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Handmade Holidays: Candle Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own homemade soy wax candle with Andream Luxury Candles. The instructor will walk you through the steps to craft a gorgeous, sweet-smelling candle. Individuals must sign a safety waiver to participate in this workshop.

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.

Harvest Brunch Cooking Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Host a brunch full of rustic charm! Together we will learn to make chicken apple sausage and plant-based brussels sprout hash.  
 
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

Tasty Tales: Carrots

4:30pm - 6:00pm
K-5
Open
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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
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
6 pm

Handmade Holidays: Knit Pumpkins

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use The Learning Lab’s knitting machine to create cozy pumpkins, perfect for your fall decor! All experience levels are welcome.

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.

Handmade Holidays: Cardboard Basket Weaving

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to make a simple basket from a cardboard template and yarn. Customize your basket to match your personality! 

Songwriting Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.