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Macramé Wall Hangings

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to macramé with this simple but stylish wall hanging.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to macramé with this simple but stylish wall hanging.

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

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.

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.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

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PAWS to Read

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

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.

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.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

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Senior Bingo & Brain Games

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Bingo & Brain Games:

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all play...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for 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 Friends of Hickory Public Library. 

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Understanding Your Victorian Ancestors

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the lives of your Victorian ancestors and uncover the meaning behind their distinctive fashion and intricate mourning rituals, and decode their secret language. Gain insigh...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Explore the lives of your Victorian ancestors and uncover the meaning behind their distinctive fashion and intricate mourning rituals, and decode their secret language.

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Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Tales for Preschoolers:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

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.

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

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.

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.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. T...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. This program is led by library staff.   
 

Girl reading to therapy dog

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Paws to Read:

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.

Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.

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.

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.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

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Page Burners Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Page Burners Book Club:

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosi...

Event Details:

For February we will meet at Nagano Japanese + Beyond, 1226 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. 

For February we will meet at Nagano Japanese + Beyond, 1226 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613. 

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Tiny Tales

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Tiny Tales Storytime:

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

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.

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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

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Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open Door Book Club:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Event Details:

The book for February is The American Queen by Vanessa Miller. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club. Books...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for February is The American Queen by Vanessa Miller. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club.

STEAM Story Hour: Polar Bears

STEAM Story Hour - Polar Bears

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate International Polar Bear Day! Story time will include a fun STEAM based project. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but elementar...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate International Polar Bear Day! Story time will include a fun STEAM based project. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but elementary aged children are also welcome. 

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.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. T...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Trivia & Jingo:

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  

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Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Books to Broadway: Alice In Wonderland Jr.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Curiouser and curiouser! Let's learn how songs tell stories with Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts as they present Books to Broadway: Disney's Alice In Wonderland Jr., a story t...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Curiouser and curiouser!

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Lego Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Tales for Preschoolers:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

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.

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Intro to Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

With Libby, you can borrow and enjoy ebooks and digital audiobooks for free using your library card. Ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to read and listen to on a wide var...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

With Libby, you can borrow and enjoy ebooks and digital audiobooks for free using your library card.

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Tiny Tales

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K
Tiny Tales Storytime:

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

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.

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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

Teen Tech Club

Teen Tech Club

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Tech Club:

Teen Tech Club, designed for ages 12 to 18, will allow teens to gain hands-on experience with various technologies through guided projects, primarily surrounding 3D printing and Ar...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: The Learning Lab, STEAM

Teen Tech Club, designed for ages 12 to 18, will allow teens to gain hands-on experience with various technologies through guided projects, primarily surrounding 3D printing and Arduino. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. Participation in all meetings is not required, and newcomers are welcome anytime. Whether a tech enthusiast or beginner, bring your skills to a new level and have fun creating in this collaborative environment! 

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Classic Films with Joe Barrett:

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and ...

Event Details:

The film for March is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Directed by George Roy Hill Cast includes: Paul Newman, Robert Redford   Film runtime: 112 minutes...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.   

The film for March is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 
Directed by George Roy Hill 
Cast includes: Paul Newman, Robert Redford