This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Crafted Learning: Crochet Amigurumi Fidget Dino 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Crafted Learning: Crochet Amigurumi Fidget Dino 6:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to crochet an amigurumi fidget dino while uncovering life during the prehistoric era by watching Walking with Dinosaurs (2013). Movie is rated PG. 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 "Children & Family" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Diggery's Dino Adventure 6:30pm–7:30pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Diggery's Dino Adventure 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Find out what happens when Diggery, a paleontologist, discovers a 'top secret' box the museum accidently packed with his collection of dinosaur fossils.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Adaptation Sensation 11:00am–12:00pm Children & Family Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Adaptation Sensation 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Meet some of Catawba Science Center’s live animals up close and learn about the ways that these animals have learned to survive. Help your group's dinosaur survive by using what you’ve learned! 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 "Adults" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Beat the heat and find your calm at the library’s Zen Den! This relaxing space is designed to help you slow down and refresh during the busy summer months.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Unearth Self-Care 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Unearth Self-Care 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Unearth the relaxed you! 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 Aug 1 2026 Sat Rock Out to the End of Summer: Outdoor Concert 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Rock Out to the End of Summer: Outdoor Concert 2:30pm–4:00pm 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 Aug 3 2026 Mon Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 3 2026 Mon Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts. August Focus: Weaving 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 "Ages 0-4" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Registration Required 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. 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 Aug 5 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Embroidery Photo Frame 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Embroidery Photo Frame 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Display your favorite captured moments of the summer! Learn basic embroidery stitches to create a decorative frame for your photos. 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 Aug 5 2026 Wed Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Aug 6 2026 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Classic Films with Joe Barrett 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 "Planet of the Apes."Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Cast includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore.
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 10:00am–11:00am Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Chair yoga offers an accessible practice towards wellness of both body and mind. This free class will focus on breath, gentle adapted poses, and meditation. Chairs are used for seated and supported standing poses.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Beat the heat and find your calm at the library’s Zen Den! This relaxing space is designed to help you slow down and refresh during the busy summer months.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2026 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 Aug 8 2026 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: Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden 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 August 8th to get an early access ticket to the swap.Guidelines for donations:
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 10 2026 Mon Senior Bingo & Brain Games 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 10 2026 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 "Ages 0-4" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Event Details: 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 "Ages 0-4" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Learn to Play Ukulele 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Learn to Play Ukulele 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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 This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Stories in the Park: Wiggly Worms 10:00am–11:00am Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8 Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Stories in the Park: Wiggly Worms 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8 Program Type: STEAM, Story Time Event Details: Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 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 "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.