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10 am

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
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.

Tiny Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
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.

Medication Safety

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

August topic: Medication Safety

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

Sublimated Dog Bandanas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 6
Event Details:

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory. 

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.
3 pm
4 pm

Letter Link

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children & Family, K-5
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

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.
5 pm

Point of View Teen Writing Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference 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. 
6 pm

Sublimated Dog Bandanas

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 6
Event Details:

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory. 

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.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
K-5, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, 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.   
 

Everyday Mindfulness with Sara Baggett

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Explore and practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in your everyday life. These techniques include open eyed awareness, mindful moving and eating, and how to conduct a general assessment of yourself throughout the day.  

Ridgeview Chess

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