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Munchkin Music

Friday, May 22, 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.

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.

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 "Adults" group

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, May 22, 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 "Adults" group

Table Top Game Time!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, May 26, 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

Bricks and Books: Building Rivendell

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks. After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks. After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library. 

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

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Adults" group

Triple P Parenting Workshop: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screen Time Habits

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections
Age Group:
Adults

Struggling with screen time? Discover practical, positive strategies to manage children’s screen time! Learn how to set limits, support routines, and encourage positive behavior through the Triple P Positive Parenting Program framework. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling with screen time? Discover practical, positive strategies to manage children’s screen time! Learn how to set limits, support routines, and encourage positive behavior through the Triple P Positive Parenting Program framework. 

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

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, May 27, 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

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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.

The book for May is "The Caretaker" by Ron Rash. 

A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.  

 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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 Caretaker" by Ron Rash. 

A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Make Your Own Car Coaster

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Technology & Science
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to set off on your summer adventure with your own custom car coasters. Use Canva and the Cricut heat press to design your own coasters that can travel with you.  

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

Get ready to set off on your summer adventure with your own custom car coasters. Use Canva and the Cricut heat press to design your own coasters that can travel with you.  

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 "Adults" group

Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections
Age Group:
Adults

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

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, May 28, 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 "Adults" group

New Romantics Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
New Romantics Book Club:

New Romantics is a monthly book club dedicated to celebrating the joy of love stories in all their forms. We bring readers together to share swoon-worthy reads, lively discussions,...

Pack your bags (and your feelings) because we’re heading on a literary getaway! Emily Henry’s "People We Meet On Vacation" is the ultimate friends-to-lovers road trip—minus the actual road trip.

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

New Romantics is a monthly book club dedicated to celebrating the joy of love stories in all their forms. We bring readers together to share swoon-worthy reads, lively discussions, and a welcoming space where romance is always in the spotlight. New members are welcome.

Pack your bags (and your feelings) because we’re heading on a literary getaway! Emily Henry’s "People We Meet On Vacation" is the ultimate friends-to-lovers road trip—minus the actual road trip.

Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan

All Day 6/1 - 7/2
Art Display at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of local artist Lauren Jordan. The exhibit, The Life of a Bag, will be on display until August 31, 2026, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Art Display
Event Details:

Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of local artist Lauren Jordan. The exhibit, The Life of a Bag, will be on display until August 31, 2026, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Unearth a Story: Summer Learning Kickoff!

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children & Family

Dig into a terrific summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include crafts, face painting, free Kona Ice, and more. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Event Details:

Dig into a terrific summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include crafts, face painting, free Kona Ice, and more. 

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

Community Threads

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts.

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

Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts.

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

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "Children & Family" group

Big Bang Boom

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children & Family

Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. 

No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. 

No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 

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

Summer TBR Bookshelf

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Technology & Science
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own TBR mini bookshelf! Learn how to use Canva to make small books to display on your own 3D printed bookshelf.

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

Create your own TBR mini bookshelf! Learn how to use Canva to make small books to display on your own 3D printed bookshelf.

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.

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

Ukulele Group Jam

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

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

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

An Evening of Dinosaurs: Field Trip to Catawba Science Center

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Connections, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Explore the Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Catawba Science Center's Carpenter Hall and view a showing of the new planetarium show, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival. Attendees will be divided into two groups.

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

Explore the Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Catawba Science Center's Carpenter Hall and view a showing of the new planetarium show, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival. Attendees will be divided into two groups.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

Thursday, June 4, 2026 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 ...

The film for June is "Jurassic World"

Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Cast Includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Judy Greer, and Omar Sy. Runtime: 124 minutes. Production year: 2015. Studio: Universal Pictures 

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 "Jurassic World"

Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Cast Includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Judy Greer, and Omar Sy. Runtime: 124 minutes. Production year: 2015. Studio: Universal Pictures