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This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

Make Your Own Keychain

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Make your own keychain using shrinky dinks.

A clay oven will be used by library staff to shrink the keychains.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Macramé Wall Hangings

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to macramé with this simple but stylish wall hanging.

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

Point of View Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

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 Tuesday of each month. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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.   
 

6 pm
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

the Doodle Den art club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This month we will cover comic book art and create bookmarks themed for 2025 National Library Week celebration, Drawn to the Library

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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 musician Andrew Massey.

Cancelled

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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.