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This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, March 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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, March 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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, March 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.   
 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Burners Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, 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:

UPDATE: For March we will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, 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. 

UPDATE: For March we will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit

All Day 3/26 - 4/4
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts will host an exhibit upstairs in The Learning Lab from March 26th until April 4th. A reception will be held in the Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver M...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts will host an exhibit upstairs in The Learning Lab from March 26th until April 4th. A reception will be held in the Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Friday, April 4th from 2:30-4pm. 

This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, March 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, March 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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, March 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 March is On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan Emanuel. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for ...

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 March is On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan Emanuel. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Macramé Bird Feeder

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a feeder for your feathered friends! Learn how to tie several different macramé knots to create a hanging bird feeder for your garden or porch.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create a feeder for your feathered friends! Learn how to tie several different macramé knots to create a hanging bird feeder for your garden or porch.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, March 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, March 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.  

This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, April 1, 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.

This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, 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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: K-5, 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 event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, April 2, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Coma (1978)

Thursday, April 3, 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 April is Coma.  Directed by Michael Crichton  Cast includes: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn Fi...

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 April is Coma.  

Directed by Michael Crichton  

Cast includes: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 3, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from the Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

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

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from the Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

Monday, April 7, 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.

This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, April 8, 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.

This event is in the "K-5" group.

Tasty Tales: Carrots

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
Event Details:

This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together. This month we’ll ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together.

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.

This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group.

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, April 9, 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!