Event List

Catawba County Genealogical Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored by Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored by Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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

Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community-focused conversation about Juneteen

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community-focused conversation about Juneteen

Let’s Talk About it: Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteen

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteen

Breaking Through German Ancestry Walls Without Knowing German

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Stop cursing German cursive! Researching German ancestry can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know the language. Discover practical tips to decode handwriting, simplify research, and access valuable tools.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Stop cursing German cursive! Researching German ancestry can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know the language. Discover practical tips to decode handwriting, simplify research, and access valuable tools.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Fossil Discovery: A Hands-On Experience

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Technology & Science

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Journey through billions of years of natural history as we examine the fossil record from primitive marine organisms to massive dinosaurs and mighty mammals of the Ice Age.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Technology & Science

Event Details:

Journey through billions of years of natural history as we examine the fossil record from primitive marine organisms to massive dinosaurs and mighty mammals of the Ice Age.