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National Library Week Events Planned At Hickory Public Library

Hickory Public Library will observe National Library Week, April 15 th - 21 st by hosting a week of events for children and adults that are free and open to the public. Highlights of the week include: the entertaining P. O’Connor Puppets, popular children’s author Gloria Houston, HD TV seminar, genealogy workshop, and children’s storytimes.

Hickory Public Library joins libraries across the country in celebrating the role libraries play in the community. The two Hickory libraries are community hubs serving adults, children and youth by providing information, entertainment, educational programs, and materials for reading, listening and watching. During the past year the library has made many additions to its collections, particularly the much in demand DVD’s and audio books. Library Marketing and Program Coordinator Jan Knotts commented, “Over the past year, the library hosted 571 programs, including computer classes, author visits, storytimes, and concerts that were attended by 21,764 children and adults.” She added, “Area residents made 406,585 visits to Hickory libraries last year and 425,198 items were checked out. Our libraries are very busy places.”

Please join us for these National Library Week activities:

• P. O’Connor Puppets perform “Vasalisa! The Russian Cinderella” - Sunday, April 15 th at 3:00 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

• Children’s Author Gloria Houston – meet the author of some of your favorite books: The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, My Great Aunt Arizona, Littlejim’s Dreams, and Mountain Valor on Monday, April 16 th at 4:00 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Recommended for school age children.

• High Definition TV and Surround Sound Seminar – Learn about HD TV’s and sound systems before you buy from computer expert and instructor Ron Dees. Thursday, April 19 th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Pre-registration required, call 304-0500 ext. 231.

• “Genealogy by Design”: genealogy workshop with North Carolina Genealogist Tim Rackley - a four part workshop covering topics from beginning research to checking court and census records, to platting land deeds. Saturday, April 21 st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Pre-registration required, call 304-0500 ext. 234.

• Storytimes – Ridgeview Branch storytime for 3 – 5 year olds on Monday, April 16 th at 10:00 a.m. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library storytimes: Sing & Play on Tuesday, April 17 th at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. for toddler – 3 yrs, Storytime on Wednesday, April 18 th at 11:00 a.m. for 2 – 5 yrs, and Babytime on Friday, April 20 th at 10:00 a.m. for newborns to crawlers.

• “Paws to Read” – children can sign up to read to a therapy dog on Thursday, April 19 th at 6:15 and 7:00 p.m. Recommended for beginning and reluctant readers.

• Bookmark Contest Winners Announced – the Friends of Hickory Public Library announce the winners of its annual National Library Week Bookmark Contest. Winners’ designs will be printed and used as the library’s official bookmark for the year. The new bookmarks will be available during the week and a selection of the best bookmarks will be on display at both libraries throughout the week.

• Customer Service Survey – the library will conduct a survey throughout the week. Fill out our short questionnaire, tell us what you think, and help us serve you better.

• Free Hickory Public Library Pens and Notepads - for all patrons. Come by the library, sign up for a library card, check out what’s available, and pick up your free gift.

Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located at 375 3 rd Street NE on the SALT Block and Ridgeview Branch Library is at 706 1 st Street SW. For information call Jan Knotts at 304-0500 ext. 228.