Event List

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.

The holidays can be a difficult time for those with dementia and their care providers.

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

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.

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

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

Put on your blue suede shoes for a morning of Elvis. Ed Smith, a local Elvis tribute artist, will perform some of your favorite Elvis songs. Come out and relive the magic of the King of Rock and Roll. 

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. 

Create a refillable leather journal. This flexible system allows you to choose a purpose - art, writing, organizing, etc.,- and put together a journal that works for you.

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   
 

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome. Our regular ukulele players love to help out beginners!

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.

Join us for a cozy and creative winter craft session. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create shimmering snowflake designs using diamond art techniques.

Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper shredding service in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's parking lot.  Individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes or bags of personal documents a