This event is in the "Teens" group. Spring into Service: Community Garden Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Awareness, Outdoor Activity Age Group: Teens Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Help prep the community garden at Taft Broome Park. We’ll be weeding garden beds, adding leaf compost, and tiding up the grounds... This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Spring into Service: Community Garden 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Awareness, Outdoor Activity Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Help prep the community garden at Taft Broome Park. We’ll be weeding garden beds, adding leaf compost, and tiding up the grounds. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Magic Tree House: Space Mission Planetarium Show Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children & Family Event Details: Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House best-selling children's books series, as they visit an observatory and beyond into space with the help of an astronomer an... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Magic Tree House: Space Mission Planetarium Show 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House best-selling children's books series, as they visit an observatory and beyond into space with the help of an astronomer and astronaut.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ridgeview Works Wednesday, April 23, 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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!
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 April is Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia’s Search for Resilience by Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre. A limited number of copies will be ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Open Door Book Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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 April is Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia’s Search for Resilience by Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Time Home Buyers Workshop Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Presentation or Lecture Age Group: Adults Event Details: Real estate agent Tami Fox from Keller Williams Realty will cover everything you need to know about buying your first home, including loans and opportunities available exclusively ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed First Time Home Buyers Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation or Lecture Event Details: Real estate agent Tami Fox from Keller Williams Realty will cover everything you need to know about buying your first home, including loans and opportunities available exclusively to first time homeowners.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children & Family Event Details: Big Bird and his friends, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu explore how the Earth, moon, and night sky are similar for all people no matter where they live. This show examines the similarities an... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Big Bird and his friends, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu explore how the Earth, moon, and night sky are similar for all people no matter where they live. This show examines the similarities and differences between the Earth and the moon.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Spring into Service: Treats Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Make toys, games, and sticker sheets for the treat box at Frye Regional Medical Center. Staff will sign off on service hours aft... This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Spring into Service: Treats 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Spring into service to give back to your community! Make toys, games, and sticker sheets for the treat box at Frye Regional Medical Center. Staff will sign off on service hours after program.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Ridgeview Chess Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Everyone 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... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Everyone 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 "Adults" group. Trivia & Jingo Friday, April 25, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Trivia & Jingo 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Taylor Swift Laser Show Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children & Family, Teens Event Details: Attention Swifties! Enjoy the music of the one and only Taylor Swift during this 50-minute laser light show. Songs include Shake It Off, Look What You Made Me Do, Our Song, and mor... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Taylor Swift Laser Show 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family, Teens Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Attention Swifties! Enjoy the music of the one and only Taylor Swift during this 50-minute laser light show. Songs include Shake It Off, Look What You Made Me Do, Our Song, and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Growing Culinary Herbs + Plant Swap Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Learn to grow, harvest and store your favorite culinary herbs, and discover possible new favorites, in this program presented by NC Cooperative Extension Agents April Vigardt and J... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Growing Culinary Herbs + Plant Swap 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Learn to grow, harvest and store your favorite culinary herbs, and discover possible new favorites, in this program presented by NC Cooperative Extension Agents April Vigardt and Jake Haynes.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bingo & Brain Games Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Adults Senior Bingo & Brain Games: Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all play... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Senior Bingo & Brain Games 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Basics of Loom Knitting with Creativebug Monday, April 28, 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'll be using Creativebug as our guide to learn the basics of loom knitting. No prior experience is necessary – all skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Basics of Loom Knitting with Creativebug 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: We'll be using Creativebug as our guide to learn the basics of loom knitting. No prior experience is necessary – all skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tales for Preschoolers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Tales for Preschoolers: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 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.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Game On Youth: Dungeons and Dragons Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Event Details: Ages 9-12Get ready for a fun adventure in the Forgotten Realms! Participants will be given pre-made characters.For kids age 9, parent/caregiver(s) are required to stay in the room ... Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Game On Youth: Dungeons and Dragons 4:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Ages 9-12Get ready for a fun adventure in the Forgotten Realms! Participants will be given pre-made characters. 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 "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. PAWS to Read Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Paws to Read Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Paws to Read: The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h... Open Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue PAWS to Read 5:30pm - 6:00pm Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Study Room 2 Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Paws to Read Required Seats Remaining: 1 The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled. 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.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 "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. PAWS to Read Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Study Room 2 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Paws to Read Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Paws to Read: The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h... Open Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue PAWS to Read 6:00pm - 6:30pm Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Study Room 2 Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Paws to Read Required Seats Remaining: 1 The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled. 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.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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Page Burners Book Club Tuesday, April 29, 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 April we will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Page Burners Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 April we will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tiny Tales Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Tiny Tales Storytime: Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ridgeview Works Wednesday, April 30, 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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!
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, May 5, 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. This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 5 2025 Mon Lego Club 5:00pm - 5:45pm 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 "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tales for Preschoolers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Tales for Preschoolers: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. May 6 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 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.
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tiny Tales Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Tiny Tales Storytime: Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. May 7 2025 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ridgeview Works Wednesday, May 7, 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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!