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Easter

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
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
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 "Adults" group

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
This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Magic Tree House: Space Mission Planetarium Show

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show.

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

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Planetarium Show

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. In "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival", a curious girl named Celeste learns from a magical guide, Moon, that dinosaurs aren't truly gone but have evolved into birds.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

iPop Laser Show Planetarium Show

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. New music from today’s pop charts mixed with a classic from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Metal Magic

1:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 9-12
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Metal embossing is a fun and surprisingly easy craft that lets you create beautiful raised designs on metal. This class led by Andy Chrem teaches the basic techniques to transform a thin piece of metal into a work of art.

2 pm
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Spine Poetry

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Build a poem by stacking books flat in a tower. No registration required; first come, first serve up to 20.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from The Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

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

Learn to Play Ukulele

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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.

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

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike.

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.

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

Community Threads

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   
 

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

Polymer Clay Flowers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! Enjoy the beginning of the new season by crafting your very own polymer clay flowers and plants. Turn them into charms, jewelry, or magnets and enjoy them all year round.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.