North Carolina Waterfall Photography with Kevin Adams
Join us on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. to meet Kevin Adams – a naturalist, writer, teacher, and photographer who has had a lifelong love affair with nature and the outdoors. In addition to photo credits in all manner of publications, Kevin is the author and photographer of ten books. His latest book, 365 Nights – A Yearlong Immersion into Night Photography, was published as an eBook in February 2023. An accomplished photography instructor, he leads photo tours and teaches numerous workshops and seminars throughout the year. Often called the “MacGyver of Photography,” he designed and sells several unique products for night photographers. Kevin lives in Waynesville, North Carolina with his wife, Patricia, their adult cat Lucy, and three hellion teenage cats that he personally rescued from Puerto Rico.
With a subject as popular as waterfalls, you may wonder if there’s anything new to talk about. But after Kevin Adams’ program, you’ll wonder how you’ll find the time to apply all the new techniques he talks about. Kevin will have you photographing waterfalls in ways you’ve never imagined. And you won’t be putting your camera away once the sun goes down, as he’ll introduce you to the unique and exciting world of nighttime waterfall photography. Kevin’s program will be illustrated with waterfalls in North Carolina, and he’ll talk a little bit about them in addition to the photography instruction.
Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to waterfalls? Get ready to think again!
Registration is required. To register or for more information please call 828-304-0500 or visit us online at https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/events/category/library/. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Tiny Tech: Robotics
Learn how to code different bots to change colors, follow paths, or even make silly sounds! Children ages 7 and up are invited to The Learning Lab for our Tiny Tech all about robots, May 13th from 11-12p.m. Some featured favorites include the Ozobots and our Dash & Dot robots.
Registration is not required for this event. For more information please call 828-304-0500 or visit us online at https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/events/category/library/.
VayaHealth Training Sessions – Learn More About Mental Health
Join the staff of VayaHealth at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, May 18th for two training sessions. “Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help” will begin at 10 a.m. and will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. “Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World” will begin at 11 a.m. and will identify common substances, addictions development and their impact on families and communities. Continuing Education Hours can be provided.
Registration is not required for this event. For more information please call 828-304-0500 or visit us online at https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/events/category/library/.
Carolina Built: Preserving African American History through Story with Author Kianna Alexander – Drendel Auditorium
Join us on Saturday, May 20th at 2 p.m. for an afternoon with Kianna Alexander – North Carolina native and featured author on the North Carolina Reads statewide book club organized by NC Humanities. Alexander will discuss the research and writing of her novel Carolina Built, which novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in a previously untold story of passion, perseverance, and building a legacy after emancipation in North Carolina. Alexander will discuss the preservation of African American stories and the research and writing of her historical fiction novel.
Kianna Alexander will speak from 2-3 p.m. at Drendel Auditorium. After a short break, a book sale and signing will commence at 3:30p.m. in the Meeting Room of Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Adventure Bound Books from Morganton, NC will be on site to sell copies of the author’s books. Registration is not required but this program is first come, first served.
For more information please call 828-304-0500 or visit us online at https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/events/category/library/. Drendel Auditorium is located at 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 in the same parking lot as Patrick Beaver Memorial Library· Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located at 375 3rd Street NE which is also on the SALT Block. All library programs are free and open to the public.
