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Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, January 28, 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 "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Triple P Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children & Family, Adults

Staff from the Triple P parenting program will explore different problems parents commonly face at bedtime and some of the reasons why they happen.  We will discuss the skills children need to get into a good bedtime routine and introduce pos

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Staff from the Triple P parenting program will explore different problems parents commonly face at bedtime and some of the reasons why they happen.  We will discuss the skills children need to get into a good bedtime routine and introduce pos

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

Be More Chill Theater Event

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Connections, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come meet some of the actors in the Hickory Community Theatre production of Be More Chill, hear songs performed live, and talk about the book the show is based on. Reading the book before the event is not required.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Music
Event Details:

Come meet some of the actors in the Hickory Community Theatre production of Be More Chill, hear songs performed live, and talk about the book the show is based on. Reading the book before the event is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

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

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Adults" group

Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Open
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 "Adults" group

Keep Black History Alive: Passing History One Conversation at a Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join a round table, facilitated by Grover Linebarger, to share stories of national and local black history to honor Black voices and stories. 

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join a round table, facilitated by Grover Linebarger, to share stories of national and local black history to honor Black voices and stories. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

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

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Adults" group

Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües

Thursday, February 12, 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 "Adults" group

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

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

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Adults" group

Fading Memories – An Alzheimer’s Disease Perspective

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües

Thursday, February 19, 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 "Adults" group

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

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

Ridgeview Works

Wednesday, February 25, 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

African Drumming Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Black History and join us for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the vibrant rhythms of African drumming.

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

Celebrate Black History and join us for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the vibrant rhythms of African drumming.

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 "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group

Books to Broadway: The Lightning Thief

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

Good Friday

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Easter

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Hickory Literary Festival

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author

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

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library