This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit All Day 3/26 - 4/4 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit All Day 3/26 - 4/4 Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts will host an exhibit upstairs in The Learning Lab from March 26th until April 4th. A reception will be held in the Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Friday, April 4th from 2:30-4pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Coma (1978) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett: Coma (1978) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required. The film for April is Coma. Directed by Michael Crichton Cast includes: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception 2:30pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from the Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Lego Club 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children & Family, K-5, Teens This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Lego Club 5:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Event Details: Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Baby to Pre-K This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 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 "K-5" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Tasty Tales: Carrots 4:30pm - 6:00pm K-5 Open Registration This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Tasty Tales: Carrots 4:30pm - 6:00pm Open Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together. 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. 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.For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days. For more information, call the library or visit our website.
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Baby to Pre-K This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm - 4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Awareness Event Details: Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Mend-A-Thon 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Mend-A-Thon 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Don’t throw it out, mend it! The library is hosting a Mend-A-Thon where you can bring your damaged items and mend them yourself.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Tinker Tales: Gardening 10:00am - 11:00am Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Tinker Tales: Gardening 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: STEAM, Story Time Event Details: Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering. 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 "Everyone" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Hickory Hikers: Lakeside Park 2:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Hickory Hikers: Lakeside Park 2:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Activity Event Details: This joint program from Hickory Public Library and City of Hickory Sports, Recreation & Sports Tourism will introduce you to great hikes and parks in our area. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Register on the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism website. Space is limited. Registration link: https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Bookmark Awards 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Bookmark Awards 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Community Awareness, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: To celebrate National Library Week, Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the winners of their 2025 bookmark contest for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Knotty Hour: Bookmark 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Knotty Hour: Bookmark 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Looking for a community who enjoy exploring different textile crafts? Knotty Hour is for you! Each month share projects you're working on or new tips and tricks you've learned along the way.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 11 - 12 2025 Friends Book Sale All Day 4/11 - 4/12 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 11 - 12 2025 Friends Book Sale All Day 4/11 - 4/12 Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Book Club, Community Awareness Event Details: Friends of Hickory Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Proceeds support library programs and services.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Trivia & Jingo 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Trivia & Jingo 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Hickory Literary Festival All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Hickory Literary Festival All Day Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Live Performance, Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture Event Details: The inaugural Hickory Literary Festival will be held Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the SALT Block. This free community festival is designed for all ages to celebrate reading, books, and creativity.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Senior Bingo & Brain Games 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Senior Bingo & Brain Games 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies 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.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon PAWS to Read 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children & Family, K-5 Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Cancelled PAWS to Read 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Study Room 2 Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Paws to Read The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment.Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled. 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. 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.For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days. For more information, call the library or visit our website.
This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Piggy Bank Basics 5:30pm - 6:30pm K-5 This event is in the "K-5" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Piggy Bank Basics 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Event Details: Learn how to be money smart by playing math games, creating a piggy bank, learning how to stick to a budget, and more!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Crafty Makers Social Hour 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Crafty Makers Social Hour 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab Event Details: Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.
This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Baby to Pre-K This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Point of View Teen Writing Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Point of View Teen Writing Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.