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Songwriting Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
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

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 musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.

Letter Link

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

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.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, Teens, Adults
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: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.

DIY Junk Journals

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair.   

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair.  
 

Kinusaiga

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are ...

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: 6
Event Details:

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are needed. 

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.

Kinusaiga

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are ...

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: 6
Event Details:

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are needed. 

 

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.

Colorful Life Skills: Hand Sewing

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Develop your hand sewing skills by learning a few basic stitches.  After a quick tutorial, take what you learned to customize and upcycle a hoodie or sweatshirt. Feel free to ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Develop your hand sewing skills by learning a few basic stitches.  After a quick tutorial, take what you learned to customize and upcycle a hoodie or sweatshirt. Feel free to bring your own hoodie or sweatshirt for a perfect fit.

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.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, Teens, Adults
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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.   
 

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Art of Dance: Jazz/Hip-Hop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.This ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.

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.

Crafted Learning: Sesame Street

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a stroll down memory lane and make crafts of the 90’s while we make a stop down Sesame Street to witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history throug...

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

Take a stroll down memory lane and make crafts of the 90’s while we make a stop down Sesame Street to witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history through documentary film, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, Teens, Adults
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: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, June 27, 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.  

Framed Felt Bugs

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
Event Details:

Ages 9-12.  Join us to create some framed creepy crawly felt bugs.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 9-12.  Join us to create some framed creepy crawly felt bugs.

Color Our World Tiny Canvas Painting

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
Event Details:

Color Our World by painting your own tiny canvas.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Color Our World by painting your own tiny canvas.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5, Teens, Adults
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. &...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults
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.   
 

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Birds (1963)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
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 ...

Event Details:

The film for July is The Birds, directed by Alfred HitchcockCast Includes: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy, and Veronica CartwrightFilm Runtime: 119 minu...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
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 July is The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Includes: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy, and Veronica Cartwright

Film Runtime: 119 minutes, Release Year: 1963 

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Bottle Cap Art

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.

A Colorful Photographic Journey Across North Carolina

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore the color of our world as renowned photographer Kevin Adams takes you on a colorful journey across the Tarheel State. Kevin’s program weaves history, outdoor activities, na...

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

Explore the color of our world as renowned photographer Kevin Adams takes you on a colorful journey across the Tarheel State.

Scanography: Plant Collages

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

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.

Scanography: Plant Collages

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

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.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, July 11, 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.  

Crafted Friendships

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come vibe with your friends to a curated music playlist and craft stations.

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

Come vibe with your friends to a curated music playlist and craft stations.

Pokémon Terrariums

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
K-5
Event Details:

Gotta plant ‘em all! Create your own Pokémon inspired terrarium with live plants and decorative materials.

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Gotta plant ‘em all! Create your own Pokémon inspired terrarium with live plants and decorative materials.

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.