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

Easter

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

Staff Development Day

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

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library