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Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

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.

April topic: Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger

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

Catawba County Genealogical Society

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

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored with Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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. 
 

Growing Culinary Herbs + Plant Swap

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
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: 34
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.

STAFF TRAINING

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

Responding to a Crisis

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

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.

May topic: Responding to a Crisis

Memorial Day

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

Raptors Inspire

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM, Presentation or Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Birds have captured the imagination of humans for thousands of years. In this program presented by the Carolina Raptor Center, the audience will learn what sets raptors apart as a unique species with the help of several avian ambassadors.

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.

Small Space Gardening

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Many people love to grow plants but have little outdoor space to do so. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn ideas on how to make the most of gardening in small spaces. 

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.

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness, Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Friends of the Library members and the general public are invited to the Friends Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, hear from author Rhonda Browning White about her novel Filling the Big Empty.

Sundowning and Sleep Changes in Dementia

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

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.

June topic: Sundowning and Sleep Changes in Dementia

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Birds (1963)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
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 July is The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Includes: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy, and Veronica Cartwright

Film Runtime: 119 minutes, Release Year: 1963 

Independence Day

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

A Colorful Photographic Journey Across North Carolina

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Explore the color of our world as renowned photographer Kevin Adams takes you on a colorful journey across the Tarheel State.

Grief and Resulting Depression: Strategies for Support

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

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.

Indoor Plant Care & More + Plant Swap

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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

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.

Preserving the Harvest

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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.

Medication Safety

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

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.

August topic: Medication Safety

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