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Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting 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.   

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting 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.   

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

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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The Doodle Den Art Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Join us for hands on art projects every third Monday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. This month we will create Minecraft self-portraits.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for hands on art projects every third Monday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. This month we will create Minecraft self-portraits.

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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.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

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
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Lego Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
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: 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.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting 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.   
 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting 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.   
 

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study 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.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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.

Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis with Hickory Museum of Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens

Create the Aurora Borealis using chalk pastels and acrylic paint on black paper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create the Aurora Borealis using chalk pastels and acrylic paint on black paper.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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.   
 

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.   
 

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Lego Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
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: 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.

Books & Ball: Volleyball

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Explore the world of sports through books and play.  This month, enjoy volleyball themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by dribbling, running, and shooting.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore the world of sports through books and play.  This month, enjoy volleyball themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by dribbling, running, and shooting.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study 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.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study 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.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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.

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study 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.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
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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Pom Pom Animals: Fun with Fluff

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Ages 9-12

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

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.

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