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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers
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

Learn to Play Ukulele

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Polymer Clay Flowers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Spring has sprung! Enjoy the beginning of the new season by crafting your very own polymer clay flowers and plants. Turn them into charms, jewelry, or magnets and enjoy them all year round.

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

Spring has sprung! Enjoy the beginning of the new season by crafting your very own polymer clay flowers and plants. Turn them into charms, jewelry, or magnets and enjoy them all year round.

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 "Children & Family" group

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Planetarium Show

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Connections, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. In "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival", a curious girl named Celeste learns from a magical guide, Moon, that dinosaurs aren't truly gone but have evolved into birds.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. In "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival", a curious girl named Celeste learns from a magical guide, Moon, that dinosaurs aren't truly gone but have evolved into birds.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets 

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.

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

Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families.

This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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 "Ages 0-4" group

Munchkin Music: Día de los Niños

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman. Kids ages 2-4 will explore rhythm, play instruments, and discover the magic of music in a playful, hands-on way.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Music, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman. Kids ages 2-4 will explore rhythm, play instruments, and discover the magic of music in a playful, hands-on way.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, April 10, 2026 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

iPop Laser Show Planetarium Show

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Connections, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. New music from today’s pop charts mixed with a classic from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, we're visiting Catawba Science Center for a planetarium show. New music from today’s pop charts mixed with a classic from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from The Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

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

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from The Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

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

Metal Magic

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 9-12

Metal embossing is a fun and surprisingly easy craft that lets you create beautiful raised designs on metal. This class led by Andy Chrem teaches the basic techniques to transform a thin piece of metal into a work of art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Metal embossing is a fun and surprisingly easy craft that lets you create beautiful raised designs on metal. This class led by Andy Chrem teaches the basic techniques to transform a thin piece of metal into a work of art.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

Monday, April 13, 2026 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 "Ages 0-4" group

Pre-K Family Play

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-4

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

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

Piggy Bank Basics  

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 5-8

Learn how to be money smart by playing math games, creating a piggy bank, learning how to stick to a budget, and more!   

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

Learn how to be money smart by playing math games, creating a piggy bank, learning how to stick to a budget, and more!   

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hickory Reads: The Correspondent Book Discussion

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Connections
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Everyone is welcome to this discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. 

Learn more about Hickory Reads

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to this discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. 

Learn more about Hickory Reads

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basics of Creating 3D Models

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology & Science
Age Group:
Adults

3D modeler Gavin Sardinas will teach the basics of the free open-source software Blender to create a custom lightsaber handle. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

3D modeler Gavin Sardinas will teach the basics of the free open-source software Blender to create a custom lightsaber handle. 

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 "Ages 0-4" group

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4
Tales for Preschoolers:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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 "Adults" group

Daytime Diamond Art

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Can’t make it to our evening diamond art programs? Join us for a relaxing Daytime Diamond Art Workshop designed especially for those with daytime only availability.

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

Can’t make it to our evening diamond art programs? Join us for a relaxing Daytime Diamond Art Workshop designed especially for those with daytime only availability.

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 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

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 "Ages 0-4" group

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4
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. Please bring a yoga mat o...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt.

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 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers
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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
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, Music

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 musician Andrew Massey.

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

Tinker Tales: Outer Space

Thursday, April 16, 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 "Adults" group

Reducing Dementia Risks

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

April topic: Reducing Dementia Risks 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

April topic: Reducing Dementia Risks