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PAWS to Read

10:30am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Children & Family, K-5
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.

GOOD FRIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

EASTER

All Day
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

STAFF TRAINING

All Day
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

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