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Ukulele Group Jam

Ukulele Group Jam

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Learn to Play Ukulele

Learn to Play Ukulele

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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
Songwriting Club

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
Munchkin Music

Munchkin Music

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Ages 0-4

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Music, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman.

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
This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Big Bang Boom

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children & Family

Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. 

No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. 

No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 

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

Ukulele Group Jam

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Royal D'lite Steppaz!

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special performance by the Royal D'lite Steppaz!

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special performance by the Royal D'lite Steppaz!

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
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Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts presents Sing and Swing! A Gershwin Tribute Story Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts' interactive story time will blend dancing and singing with the iconic sounds of George Gershwin, inviting children and families to step inside the story through rhythm, movement, and song.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, Music, Story Time
Event Details:

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts' interactive story time will blend dancing and singing with the iconic sounds of George Gershwin, inviting children and families to step inside the story through rhythm, movement, and song.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Ukulele

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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 "Ages 0-4" group

Munchkin Music

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Ages 0-4

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman. Kids age 2-4 will explore rhythm, play instruments, and discover the magic of music in a playful, hands-on way.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman. Kids age 2-4 will explore rhythm, play instruments, and discover the magic of music in a playful, hands-on way.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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SUAH African Dance Theater

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Connections, Music
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Adults

SUAH African Dance Theatre presents a dynamic cultural experience rooted in authentic West African traditions.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Music
Event Details:

SUAH African Dance Theatre presents a dynamic cultural experience rooted in authentic West African traditions.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Group Jam

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Ukulele

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rock Out to the End of Summer: Outdoor Concert

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a free outdoor music concert featuring some classic summer rock songs; including hits from the '60s to the '90s, and more!

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a free outdoor music concert featuring some classic summer rock songs; including hits from the '60s to the '90s, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Lawn Seating

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Group Jam

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome.  

Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Ukulele

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

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

Songwriting Club

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Songwriting Club:

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their in...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

Labor Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library