Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan All Day 7/6–8/31 Jul-Aug 2026 Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan All Day 7/6–8/31 Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Art Display Event Details: Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of local artist Lauren Jordan. The exhibit, The Life of a Bag, will be on display until August 31, 2026, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group All Ages Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 22 2026 Wed All Ages Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Story Time Event Details: An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group Build-a-Dino 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Build-a-Dino 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Hand sew a plush dinosaur stuffie while watching "The Good Dinosaur", a movie about an apatosaurus named Arlo who makes an unlikely human friend. Movie is rated PG. Disclaimer(s) Library Card Required A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Door Book Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Open Door Book Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. New members are always welcome at the Open Door Book Club. The book for July is "Morningside: 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American’s City Soul" by Aran Shetterly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Bedazzling Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Book Bedazzling Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Give your favorite book a sparkling makeover! Bring a book from your collection for a creative Book Bedazzling Workshop where you can decorate book covers with gems, glitter, and other dazzling embellishments.