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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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9 am

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
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, or 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

Big Bang Boom!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Colorful Life Skills: Baking

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Develop your baking skills by learning how to mix, roll, bake and decorate like a pro. We’ll make vegan sugar cookies and practice decorating with icing. 

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

Rocking Reactions with Catawba Science Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. 

In the event of rain this program will move to Drendel Auditorium. 

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Book Club titles for July and August will be announced before the April Book Club meeting. 

A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

LED Book Lamps

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp.

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Preserving the Harvest

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry! Learn how to save the colors of the season by preserving your summer garden goodies with Melissa Falcone of True Cut Ranch.

Soap Carving

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

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.