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Tai Chi Wednesdays | January 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6 pm Get active and try something new at the library! Join us for beginner’s Tai Chi every Wednesday with Diane Christensen from the Highland Rec Center. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing to increase balance and flexibility. Limited to 45 people, first come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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The Color Purple Book Discussion & Performance Saturday | January 8 | 10 am & 3 pm We will bring our community read to a close with a book discussion and live performance from Hickory Community Theater’s production of The Color Purple which will run from January 21 – February 5. This event will take place at both libraries, Ridgeview Branch in the morning at 10 am and the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library in the afternoon at 3pm. Limited to 45 people, first come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library & Ridgeview Branch Library
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Senior Bingo and Brain Games Monday | January 10 | 10 am Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulating brain games and bingo. The emphasis of Senior Trivia and Bingo is to have fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by the Friends of Hickory Public Library. Registration not required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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English Paper Piecing Monday | January 10 | 6 pm Want to learn a new quilt technique? Join the library to learn about English Paper Piecing. You'll learn the basics and create a fabric coaster in the process. No prior sewing experience is necessary. This event is in correspondence with the Hickory Museum of Art’s current exhibition, The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter available until February 6, 2022. All supplies provided. This program is limited to 15 participants, first come, first served. Ridgeview Branch Library
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SWAP: Sharing With a Passion – Houseplant Swap Monday | January 10 | 6 pm Join the library for SWAP. This month we are going to swap houseplants. Please bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings and be ready to trade with others. We will have a short conversation about houseplant care and propagation. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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History of Western North Carolina Furniture Tuesday | January 11 | 6 pm Join Professor Richard Eller for the third in a six-part series about the history of Western North Carolina furniture at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 11th at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. The series will be held the second Tuesday each month through April. Limited to 30 participants. First come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Creating Business Cards Using Canva Friday | January 14 | 3 pm Learn how to use Canva to design a basic business card. This class covers basic features including adding text, graphic elements, and exploring the wide range of templates. Please create a free, basic canva.com account prior to class. You need an email address to create an account. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Monogram Wreath R&P Saturday | January 15 | 2 pm “Say my name, say my name!” Join us for our first Rhythm and Paint where you will canvas paint a lovely wreath of your own styling, centered by your monogram. Also enjoy a playlist that will call your name! All supplies provided. This program is limited to 12 participants, first come, first served. Ridgeview Branch Library
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Barn Quilt Painting Saturday | January 15 | 2-4 pm Learn how to paint a mini barn quilt to hang inside your home! This event is in correspondence with the Hickory Museum of Art’s current exhibition, The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter available until February 6, 2022. All supplies provided. This program is for adults and teens ages 16+. Registration is required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Story Time Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 10 am Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Paper Quilting Wednesday | January 12 | 4:30 pm Join the library to learn about quilting through creating our very own community paper quilt. This event is in correspondence with the Hickory Museum of Art’s current exhibition, The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter available until February 6, 2022. All supplies provided. This program is limited to 15 participants, first come, first served. Ridgeview Branch Library
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 Third Street NE 828-304-0500
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Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st Street SW 828-345-6037
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