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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.

Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills, including using the mouse, keyboard, and safe internet practices. No previous computer experience is needed to attend.

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.

Partners Training Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

September topic: Crisis Prevention

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Qigong is a mind-body-spirit practice that integrates posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. Taught by Diane Christensen of Inner Chi Arts. 
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

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

National Voter Registration Day: Catawba County Board of Elections

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

September 17th is National Voter Registration Day. Catawba County Board of Elections will give a presentation about voting and the upcoming election and answer any questions you may have.

NC Department of Justice: Staying Safe Online

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

The North Carolina Department of Justice presents Staying Safe Online. Parents and youth-serving professionals, learn more about keeping children out of dangerous situations online.
3 pm

Talk Like a Pirate Story Time

3:00pm - 3:30pm
K-5
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time on Talk Like a Pirate Day! Storytime will include a special STEAM chemistry treasure chest. 

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.
4 pm

Tasty Tales: Apples

4:30pm - 6:00pm
K-5
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together.

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.

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
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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

One Woman, One Vote Documentary

5:30pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Geneaology
Event Details:

September 17th is National Voter Registration Day. Celebrate voting with a screening of the documentary film One Woman, One Vote.
6 pm

the Doodle Den art club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

K-5th graders are invited every third Monday, 6-7pm, for hands on art projects. 

This month we create watercolor paintings inspired by the book and movie The Wild Robot.

Sojourner Truth Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. 

The book selection for this month is How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. 
 

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
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

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.