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Chess Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference 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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference 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 event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tech Club

Thursday, February 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! 

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference 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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference 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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knotty Hour: Crochet Heart Health Ribbon

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a community who enjoy exploring different textile crafts? Knotty Hour is for you! Each month share projects you're working on or new tips and tricks you've learned...

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

Looking for a community who enjoy exploring different textile crafts? Knotty Hour is for you! Each month share projects you're working on or new tips and tricks you've learned along the way.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tag Team Canvas Art

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a memory that will last a lifetime with your best friend or your significant other this Valentines Day, by collaborating to make coordinating art together.   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a memory that will last a lifetime with your best friend or your significant other this Valentines Day, by collaborating to make coordinating art together.  
 

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 "Teens" group.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is option...

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

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. 

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference 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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference 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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

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

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.

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

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.

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

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.   
 

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

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.

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, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is option...

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

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. 

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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

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

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.

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
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...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 choosing to share at the meeting. 

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 August is The Glass Castle  by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

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 August is The Glass Castle  by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

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 "Teens" group.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is option...

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

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. 

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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

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

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.

GOOD FRIDAY

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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

EASTER

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

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

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

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

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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 August is The Glass Castle  by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

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 August is The Glass Castle  by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk. 

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

Page Burners Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 choosing to share at the meeting.