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Memorial Day

All Day
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
10 am
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group

Tiny Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt.

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.

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

PAWS to Read

10:30am–11:00am
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration 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, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

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

PAWS to Read

11:00am–11:30am
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration 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, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

12 pm
1 pm
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 Connections
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

2 pm
This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Sigmon Theatrical Presents Color Circus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: , STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a SPLASH in this interactive journey, COLOR CIRCUS is packed full of music, audience immersion, puppetry, and our special touch of MAGIC. 

The line for entry will form no earlier than 1:45 p.m.

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.

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

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

The book for May is The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club. Books are made available from the North Carolina Reads Book Club.

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

PAWS to Read

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration 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, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

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

PAWS to Read

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration 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, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

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

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. 

For May, June, and July, Page Burners Book Club will meet at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. 

This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 5-8, 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.