Staff Development Day All Day Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Both libraries will be closed for staff training. Closing May 8 2026 Fri Closing Staff Development Day All Day 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 May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group YMCA Mobile Kitchen Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Staff from the YMCA’s Mobile Kitchen will guide you through cooking a nutritious meal and share tips and tricks for healthy cooking on a budget. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat YMCA Mobile Kitchen 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Staff from the YMCA’s Mobile Kitchen will guide you through cooking a nutritious meal and share tips and tricks for healthy cooking on a budget. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Herby Focaccia Bread Baking Class Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to create a simple, crowd-pleasing summer focaccia bread that features home-grown cherry tomatoes and summer herbs. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Herby Focaccia Bread Baking Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create a simple, crowd-pleasing summer focaccia bread that features home-grown cherry tomatoes and summer herbs. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet the Authors: North Carolina Trails & Treats Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Meet the Author Age Group: Teens, Adults Discover new places to connect with North Carolina’s incredible diversity of natural areas and learn about a curated selection of delicious local eats across the state. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Meet the Authors: North Carolina Trails & Treats 2:30pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Meet the Author Event Details: Discover new places to connect with North Carolina’s incredible diversity of natural areas and learn about a curated selection of delicious local eats across the state.
Independence Day All Day 7/3 - 7/4 Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adventures in Homesteading and Pickling Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults Setting up your homestead doesn’t have to be over complicated or expensive! Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will teach budget friendly DIY tips for different projects you can work on year-round. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Adventures in Homesteading and Pickling 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Setting up your homestead doesn’t have to be over complicated or expensive! Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will teach budget friendly DIY tips for different projects you can work on year-round.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group Ice Cream Physics Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Cooking, STEAM Age Group: Children & Family In this physics activity, you will make your own ice cream in a bag! Try out a little science in the kitchen and turn liquids into solids in a tasty experiment. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Ice Cream Physics 10:00am–11:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Library Outdoor Stage Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Cooking, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: In this physics activity, you will make your own ice cream in a bag! Try out a little science in the kitchen and turn liquids into solids in a tasty experiment. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Jams, and Beyond! Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Jams, and Beyond! 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry!
Labor Day All Day Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Thanksgiving All Day 11/26 - 11/27 Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Closing Nov 26 - 27 2026 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Christmas All Day Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Closing Dec 28 2026 Mon Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library