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Lego Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

photo of Scott Owens

Poet Laureate Reception

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author
Event Details:

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

Santa Borders

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

Donna Washington

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Meet the Author

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Meet the Author
Event Details:

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper shredding service in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's parking lot.  Individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes or bags of personal documents a

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Songwriting Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Tinker Tales: Winter Wonderland

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). 

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.

Lego Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

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.

Bilingual Buddies | Compañeros Bilingües

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

Bilingual Buddies | Compañeros Bilingües

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
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.

Poet Laureate Reception

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author
Event Details:

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

Handmade Holidays: Fuse Bead Lanterns

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter solstice by making a lantern with fuse beads to light up the night on the shortest day of the year. 

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.

Stories with Santa

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

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.

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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. 

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Tiny Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Cancelled
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt.

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.

Kwanzaa for Community

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Meet the Author
Event Details:

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. 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.

Tiny Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
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. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt.

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.

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.

New Year's Day

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

Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper shredding service in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's parking lot.  Individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes or bags of personal documents a

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Good Friday

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

Easter

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

Hickory Literary Festival

All Day
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author

Staff Development Day

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

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.