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GOOD FRIDAY

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

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

EASTER

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

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Awareness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Help prep the community garden at Taft Broome Park. We’ll be weeding garden beds, adding leaf compost, and tiding up the grounds. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle.

STAFF TRAINING

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Drum Circle with Giving Tree Music

10:00am - 11:00am
K-5, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

You’re invited to join in on a community drum circle and find your rhythm at the library! (No drumming experience needed!) 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Enjoy live music performances from local musicians as members of our monthly Songwriting Club perform the musical works they have been writing over the past year.  

Disclaimer(s)

Lawn Seating

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Color Splash Summer Learning Kickoff!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of a colorful summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include a color splash zone, crafts, DJ, free Kona Ice, and more. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Rocking Reactions with Catawba Science Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plants Color Our World

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

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

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
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