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African Drumming Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Black History and join us for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the vibrant rhythms of African drumming.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History and join us for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the vibrant rhythms of African drumming.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Books to Broadway: The Lightning Thief

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group

Tinker Tales: Rainbows

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). 

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). 

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 "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Books & Ball: Soccer

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Explore the world of sports through books and play!  This month, enjoy soccer themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by passing, shooting, and footwork drills.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore the world of sports through books and play!  This month, enjoy soccer themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by passing, shooting, and footwork drills.

Good Friday

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Easter

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Hickory Literary Festival

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author

Staff Development Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Labor Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library