This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Ages 0-4 Tales for Preschoolers: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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 "Adults" group Red Cross Blood Donation Drive Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Donate blood and save a life. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Red Cross Blood Donation Drive 12:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Donate blood and save a life.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bricks and Books: Building Rivendell Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Adults Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks! After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Bricks and Books: Building Rivendell 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks! After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library.
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tiny Tales Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Ages 0-4 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. Please bring a yoga mat o... View Details This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt. 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 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers Age Group: Teens, Adults Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers 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 Ukulele Group Jam Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Age Group: Teens, Adults Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome. Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Event Details: Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome. Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15.
This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Films with Joe Barrett Thursday, April 2, 2026 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 ... The film for April is "Notorious", directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Cast Includes: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Louis Calhern, Moroni Olsen View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Notorious", directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Cast Includes: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Louis Calhern, Moroni Olsen
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Chess Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming 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.
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This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Spine Poetry Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 Build a poem by stacking books flat in a tower. No registration required; first come, first serve up to 20. View Details This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Spine Poetry 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Build a poem by stacking books flat in a tower. No registration required; first come, first serve up to 20.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Threads Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Ages 0-4 Tales for Preschoolers: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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 Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Age Group: Teens, Adults Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike. 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 "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chess Club Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Event Details: 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 "Ages 0-4" group Tiny Tales Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Ages 0-4 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. Please bring a yoga mat o... View Details This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt. 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 Magic Tree House: Space Mission Planetarium Show Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Age Group: Children & Family This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Magic Tree House: Space Mission Planetarium Show 1:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Works Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers Age Group: Teens, Adults Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers 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 Learn to Play Ukulele Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Learn to Play Ukulele 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program. 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 Polymer Clay Flowers Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults Spring has sprung! Enjoy the beginning of the new season by crafting your very own polymer clay flowers and plants. Turn them into charms, jewelry, or magnets and enjoy them all year round. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Polymer Clay Flowers 6:00pm–7:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Spring has sprung! Enjoy the beginning of the new season by crafting your very own polymer clay flowers and plants. Turn them into charms, jewelry, or magnets and enjoy them all year round. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Planetarium Show Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Age Group: Children & Family This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. In "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival", a curious girl named Celeste learns from a magical guide, Moon, that dinosaurs aren't truly gone but have evolved into birds. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Planetarium Show 1:00pm–3:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. In "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival", a curious girl named Celeste learns from a magical guide, Moon, that dinosaurs aren't truly gone but have evolved into birds.
This event is in the "Teens" group Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Chess Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming 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.