MAY 2024
FEATURED EVENTS
CHILDREN
Lego Club
Books to Ballet: The Ugly Duckling
Saturday | May 18
Ridgeview Branch Library | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for a story time from Hans Christian Anderson’s work, The Ugly Duckling. Dancers will perform, tell the story, and invite you to try out your own moves, learning that even though we may move differently, we can feel confident in our own skin.
I Can See Me A-Z
Saturday | May 25 | 12:30-2 p.m.
Ridgeview Branch Library
You can be anything you put your mind to! Explore a variety of career paths exemplified by people of color connected to our community. Practice networking by building your communication skills and confidence because showing up as the best you is enough. Snacks and door prizes provided in partnership with the Hickory NAACP Youth Council.
Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth
Thursday | May 16 | 6 p.m.
Wednesday | May 29 | 6 p.m.
Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County! Members of the Hickory NAACP will show Ted Talk videos and lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteenth. Catawba County Juneteenth 2024 will occur from May 19 – June 19.
Star Wars Mystery Game
All Month
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Embark on an intergalactic adventure as you race to solve a Star Wars Mystery! Starting May 1st, participants can pick up an envelope during Open Lab hours in The Learning Lab. Each envelope contains an assigned character, game rules, and clues. Once you have cracked the clues, present your evidence to a Learning Lab Staff Member during Open Lab hours to claim a small prize.
Monday | May 6 | 5-5:45 p.m.
K-5
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Handwriting Keychains
Tuesday | May 7 | 9-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
One Stop Craft Shop: Mother’s Day
Thursday | May 9 | 4-5 p.m.
K-5
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
STEAM Explorers: Lemon Science
Monday | May 13 | 5:30 p.m.
K-5
Ridgeview Branch Library
The Sounds of Dragons Love Tacos
Tuesdays | May 14 and May 21 | 4-4:45 p.m.
K-5
Learn how to write music with Heather Niemi Savage, an accomplished composer and graduate research assistant in music composition at App State.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Books to Ballet: The Ugly Duckling
Saturday | May 18 | 10 a.m.
Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for a story time from Hans Christian Anderson’s work, The Ugly Duckling. Ridgeview Branch Library
Books to Ballet: The Ugly Duckling
Saturday | May 18 | 11:30 a.m.
Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for a story time from Hans Christian Anderson’s work, The Ugly Duckling
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
I Can See Me A-Z
Saturday | May 25 | 12:30-2 p.m.
7+, Teen
Explore a variety of career paths exemplified by people of color connected to our community.
Ridgeview Branch Library
*PAWs to Read
Sign-up for a half hour session to read to a licensed therapy dog.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
STORYTIMES
Tales for Preschoolers
Tuesdays | 10-10:30 a.m.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Tiny Tales Story Time
Wednesdays | 10-10:30 a.m.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Tinker Tales: Let’s Play Ball!
Thursday | May 9 | 10 a.m.
Ridgeview Branch Library
TEENS
Maker Monday:
Keychain Motherlode
Monday | May 6 | 5:30 p.m.
Teen & Adult
This month we’ll explore different ways to customize a keychain. Ridgeview Branch Library
Play Clay Pins
Saturday | May 11 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Create your own custom pin to wear with polymer clay.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Point of View: Teen Writing Club
Thursday | May 16 | 4-4:45 p.m.
Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play story telling games, and more!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
ALL AGES
Star Wars Mystery Game
All Month
Embark on an intergalactic adventure! Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Jedis Celebrate Free Comic Book Day
Saturday | May 4 | 10-12 p.m.
May the Fourth Be With You! Ridgeview Branch Library
Ridgeview Chess
Thursdays | 6 p.m.
Ridgeview Branch Library
Hickory Hikers: Valdese Lakeside Park
Friday | May 10 | 2 p.m.
For May, the Hickory Hikers will meet at Valdese Lakeside Park.
Valdese Lakeside Park
ADULTS
Classic Films with Joe Barrett
Thursday | May 2 | 5:30 p.m.
The film for May is The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Voter Registration Drop-In
Monday | May 6 | 9:30-1:30 p.m.
Unifour One will host a voter registration event in the library lobby.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Book to Table:
How to Make Lard at Home
Tuesday | May 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Teen & Adult
Learn the health benefits and process of making lard at home with Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Down the Hill: A Discussion of the Soap Box Derby with Richard Eller
Wednesday | May 8 | 6 p.m.
Meet local author Richard Eller and hear about his new book Down the Hill Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Adult Sing Along
Thursday | May 9 | 1 p.m.
his program is focused on individuals with intellectual disabilities or neurocognitive disorders such as dementia.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
DIY Garden Flags with Cricut Thursday | May 9 | 6-7 p.m.
Teen & Adult
Create your design in Cricut Design Space and then sublimate it onto a blank flag using The Learning Lab’s new Cricut Easypress. The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Trivia & Jingo
Fridays | May 10 and May 24 | 10:30 a.m.
Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
Ridgeview Branch Library
Senior Bingo & Brain Games
Monday | May 13 | 10 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of Hickory Public Library.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Tell Us Marcellus: A Harper House
History with Richard Eller and Claudia Ward-Eller
Monday | May 13 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Richard Eller and his daughter Claudia Ward-Eller have teamed up to write their new book Tell Us Marcellus: A Harper House History
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Songwriting Club
Wednesday | May 15 | 6 p.m.
Teen & Adult
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
VayaHealth Training Sessions
Thursday | May 16 | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The topic for May will be “An Overview of Mental Health.”
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth
Thursday | May 16 | 6 p.m.
Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County!
Ridgeview Branch Library
Jewelry Making
Monday | May 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen & Adult
Explore an array of techniques and tools for crafting bracelets, earrings, and necklaces!
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth
Wednesday | May 29 | 6 p.m.
Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Registration required. Sign up online at hickory.librarycalendar.com or call 828-304-0500.
