Event List

Poet Laureate Reception

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author

Event Details:

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

Event Details:

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Description:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

New Year's Day

All Day

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Hickory Poetry Salon

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group will include all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops.

Everyone is welcome.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Event Details:

Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group will include all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops.

Everyone is welcome.