This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Presents Books to Ballet: Degas and the Little Dancer 2:00pm–3:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Presents Books to Ballet: Degas and the Little Dancer 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Story Time Event Details: Come celebrate the art of Edgar Degas, who loved to paint ballerinas during their everyday classes and rehearsals.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Bookmark Awards Ceremony 5:00pm–6:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Bookmark Awards Ceremony 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Art, Community Connections Event Details: The Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the awards for their annual bookmark contest. Meet the winners and see the winning artwork for all grade levels.
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Story Time at Lowes Foods City Park 10:00pm–11:00pm Ages 0-4 Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Story Time at Lowes Foods City Park 10:00pm–11:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a special story time designed for children ages 0-4 and their families at Lowes Foods City Park in downtown Hickory. We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy being outside together as a community!
Apr 25 2026 Sat Hickory Literary Festival 10:00am–4:00pm Apr 25 2026 Sat Hickory Literary Festival 10:00am–4:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Catawba County Genealogical Society 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Catawba County Genealogical Society 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Health Fair 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Health Fair 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Our community health fair will feature local non‑profit and government organizations. Drop in to explore free resources, learn about wellness services, and connect with groups dedicated to supporting our community’s health.
May 8 2026 Fri Staff Development Day All Day Closing May 8 2026 Fri Closing Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Description: Both libraries will be closed for staff training.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Resume Builder Workshop 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Resume Builder Workshop 2:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers Event Details: As you prepare for new job opportunities, learn how to create or renew your resume using the library resource, Got Resume Builder. Staff will guide you through creating an account and using the software to design your resume.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües 5:00pm–6:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections Registration Required Event Details: Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Navigating Dementia: Sensory Changes 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Navigating Dementia: Sensory Changes 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Continuing Education hours can be provided.
May 24 - 25 2026 Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Triple P Parenting Workshop: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screen Time Habits 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Triple P Parenting Workshop: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screen Time Habits 1:00pm–2:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections Registration Required Event Details: Struggling with screen time? Discover practical, positive strategies to manage children’s screen time! Learn how to set limits, support routines, and encourage positive behavior through the Triple P Positive Parenting Program framework.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües 5:00pm–6:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections Registration Required Event Details: Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 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. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu An Evening of Dinosaurs: Field Trip to Catawba Science Center 5:00pm–6:30pm Children & Family, Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu An Evening of Dinosaurs: Field Trip to Catawba Science Center 5:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Catawba Science Center's Carpenter Hall and view a showing of the new planetarium show, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival. Attendees will be divided into two groups.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 5 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 Jun 6 2026 Sat Friends of the Library Annual Meeting 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Friends of the Library Annual Meeting 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author Event Details: Friends of the Library hosts their annual meeting. along with a presentation from author Kelly Mustian.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Royal D'lite Steppaz! 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Royal D'lite Steppaz! 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Music Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special performance by the Royal D'lite Steppaz!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Let’s Talk About It: Juneteenth 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy Event Details: Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community-focused conversation about Juneteen