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Random Fandom: The Lord of the Rings

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

All Ages - Get ready to embrace geek culture at the library in Random Fandom, a series of programs celebrating the awesomeness of Pokémon, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli and more! Each month we will highlight a new fandom for you to create around, explore, and geek out about. Gather your friends and family and embark […]

The Sojourner Truth Book Club

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

Adult—Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The book selection for this month is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk.  

POSTPONED: Triple P Parenting – Positive Parenting Workshop

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

Update 3/21: Tonight’s Triple P Parenting workshop has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 6pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you next week! Parents and caregivers of preschoolers are invited to attend positive parenting workshops provided by the Catawba County Parent Support Team. These 90-minute workshops will focus on teaching […]

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Event Series Tiny Tales Storytime

Tiny Tales Storytime

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

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play in this storytime geared towards our smallest friends. All are welcome. No registration required.

Event Series Beginners Knitting

Beginners Knitting Series

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

Teen & Adult – This four-week series will teach absolute beginners basic knitting skills. Please only register if you can attend all four sessions. Participants are asked to bring size 10, 16” circular knitting needles which will be used throughout the entire series. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required and will open […]

Open Door Book Club

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

Join us for a meeting of the Open Door Book Club. The book for March is Game Changers by Art Chansky. It is part of the North Carolina Reads series. A limited number of copies are available at the 2nd floor service desk. No registration required. 

CD Painting for Teens

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

Scratched CDs don’t have to be trashed. Transform discs into shiny new canvases and let your art brain take over. Come in to paint old CDs and listen to music. Just bring yourself and we’ll provide the rest! For teens, grades 6-12.

Expressive Arts Storytime

Hickory Museum of Art 243 3rd Ave NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

In celebration of Charles White: A Little Higher, the library is visiting Hickory Museum of Art for Expressive Arts Storytime – where we will act out, art out, and use music and motion to share stories, songs, and more. Recommended for children in  PreK through early Elementary grades and their caregivers.   March 24: Express […]

Event Series Trivia & Jingo 

Trivia & Jingo 

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

Adult—Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.

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

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