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All Day
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Art Display
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: The Learning Lab
Event Details:

Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of artist Kimberly Fragola. The exhibit, Patterns in Nature, will be on display until July 31, 2024, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time : Summer Vacation

9:30am - 10:00am
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
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow! Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

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.

10 am
This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Children & Family, K-5
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: 1

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Friends Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
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: Everyone
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library will be selling donated books to raise funds for library programs.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

10:30am - 11:00am
Children & Family, K-5
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
This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

Passport to Adventure Club: Create Your Passport!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
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, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! First come, first serve, up to 50 participants while supplies last.

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 "K-5" group.
Cancelled

PAWS to Read

1:00pm - 1:30pm
K-5
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: K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read

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.

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

PAWS to Read

1:30pm - 2:00pm
K-5
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: K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read

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.

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

Passport to Adventure Club: Create Your Passport!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
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, K-5
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! Each event is open to the first 40 persons in attendance, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventure Takes Off Carnival (Indoors)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

UPDATE: The mini carnival will be moved indoors due to weather. The aerialist performance will be postponed to a later date. Join us for games, crafts and fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventures in Doughnuts!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Teens! Celebrate National Doughnut Day by painting a homemade doughnut squishy. 

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.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Emotional Support Pickle

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Life isn’t all “bread and butter” so create a plush pickle to help you “dill” with anything life throws your way! You’ll learn how to use a small peg loom.

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.