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Event Series The 1950’s Outsider Film Series

The 1950’s Outsider Film Series

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

THE JUNE 24 EVENT IS POSTPONED. PLEASE JOIN US ON JULY 1ST Film Instructor Matt Williams will host a three-week long film series showing 3 movies made in the 1950s that portray the “outsider” trope. Matt will screen the movies and host a discussion afterward. This program is for all ages. Registration requested. Fri. | […]

Billy Jonas Band Concert under The Sails

Sails on the Square - Downtown Hickory 246 Union Square NW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Join us at the Sails on the Square for a free concert with the Billy Jonas Band! No registration required.

Basket Weaving 

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Learn how to weave a Corner Organizer Basket with Danyel Moose. We will use water and variety of other tools to make these baskets. If you have a small screw driver please bring it, the library will have extra screwdrivers for those who do not. Registration required. Registration will open two weeks before the event. 

Free

Under the Sea Family Storytime: Sharks

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Don’t be afraid to go in the water – or come to the library – for this special storytime to celebrate sharks! We’ll read some fin-tastic stories, then do some fin-credible activities.

Lunch & Learn: Social Security Explained

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Bring a sack lunch and eat while you learn all about Social Security with Doug Frye from the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA). Doug will cover information such as who is eligible for Social Security benefits, what a Defined Benefit Plan is, and will your benefits be taxed. This program is free for adults but […]

Free

Sewing Coast to Coast-ers

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Create a nautical inspired coaster using English Paper Piecing techniques. You’ll learn the basics of this craft and create a fabric coaster in the process. Registration required. 

Free

Field Trip to Catawba Science Center

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Elementary age kids and their families meet at the library to walk over to the Science Center. As half watch a planetarium show, the other half will get a tour of the aquarium. Then the groups will switch.  Registration required.

Free
Event Series Outside Stretch-n-Grow Storytime

Outside Stretch-n-Grow Storytime

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]

Event Series Grub Club

Grub Club

Taft Broome Park 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory

All youth are invited to join the Grub Club! We’ll meet each Tuesday afternoon at the picnic shelter at Taft Broome Park to do a fun STEAM activity and enjoy a bag lunch. Free lunch is available at Brown Penn Recreation Center (or bring your own). In the event of unfavorable weather, activities will be […]

Story Time

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.    

Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.

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