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All Ages Story Time

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

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Books and Brushes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The June 5 class will paint pottery inspired by Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions.

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.

Story Time with Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts

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

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Stories in the Park: Nature Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Live Performance, STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

All Ages Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Freedom Day Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time. Bring your family and friends to hear stories and enjoy music, dance, and craft as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and the freedom to come! 

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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.

All Ages Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions.

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.

All Ages Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Independence Day

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

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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.

Bright Star Theatre: African Folktales

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa.

Story Time with Hickory Police Department

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. Attendance is limited to 75. 

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions.

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.

Story Time with Hickory Fire Department

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

Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and check out a fire truck with Hickory Fire Department. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Books and Brushes

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The July 17 class will paint pottery inspired by Mina by Matthew Forsythe.

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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.

The Magic School Bus LIVE!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Join the eccentric and beloved Ms. Frizzle, along with her trusty sidekick Liz, as they embark on a journey of discovery and excitement.

All Ages Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.