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Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness, 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 "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

Monday, April 7, 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
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "K-5" group.

Tasty Tales: Carrots

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
Event Details:

This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together. This month we’ll ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together.

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.

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.

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

Mend-A-Thon

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Don’t throw it out, mend it! The library is hosting a Mend-A-Thon where you can bring your damaged items and mend them yourself. We will supply a number of tools which can be used ...

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

Don’t throw it out, mend it! The library is hosting a Mend-A-Thon where you can bring your damaged items and mend them yourself.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.

Bookmark Awards

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

To celebrate National Library Week, Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the winners of their 2025 bookmark contest for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Wi...

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

To celebrate National Library Week, Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the winners of their 2025 bookmark contest for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. 

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

Knotty Hour: Bookmark

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a community who enjoy exploring different textile crafts? Knotty Hour is for you! Each month share projects you're working on or new tips and tricks you've learned alon...

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

Looking for a community who enjoy exploring different textile crafts? Knotty Hour is for you! Each month share projects you're working on or new tips and tricks you've learned along the way.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
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: Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, April 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

Monday, April 14, 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...

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 "K-5" group.

Piggy Bank Basics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
K-5
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!    

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, 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.

Crafty Makers Social Hour

Monday, April 14, 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
Event Details:

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meet...

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

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
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 option...

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. 

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

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike.

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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.
This event is in the "K-5" group.

Letter Link

Thursday, April 17, 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, 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, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
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: Everyone
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.

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

Ridgeview Open-Mic Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Live Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Step into the limelight to share original poetry, spoken word, song or rap in celebration of Poetry Month. We welcome you to a casual event where all levels of performers can take ...

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

Step into the limelight to share original poetry, spoken word, song or rap in celebration of Poetry Month. We welcome you to a casual event where all levels of performers can take the stage and express themselves in a supportive environment.

GOOD FRIDAY

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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

EASTER

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spring into Service: Greeting Cards

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Make cheerful greeting cards for local, homebound seniors. Staff will sign off on service hours after program. 

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

Spring into service to give back to your community! Make cheerful greeting cards for local, homebound seniors. Staff will sign off on service hours after program. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group.

Game On Youth: Board Games

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Join us to explore different board games with your family and friends.

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

Join us to explore different board games with your family and friends.

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.

Spring into Service: Hats and Blankets

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Learn how to crochet, knit or sew hats and blankets for local families. These items will be the start of “Evan’s Box” for angel ...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Awareness, 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 "K-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference 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: Conference 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.   
 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spring into Service: Treats

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Spring into service to give back to your community! Make toys, games, and sticker sheets for the treat box at Frye Regional Medical Center. Staff will sign off on service hours aft...

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

Spring into service to give back to your community! Make toys, games, and sticker sheets for the treat box at Frye Regional Medical Center. Staff will sign off on service hours after program.