Event List

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Trivia & Jingo

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Trivia & Jingo:

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.

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Senior Bingo & Brain Games

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Senior Bingo & Brain Games:

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all play...

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library.

Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 5, 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.

Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League

Tuesday, February 10, 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, February 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, February 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, February 19, 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, February 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.