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First Time Home Buyers Workshop

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

Real estate agent Tami Fox from Keller Williams Realty will cover everything you need to know about buying your first home, including loans and opportunities available exclusively to first time homeowners. 
 

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children & Family
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Big Bird and his friends, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu explore how the Earth, moon, and night sky are similar for all people no matter where they live. This show examines the similarities and differences between the Earth and the moon. 

Spring into Service: Treats

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

Spring into service to give back to your community! Make toys, games, and sticker sheets for the treat box at Frye Regional Medical Center. Staff will sign off on service hours after program.

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
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.

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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

Taylor Swift Laser Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children & Family, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Attention Swifties! Enjoy the music of the one and only Taylor Swift during this 50-minute laser light show. Songs include Shake It Off, Look What You Made Me Do, Our Song, and more.

Growing Culinary Herbs + Plant Swap

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn to grow, harvest and store your favorite culinary herbs, and discover possible new favorites, in this program presented by NC Cooperative Extension Agents April Vigardt and Jake Haynes.

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library. 

Basics of Loom Knitting with Creativebug

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 10
Event Details:

We'll be using Creativebug as our guide to learn the basics of loom knitting. No prior experience is necessary – all skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. 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
Baby to Pre-K
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.

Game On Youth: Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 9-12

Get ready for a fun adventure in the Forgotten Realms! Participants will be given pre-made characters.

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.

PAWS to Read

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
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.

PAWS to Read

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children & Family, K-5
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.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. 

For April we will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 

Tiny Tales

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

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
Teens, Adults
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! 

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
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 Sense and Sensibility, directed by Ang Lee.
Cast Includes: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, and James Fleet 
 
Film Runtime: 136 minutes
Release Year: 1995 

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.

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.

Tales for Preschoolers

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

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.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.   
 

Tiny Tales

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

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
Teens, Adults
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! 

Tinker Tales: Butterflies

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

Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering. 

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.