Milkweed Seed Bombs
Sat. | May 14 | 10am 
Make a nutrient-rich seed bomb filled with milkweed seeds to take home! Learn about the cold stratification process, monarch butterfly migration, and how to prep your seeds for planting. All ages. Registration required. 
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

BIG Picture Story Time 
Wed. | May 4 & 18 | 10am 
This intergenerational story time is designed to engage the LITTLES (children ages 3 to 5) and inform their families (the BIGs) of how to cultivate essential early literacy skills.  For children 3-5 and their adults.
 Ridgeview Branch Library

Mother’s Day Botanical Cards
Thurs. | May 5 | 4pm
Children all ages are invited to create a special Mother’s Day Card that includes milkweed seeds.
Registration required.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

STEAM Explorers: Flower Dissection
Mon.| May 9 | 4:30pm
Budding botanists are invited to visit the library to explore flowers through dissection. Learn about the insides of flowers in this hands-on program by examining the internal structures and studying their function. For children in grades K-5.
Ridgeview Branch Library

Teen Advisory Board 
Tues.| May 10 | 4pm
Teens work together to brainstorm library activities for their peers and work on community service projects. New members welcome!
Ridgeview Branch Library

Wearable Art Workshop with artist Melissa Crosson
Mon. | May 16 | 4:30pm 
Learn art techniques from local artist Melissa Crosson for creating your own fabric-based art projects from sneakers, to shirts, to canvas bags. In this workshop, we will be designing canvas bags but teens are welcome to bring in white canvas sneakers to design if interested. Canvas bags and paints are supplied by the library. For teens 13-18.Registration required.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Tai Chi on the Lawn
Weds. | May 4,11, 18, 25 | 6:30pm 
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. We will meet on the side lawn at the library. First come, first served.  
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Spring Foraging Workshop
Sat. | May 7 | 10am-12pm
Have you wanted to learn more about foraging and plant identification? Julie Mullis will teach a lecture style program with a focus on spring and early summer plant identification. She will bring samples as well as show pictures of different stages of plant growth and discuss preparation of foraged plants. Mullis has years of experience in outdoor and environmental education, including work with the National Parks Service. The program will conclude with a brief walk around the SALT Block to look for plants. Registration is required.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Senior Bingo & Brain Games
Monday, May 9 | 10am 
Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulating brain games and bingo. The emphasis of Senior Brain Games 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

The Sojourner Truth Book Club
Mon. | May 16 | 6:30pm 
Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion. This group welcomes new members. The book selection for this month is “A Personal Matter” by Kenzaburō Ōe. 
Ridgeview Branch Library