This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Books and Brushes 10:00am - 11:00am Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K Registration This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Books and Brushes 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The July 17 class will paint pottery inspired by Mina by Matthew Forsythe. 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 "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Letter Link 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children & Family, K-5 This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Letter Link 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations. 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. Jul 19 2025 Sat Indoor Plant Care & More + Plant Swap 10:00am - 11:00am Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Indoor Plant Care & More + Plant Swap 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, Presentation or Lecture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: From tropical plants to succulents and cacti, growing indoor plants has become very popular. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn about the different varieties, their care needs, and other hel Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Craft and Art Supply Swap 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Craft and Art Supply Swap 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Event Details: Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before July 18th to get an early access ticket to the swap. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Preserving the Harvest 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Preserving the Harvest 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry! Learn how to save the colors of the season by preserving your summer garden goodies with Melissa Falcone of True Cut Ranch.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Colorful Life Skills: Baking 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Colorful Life Skills: Baking 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Develop your baking skills by learning how to mix, roll, bake and decorate like a pro. We’ll make vegan sugar cookies and practice decorating with icing. 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.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 "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu LED Book Lamps 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu LED Book Lamps 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Soap Carving 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children & Family, K-5, Teens Registration This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Soap Carving 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth. Together you can make a great set! 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 "Adults" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Trivia & Jingo 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 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 "K-5" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Sustainable Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm K-5 Registration This event is in the "K-5" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Sustainable Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Kat Evans, Creative Director for NoCo Arts and the artist behind Terra Artemis, will lead a sustainable art workshop focusing on creating inks and paints using materials found easily in the kitchen (turmeric, berries, eggshe
This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm K-5, Teens, Adults This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults 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 "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Plants Color Our World 4:00pm - 6:00pm Children & Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Plants Color Our World 4:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity Event Details: Everyone is invited to Color Our World with nature! Create nature-inspired art including Tatakizome cloth prints (printmaking using mallets and botanicals).
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Polymer Clay with 3D Printed Molds & Cutters 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Polymer Clay with 3D Printed Molds & Cutters 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, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Create earrings, necklaces, magnets, or keychains with the help of molds and cutters printed on The Learning Lab’s 3D printers. Learn how 3D printing can take your creativity to the next level. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Last of Sheila (1973) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Last of Sheila (1973) 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 August is The Last of Sheila, directed by Herbert Ross.Cast Includes: Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason, Rachel Welch, Ian McShane, and Pierro Rosso
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Senior Bingo & Brain Games 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 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. Aug 11 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. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Knotty Hour: Pencil Case 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Knotty Hour: Pencil Case 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 "Teens" group. Aug 15 2025 Fri Crafted Friendships 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 15 2025 Fri Crafted Friendships 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Come vibe with your friends to a curated music playlist and craft stations.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Sublimated Dog Bandanas 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Sublimated Dog Bandanas 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Sublimated Dog Bandanas 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Sublimated Dog Bandanas 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: We’re celebrating National Dog Month! We’ll be using The Learning Lab’s sublimation printer and Canva to make the perfect pupper accessory. Disclaimer(s) The Learning Lab The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Point of View Teen Writing Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 19 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.
This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm K-5, Teens, Adults This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults 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 "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Letter Link 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children & Family, K-5 This event is in the "Children & Family" group. This event is in the "K-5" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Letter Link 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family, K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations. 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.