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Hickory Literary Festival

Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear from authors Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller about their novels, writing processes, and publishing journeys. A book signing will be held immediately following their conversation.

Hickory Literary Festival

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with Dale Bailey

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with author and Lenoir-Rhyne University professor Dale Bailey.

Meagan Church Headshot

Meagan Church Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear from Meagan Church about her novels, including "The Mad Wife" and "The Last Carolina Girl" and her writing process. A book signing will be held immediately following her talk.

Hickory Literary Festival

Ron Rash & Friends

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ron Rash, Rhonda Browning White, David Dickson, Tim Peeler, and Patty Thompson will talk about writing, editing, and publishing in this panel discussion.

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Catawba County Genealogical Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

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.

Stretch N Grow

Tales for Preschoolers - Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

We are taking story time outside as we join certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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Health Fair

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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.

American Sign Language

Learn American Sign Language (ASL)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore American Sign Language for beginners! This interactive class for teens and adults will cover basic signs and simple communication in a welcoming, supportive environment. 

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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.

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.

Tales for Preschoolers - Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 

We are taking story time outside as we join certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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.

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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Description:

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

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
Event Details:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 

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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.

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.

Story Time at Kiwanis Park

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-4
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time designed for children ages 0-4 and their families at Kiwanis Park. We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about Hickory Public Library's summer learning program.

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.

Tales for Preschoolers - Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 

We are taking story time outside as we join certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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.

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.

Tinker Tales: Butterflies

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). 

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.

Munchkin Music

10:00am–10:45am
Ages 0-4
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Music, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

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.

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

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.

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

11:00am–12:00pm
Children & Family
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts presents Sing and Swing! A Gershwin Tribute Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, Music, Story Time
Event Details:

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts' interactive story time will blend dancing and singing with the iconic sounds of George Gershwin, inviting children and families to step inside the story through rhythm, movement, and song.

Stories in the Park: DinoROAR

10:00am–11:00am
Children & Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
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.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

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.

All Ages Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 

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.

Freedom Day Storytime

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children & Family
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time. Bring your family and friends to hear stories and enjoy music, dance, and crafts as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and the freedom to come! 

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

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.