Event List

Crafted Friendships

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens

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

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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.

Sublimated Dog Bandanas

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory.

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: The Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab

Registration Required

Event Details:

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory.

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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.

Sublimated Dog Bandanas

Monday, August 18, 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

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: The Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab

Registration Required

Event Details:

We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory.

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.

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

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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.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Chess Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

K-5, 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.

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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.

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

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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.

Medication Safety

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

August topic: Medication Safety

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation or Lecture

Event Details:

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

August topic: Medication Safety

Letter Link

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Children & Family, K-5

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.

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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.

Everyday Mindfulness with Sara Baggett

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Explore and practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in your everyday life. These techniques include open eyed awareness, mindful moving and eating, and how to conduct a general assessment of yourself throughout the day.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Explore and practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in your everyday life. These techniques include open eyed awareness, mindful moving and eating, and how to conduct a general assessment of yourself throughout the day.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

K-5, 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.

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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, August 22, 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.

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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.

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Senior Bingo & Brain Games

Monday, August 25, 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...

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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.

Tales for Preschoolers

Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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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.

Chess Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

K-5, 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.

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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.

Page Burners Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 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...

For May, June, July, and August, Page Burners Book Club will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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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 May, June, July, and August, Page Burners Book Club will meet at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

View Details

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.

Open Door Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

Book Club titles for July and August will be announced before the April Book Club meeting.

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

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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.

Book Club titles for July and August will be announced before the April Book Club meeting.

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

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

K-5, 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.

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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.

Labor Day

All Day

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Lego Club

Monday, October 6, 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

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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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.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Lego Club

Monday, November 3, 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

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

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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.

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