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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...

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
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...

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 ...

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 ...

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
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...

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...

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.  

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
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
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...

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
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. 

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
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 9-12

Get 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
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
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 

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. 

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...

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.

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. 

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. 

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...

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!