Event List

Step-by-Step Painting: Snowy Winter Scene

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Join us for a step-by-step acrylic painting event! Each participant will create a beautiful winter snow globe scene on stretched canvas. Presented by local artist, Jamie Pereira. All supplies provided and no painting experience needed.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a step-by-step acrylic painting event! Each participant will create a beautiful winter snow globe scene on stretched canvas. Presented by local artist, Jamie Pereira. All supplies provided and no painting experience needed.

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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.

Pom Pom Animals: Fun with Fluff

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Ages 9-12

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 9-12

Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

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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.

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.

Be More Chill Theater Event

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Music

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Come meet some of the actors in the Hickory Community Theatre production of Be More Chill, hear songs performed live, and talk about the book the show is based on. Reading the book before the event is not required.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Music

Event Details:

Come meet some of the actors in the Hickory Community Theatre production of Be More Chill, hear songs performed live, and talk about the book the show is based on. Reading the book before the event is not required.

Vintage Valentines Diamond Art

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Celebrate the season of love with a creative twist! Join us at the library for a Valentine’s-themed diamond art class where you’ll craft sparkling vintage Valentine coasters using colorful resin gems.

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: The Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the season of love with a creative twist! Join us at the library for a Valentine’s-themed diamond art class where you’ll craft sparkling vintage Valentine coasters using colorful resin gems.

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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.

Cover of the book Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories that Changed the World. Showing a photo of two people with the title and editors of the book.

Damarius Johnson: Picturing Black History

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, History & Genealogy, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Meet author and editor Damarius Johnson as he presents stories and images from the recent NAACP Image Award-nominated book, "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories That Changed the World." There will be a Q & A session and book signi

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, History & Genealogy, Meet the Author

Event Details:

Meet author and editor Damarius Johnson as he presents stories and images from the recent NAACP Image Award-nominated book, "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories That Changed the World." There will be a Q & A session and book signi