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10 am
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

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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 "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tiny Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

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.

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  

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

Valentine's Day Gnomes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Show your love and paint a cute gnome wall hanging just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This event is in the "K-5" group.

Wonder Lab: Circuitry

10:30am - 11:30am
K-5
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: The Learning Lab, STEAM
Event Details:

Tiny Tech is now Wonder Lab! Wonder Lab is a bi-monthly program designed for children ages 7+ exploring varying themes such as coding, circuitry, architecture, and more through interactive stations.   

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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
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 Awareness
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Xtreme Hip-Hop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Celebrate Heart Health Month and experience a demo of Xtreme Hip-Hop with instructor Maria Robinson.

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.

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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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

Maker Monday: You’re a Real Pal

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Let’s make something! Bring your creativity and maker mindset to create with the supplies and equipment on our Maker Cart. This month we challenge you to create matching keychains for you and your pals to celebrate PALentine's Day.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art of Compassion Community Reading Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Awareness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Art of Compassion Community Reading Group is sponsored by the Art of Compassion and Hickory Public Library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create Your Business Model with Business Model Canvas

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Greetings explorer! Imagine Strategyzer’s Business Model Canvas as a tool for mapping out your business venture. Introducing Eileen Conway, an experienced entrepreneur and operations leader.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Everyone
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.