Upcoming Events

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Learn to take care of your own Venus flytrap, native only to the Carolinas. Feeding and watering, indoor and outdoor management, over-wintering, and more! Flytrap included.

From tropical plants to succulents and cacti, growing indoor plants has become very popular. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn about the different varieties, their care needs, and other hel

Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before July 18th to get an early access ticket to the swap.

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. 

In the event of rain this program will move to Drendel Auditorium. 

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry! Learn how to save the colors of the season by preserving your summer garden goodies with Melissa Falcone of True Cut Ranch.

Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. Attendance is limited to 75.

Develop your baking skills by learning how to mix, roll, bake and decorate like a pro. We’ll make vegan sugar cookies and practice decorating with icing. 

Book Club titles for July and August will be announced before the April Book Club meeting. 

A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp.

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

Kat Evans, Creative Director for NoCo Arts and the artist behind Terra Artemis, will lead a sustainable art workshop focusing on creating inks and paints using materials found easily in the kitchen (turmeric, berries, eggshe

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

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

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.   
 

For May, June, July, and August, Page Burners Book Club will meet at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. 

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

Everyone is invited to Color Our World with nature! Create nature-inspired art including Tatakizome cloth prints (printmaking using mallets and botanicals).

Create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or keychains with the help of molds and cutters printed on The Learning Lab’s 3D printers. Learn how 3D printing can take your creativity to the next level.  

Celebrate the release of the book Outlaws, Pirates, and Other Adventurers by Rob McHale with a delightful evening of music and storytelling.

The film for August is The Last of Sheila, directed by Herbert Ross.

Cast Includes: Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason, Rachel Welch, Ian McShane, and Pierro Rosso