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10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

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. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Tinker Tales: Dinosaurs

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

Bring family, friends, or neighbors to the library to make new friends, listen to stories, and learn cool facts through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages. 

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 "Adults" group

VayaHealth Training Session

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join the staff of VayaHealth for courses on mental health topics. Part 1 will begin at 10 am and part 2 will begin at 11 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

10:00am–10:30am
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: , Story Time
Event Details:

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts brings tutus and swords to the library! Enjoy a storytime of this favorite holiday ballet: watch dancers perform, hear the story of the Nutcracker, and tiptoe through familiar holiday music.  

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

10:30am–11:00am
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

11 am
This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Holidaypalooza

11:00am–1:30pm
Children & Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, , Story Time
Event Details:

A special Holidaypalooza event will be presented by the City of Hickory and the Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA), in partnership with Metronet, on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: , Story Time
Event Details:

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts brings tutus and swords to the library! Enjoy a storytime of this favorite holiday ballet: watch dancers perform, hear the story of the Nutcracker, and tiptoe through familiar holiday music.  

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

Picture this! Animal Dioramas

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tell an animal’s story by creating a diorama as we celebrate Jane Kurtz, author of What do They Do with all that Poo? among other fun, nonfiction picture books.

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

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

NaNoWriMo Check-In Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you participating in NanoWriMo and craving guidance to elevate your storytelling skills? Look no further!

3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Snack Attack: You Can Pickle That!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s National Pickle Day! Teens are invited to celebrate with the library as we learn how to quick pickle all sorts of vegetables! Learn, Cook, Repeat with our Book to Table cooking classes.

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.

4 pm
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

STEAM Explorers: Fossils

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all future paleontologists! Learn about how fossils are formed and then excavate and identify the fossils you find in your fossil dig.

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.

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Program Type: Meet the Author,
Event Details:

Award-winning author Jane Kurtz has published more than 40 books—fiction and nonfiction, picture books and novels. She grew up mostly in Ethiopia where she now does a lot of volunteer work for helping kids get books.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Point of View Teen Writing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Thursday of each month. 
 

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Handmade Holidays: French Knitting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own simple knitting spool using recycled materials and learn how to knit long yarn tubes. We’ll explore how to turn the yarn tubes into several different projects including mini stuffies, words, scarves, and more!

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

Songwriting Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

BOB’s Book Battle – a Battle of the Books book share

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group

Handmade Holidays: Craft-Tea Blends

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty and explore tea blends with staff from Taste Full Beans. Create custom blends and packaging that will surely warm the heart of the loved one you have in mind.

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

PAWS to Read

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.