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Holiday Jazz Concert (In Person and Virtual) Tuesday | December 7 | 6:30 pm The Just Friends Jazz Group will be putting on a holiday concert at the library! This concert is an in-person and virtual hybrid. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Registration is not required for in person, Limited to 45 people first come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Dementia 201—It’s Not Always Alzheimer’s Thursday | December 9 | 10 am Join Karen Phoenix, Family Consultant with Project C.A.R.E., for a look into the signs and symptoms for different types of Dementia. She will discuss the dynamics of Dementia and the brain. The program is free but space is limited so registration is required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Holiday Gnomes (15 participants) Saturday | December 11 | 2 pm Gnomes are all the rage this holiday season! Join us to make your own cute holiday gnome to decorate your home. This program is limited to 15 participants, first come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Senior Bingo and Brain Games Monday | December 13 | 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. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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MakerLAB: diy Leather Earrings Monday | December 13 | 6 pm Transform scrap leather into lovely earrings in this hands-on maker program. All materials are provided and registration is required as space is limited. This program is for teens and adults. Leather supplies donated by Carroll Leather. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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History of Western North Carolina Furniture Tuesday | December 14 | 6 pm Join Professor Richard Eller for the second in a six-part series about the history of Western North Carolina furniture. The series will be held the second Tuesday each month through April. Limited to 45 participants. First come, first served. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Open Door Book Club Wednesday | December 15 | 3:30 pm Join us for a meeting of the Open Door Book Club. The selection for December is Above All Things by Tanis Rideout. Books will be available for sign out after the November meeting. Registration is not required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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VayaHealth Training Sessions Thursday | December 16 | 10 am – 12 pm Join the staff of Vayahealth at the library for 2 programs. An evidence-based discussion of “Neurocognitive Disorder: Living with Dementia” will begin at 10 am and “It’s a Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications” at 11 am. The programs are free. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up online at www.hickorync.gov/library or call 828-304-0500. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Triskele Paper Globe Ornament craft Monday | December 18 | 10 am to 4 pm Join us to make your own paper triskele globe. These beautiful and intricately curved ornaments look complicated to make, but in fact are quite simple. All materials will be supplied. Creative fun for the whole family. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Page Burners Book Club
Hickory Wine Shoppe
Tuesday | December 28 | 6:30 pm
Meet us at the Hickory Wine Shoppe, 238 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601, for our traveling book group. Each month the Page Burners meet out and about around Hickory, visiting various locations and supporting local businesses. Please read whatever book you would like and come ready to discuss with others. Registration not required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Community Read – The Color Purple Starting December 15
The Hickory Public Library and the Hickory Community Theater are partnering up to hose a community read event! Read The Color Purple and join us for a community book group meeting with a special presentation from the cast of The Color Purple on January 8th. Details forthcoming.
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Moonlit Movies
Thursday | December 16 | 6 pm Bundle up with us and enjoy a family Holiday movie on the lawn! For December we will be showing a movie about everyone’s favorite Elf and his journey through from the North Pole to New York City to find his father. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and be prepared for chilly weather. In case of rain, the movie will be moved to our meeting room which is limited to 45 people, first come, first served. Registration is not required. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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The Giving TreeDecember 1- December 17Throughout the month of December, Patrick Beaver Branch will be collecting new, unopened items for Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps women and children overcome homelessness, begin a road to recovery, learn important life skills, and secure employment. Learn more at www.safehorbornc.org |
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MakerLAB: Soap Carving for Youth Monday | December 6 | 6:30 pm
Child and parent are invited to learn the art of soap carving together with a special program presented by the Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club. Participants will learn how to carve a design that celebrates this time of year. Parents must stay with their child during this program and are invited to participate in carving. Ages 7 and up. All supplies are provided and registration is required. When registering, register under your child’s name. If you plan to come with more than one child, please register for each child. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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STEAM Gingerbread Houses Monday | December 20 | 2 pm
Create your own light-up gingerbread house using paper bags and circuitry. All materials are supplied but registration is required as space is limited. This program is suited for youth ages 7-12. Unfamiliar with STEAM? STEAM is where science, technology, engineering, art, and math connect to create hands-on learning opportunity and exploration. Join us! |
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Teen Crayon Drip Art (10 participants) Thursday | December 30 | 2 pm Have you seen drip art online and always wanted to try? Now is your chance! Melt crayons over canvas to make abstract drip art. If possible, please bring a hair dryer. Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to join us. Registration is required for this program. Parents, please only register your child. |
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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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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Wednesday | December 8 | 4 & 6 pm He's mean! He's green! He's coming to steal Christmas! Everyone's favorite grouch comes by for a visit in this musical romp including laugh out loud comedy and silliness performed by Sigmon Theatrical. Stick around after the show to meet the Grinch! Patrick Beaver Memorial Library |
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 Third Street NE 828-304-0500 |
Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st Street SW
828-345-6037 |
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