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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Table Top Game Time!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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.

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

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.

Table Top Game Time!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
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.

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.

Chess Club PBML

Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   

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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Table Top Game Time!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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.

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Table Top Game Time!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more!

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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Chess Club PBML

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   
 

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
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.

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.

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Chess Club PBML

Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.   

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Chess Club PBML

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   
 

hand moving black chess piece

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults

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: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
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.

Independence Day

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