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Handmade Holidays: Savory Simmer Pots

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fill your home with the aroma of the season! Learn how to make a simmer pot that will create a cozy atmosphere for your holiday entertaining. Each participant will leave with a spice blend to make a simmer pot at home.  

Songwriting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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. 
 

Thanksgiving

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

Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Handmade Holidays: Embroidered Tea Towels

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use The Learning Lab’s embroidery machine to decorate tea towels with line art designs. Choose your design and thread colors, load the machine, and watch the magic!

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.

Lego Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
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.

Handmade Holidays: Embroidered Tea Towels

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use The Learning Lab’s embroidery machine to decorate tea towels with line art designs. Choose your design and thread colors, load the machine, and watch the magic!

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.

Handmade Holidays: Junk Socks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and creativity to design a pair of the viral custom junk socks. Use charms, patches, beads and more to add unique flair to your socks.

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.

Handmade Holidays: Sublimated Mugs with Cricut

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut mug press to sublimate a unique design to a ceramic mug. As your mugs sublimate, unwind with coloring sheets and puzzles, while you enjoy your favorite hot beverage from a provided selection.

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.

Handmade Holidays: Screen Printing Basics

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn the screen printing process from start to finish! We’ll explore different techniques to create unique designs on paper and fabric. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. 

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.

Handmade Holidays: Cross Stitch Ornaments

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to a cross stitch and create a Scandinavian inspired ornament that will look great in your home or as a gift.  
 

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.

Handmade Holidays: Stocking Stuffers Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Add small hand-crafted gifts to your stockings this year! From fridge magnets to fidgets, the options are as big as your creativity.  

The Doodle Den Art Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

K-5th graders are invited every third Monday, 6-7pm, for hands on art projects. 

 

Songwriting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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. 
 

Christmas

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

New Year's Day

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

Lego Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
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.

The Doodle Den Art Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5
Cancelled
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

K-5th graders are invited every third Monday, 6-7pm, for hands on art projects. 

Songwriting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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. 
 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

Lego Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
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.