Celebrate Barktober with Hickory Public Library
Celebrate Barktober with Hickory Public Library as we raise awareness for the many services the Humane Society of Catawba County offers animals in need. In addition to the programs listed below, donation bins for pet food and other supplies will be available at each library branch through Friday, Nov. 3. Donation wish lists are available at either library location or catawbahumane.org.
Barktober - Supporting the Humane Society of Catawba County
All month long we are collecting donations and hosting events and collecting donations to support the Humane Society of Catawba County.
Barktober: Fur-ever Friend Gallery
Month of October
Have you been thinking about adding a new furry member to your family? Stop by The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library all month long to see a gallery of adoptable pets available at the Humane Society of Catawba County.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Barktober: Meet the Humane Society of Catawba County
Tuesday | October 3 | 6:30 p.m.
Adult
Erin Hooks, HSCC Director of Development, will answer all your questions about the Humane Society of Catawba County. Learn about discounted services for spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, how to find your fur-ever friend, and ways you can help the Humane Society. This is an informational session only; there will not be adoptable pets at the event. Donations for the Humane Society will be accepted at this program, but are not required to attend.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Barktober: Customized Pet Treat Jars
Friday | October 13 | 10 a.m.
Teen & Adult
Learn how to use the Cricut to customize your pet’s treat jar to reflect their unique personality! All supplies will be provided. Optional: participants can bring their pet food bowl to customize as well. Registration is required and opens three weeks before the event.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Barktober: Therapy Dog Story Hour – Come meet Rose!
Saturday | October 28 | 10 a.m.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a therapy dog, a working farm dog, a dog who helps kids learn to read? Families are invited to meet Rose, our beautiful and gentle Pyrenees Paws to Read therapy dog. Rose and her adult, Ms. Donna, volunteer at the library to help kids who are struggling to read, as well as visiting other settings where persons benefit from the emotional support therapy animals give to others. Come ready for stories, bring your questions for Rose and Ms. Donna, and make a dog craft in this special story time for families. Please note: leave your stuffed animals at home for this visit. Rose loves them too much.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Registration is required where indicated. To register, or for more information, please call 828-304-0500 or visit the library's online calendar at https://hickory.librarycalendar.com/events/month. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block. All library programs are free and open to the public.