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Friends of the Library Booksale

All Day 4/25 - 4/27
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

The Friends of Hickory Public Library will be selling donated books to raise funds for library programs.

Thursday: Members only, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Memberships can be purchased at the door.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10 am

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

10:00am - 11:00am
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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. 

We Are the Champions with Stretch n Grow

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

Warm up for the Western Piedmont Symphony Family Concert We Are the Champions at the library with help from our friends Stretch n Grow in a fitness-based story time. Wear your favorite jerseys and come ready for a stretchy fun time!

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
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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
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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

PAWS to Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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.

PAWS to Read

10:30am - 11:00am
Closed
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, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm - 4:30pm
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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

Hickory Hikers: Lakeside Park

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

This joint program from Hickory Public Library and City of Hickory Sports, Recreation & Sports Tourism will introduce you to great hikes and parks in our area. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Register on the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism website. Space is limited. 
 

Hickory Hikers will kick off the 2024 hiking season at Lakeside Park 100 Lakeside Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630. Register here:  https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program
3 pm

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Open Door Book Club will continue its' participation in North Carolina Reads 2024. The book for April is American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience by Diya Addo.
4 pm
5 pm

STEAM Explorers: Piggy Bank Basics

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

Have fun exploring the world around you through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This month we’ll explore how to be money smart by playing math games, creating a piggy bank, learning how to stick to a budget, and more! 

Ridgeview Open-Mic Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Performance, Meet the Author
Event Details:

Step into the limelight to share original poetry, spoken word, song or rap in celebration of National Poetry Month.
6 pm

Earth Day Seed Bombs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Children & Family, Everyone
Program Type: The Learning Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day and the opening of Hickory Public Library's Seed Exchange by making eco-friendly seed bombs! Learn how to turn recycled paper into pulp, add your seeds, mold them into a fun shape, and take them home to plant! 

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 7 and up. An adult must accompany users younger than age 12 at all times. 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.

Shop Like a Homesteader

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

Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will discuss ways to shop and preserve foods to stretch your dollar and stock your pantry. 

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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.