Event List

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

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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.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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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.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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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.

Benefits of Chess

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Learn the benefits of chess! Author and founder of Big Chair Chess Club, Eugene Brown, will share information on how chess helps critical thinking skills, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages focus and patience.

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Event Details:

Learn the benefits of chess! Author and founder of Big Chair Chess Club, Eugene Brown, will share information on how chess helps critical thinking skills, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages focus and patience.

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Learning Lab 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.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: The Learning Lab

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

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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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.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, March 26, 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.

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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.