Upcoming Events

Name: Crafted Learning: Birding for Beginners
Start: 2025-02-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-07T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Featured Events

Crafted Learning: Birding for Beginners

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentation or Lecture

Event Details:

Jean McAnulty, a Catawba County Extension Certified Master Gardener, will teach us about the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 14-17) and how to start birding at home.

White Whales and Scribbling Women: Why We Read What We Read from Nineteenth-Century American Literature

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Event Details:

The nineteenth century was a time of tremendous growth in American writing.

Six Triple Eight: The Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Barker Johnson

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Event Details:

The late Elizabeth Barker Johnson was a Hickory resident who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and only all-Black, all-female unit in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.

Tinker Tales: Friendship

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family

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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.

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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.

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Clear the old board games and puzzles from your closet and find something new to love!

Understanding Your Victorian Ancestors

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Geneaology, Presentation or Lecture

Event Details:

Explore the lives of your Victorian ancestors and uncover the meaning behind their distinctive fashion and intricate mourning rituals, and decode their secret language.

STEAM Story Hour - Polar Bears

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Baby to Pre-K, K-5

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, K-5

Program Type: STEAM, Story Time

Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate International Polar Bear Day! Story time will include a fun STEAM based project. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but elementary aged children are also 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.

Hickory Literary Festival

All Day 4/12

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Live Performance, Meet the Author, Presentation or Lecture

Age Group:

Everyone

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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.

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Sojourner Truth Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory. Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting.

For February we will meet at Nagano Japanese + Beyond, 1226 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613.

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for February is The American Queen by Vanessa Miller. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for August is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.

GOOD FRIDAY

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Description:

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

EASTER

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Description:

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for August is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

STAFF TRAINING

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Memorial Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for August is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for August is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

The book for August is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.

Page Burners Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Closing

Branches:

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

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