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Trivia & Jingo

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Trivia & Jingo:

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  

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

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  

Memorial Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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Page Burners Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at 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...

Event Details:

For May, June, and July, Page Burners Book Club will meet at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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. 

For May, June, and July, Page Burners Book Club will meet at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. 

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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

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

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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 May is The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club. Books a...

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 May is The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club. Books are made available from the North Carolina Reads Book Club.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, 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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: K-5, 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.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, 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: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, 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.   
 

Let's Talk About It: Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, commun...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteenth.

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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

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

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Day of the Jackal (1973)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Classic Films with Joe Barrett:

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and ...

Event Details:

The film for June is Day of the Jackal Directed by Fred Zinnemann Cast Includes: Terence Alexander, Michael Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, and Denis Clary Film R...

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

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.   

The film for June is Day of the Jackal 
Directed by Fred Zinnemann 

Cast Includes: Terence Alexander, Michael Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, and Denis Clary 

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, 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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: K-5, 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.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body ...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

Candle Making

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own homemade soy wax candle with Andream Luxury Candles. The instructor will walk you through the steps to craft a gorgeous, sweet-smelling candle. Individuals mus...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own homemade soy wax candle with Andream Luxury Candles. The instructor will walk you through the steps to craft a gorgeous, sweet-smelling candle. 

Individuals must sign a safety waiver to participate in this workshop.

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.

Crafty Makers Social Hour

Crafty Makers Social Hour

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meet...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Event Details:

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.  

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.

Let's Talk About It: Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, commun...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteenth.

Create & Celebrate: Clack Fans

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Got your boots, but not your fan? No worries, we got you! Customize and assemble your own clack fan for all the Juneteenth celebrations and Trail Ride events to come!   

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Got your boots, but not your fan? No worries, we got you! Customize and assemble your own clack fan for all the Juneteenth celebrations and Trail Ride events to come!  
 

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.

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Build Your Own Bouquet w/ The Flower Fairy

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We will be visited by local botanical cultivator, The Flower Fairy, who will talk about how to keep your cut flowers fresher longer, what varieties last the longest, and growing yo...

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We will be visited by local botanical cultivator, The Flower Fairy, who will talk about how to keep your cut flowers fresher longer, what varieties last the longest, and growing your own flowers. Then, build your own bouquet to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, 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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: K-5, 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.

Yoga on the Lawn with Jingle

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body ...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

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Small Space Gardening

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many people love to grow plants but have little outdoor space to do so. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn ideas on how to make the most...

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Many people love to grow plants but have little outdoor space to do so. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn ideas on how to make the most of gardening in small spaces. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library members and the general public are invited to the Friends Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, hear from author Rhonda Browning White about her no...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness, Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture
Event Details:

Friends of the Library members and the general public are invited to the Friends Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, hear from author Rhonda Browning White about her novel Filling the Big Empty.

Trail Ride Line Dance Class

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Saddle up and bring your fans! Learn step-by-step moves from instructor Maria Phillips-Robinson in this fun Trail Ride style line dance class. All experience levels welcome.In...

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

Saddle up and bring your fans! Learn step-by-step moves from instructor Maria Phillips-Robinson in this fun Trail Ride style line dance class. 

All experience levels welcome.

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 s...

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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.

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, June 18, 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.