Upcoming Events

Build a Raised Planter

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Library Outdoor Stage

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jake Haynes, with the Catawba County Extension office, will guide you on how to build your own wooden planter box from scratch! We provide everything you’ll need, including plant starters.

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.

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.

Bricks and Books: Building Rivendell

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks! After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library.

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.

Catawba County Genealogical Society

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored by Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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.

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm–4:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Ridgeview Group Study

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers

Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution!

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: 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.

New Romantics Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

"Overdue" is a heartfelt, witty romance about second chances and finding the courage to turn the page from NC author, Stephanie Perkins.

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.

Staff Development Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Description:

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Pre-K Family Play

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-4

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

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.

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

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