Event List

Now is the perfect time to plan for the spring! Learn all about starting perennials, vegetables, and annuals in this program presented by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes. We will teach when and how to start your seeds. 

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.

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! 

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.

Ready to kick off 2026 feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control? Join us for an inspiring decluttering workshop that goes beyond just tidying up. 

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

January topic: Early Alzheimer’s Symptoms 

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.

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

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 staff of Partners will provide training on nutritional needs in individuals with dementia. Weight loss is common among those with dementia and tends to worsen as the disease progresses.

Start your year off with a swoon! The New Romantics is the library’s new romance book club for readers who love bold characters, big feelings, and a little extra heat.

Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group will include all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops. 

Everyone is welcome.

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

Learn how to use TinkerCAD to build your own snowman. Design your snowman to be 3D printed and pick up your new icy friend the following week! 

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.

Save a sweater from the landfill and give it a second life! Learn how to hand sew a beanie from a thrifted sweater. Sweaters will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to repurpose.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here: Moving Forward Without Having It All Figured Out

Learn basic sewing techniques to create a precious mushroom plushy. Use a combination of hand stitching and the sewing machine to create this woodland gem. 

Learn basic sewing techniques to create a precious mushroom plushy. Use a combination of hand stitching and the sewing machine to create this woodland gem.