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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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10 am

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. 

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.

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
Program Type: Story Time

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.

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.  
11 am

The Cat in the Hat with Sigmon Theatrical

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters are springing off the page and into your local library! Don’t miss your chance to meet The Cat in the Hat and other crazy characters from the book brought to life.
12 pm
1 pm

Adult Sing Along

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Sing along with songs from classic movies like Over the Rainbow and Singin’ in the Rain.

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! 
2 pm

Book to Table: Italian Sausage Peppers & Onions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 10
Event Details:

Originally brought to the New World by Italian immigrants, learn how to make this quintessential American-Italian dish with guest chef Joe Barrett. 
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

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.

Maker Monday: Toad-ally Awesome Animals

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, STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s make something! Bring your creativity and maker mindset to create with the supplies and equipment on our Maker Cart.

Secret Message Cereal Bowl

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate National Cereal Day and get cereal-sly creative! Learn how to add a hidden message on the bottom of a bowl to reveal after finishing your cereal.

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.

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 March is Reversal of Fortune (1990) starring Jeremy Irons and Glen Close. 
6 pm

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.