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Handmade Holidays: Drop-in Gift Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit at our Handmade Holidays event, a joyful drop-in gift-making workshop for all ages!

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

Get into the holiday spirit at our Handmade Holidays event, a joyful drop-in gift-making workshop for all ages!

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Once Upon a Song: A Swiftie Birthday Celebration

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the lyrical brilliance and storytelling magic of Taylor Swift with a birthday bash designed for book lovers and music fans of all ages! Our library transforms into a Swiftie wonderland featuring: 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the lyrical brilliance and storytelling magic of Taylor Swift with a birthday bash designed for book lovers and music fans of all ages! Our library transforms into a Swiftie wonderland featuring: 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Lego Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

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, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

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 "Ages 0-4" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time
Event Details:

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

New Year's Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Pre-K Family Play

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children & Family

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy-supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy-supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

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

Meet Dr. King

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Meet Dr. King is a wonderful introduction to the life and work of one of America’s most influential men.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Meet Dr. King is a wonderful introduction to the life and work of one of America’s most influential men.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Triple P Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children & Family, Adults

Staff from the Triple P parenting program will explore different problems parents commonly face at bedtime and some of the reasons why they happen.  We will discuss the skills children need to get into a good bedtime routine and introduce pos

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Staff from the Triple P parenting program will explore different problems parents commonly face at bedtime and some of the reasons why they happen.  We will discuss the skills children need to get into a good bedtime routine and introduce pos

Good Friday

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Easter

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Staff Development Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library