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Tinker Tales: Rainbows

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

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). 

Marissa Eller

Plotting and Publishing: A Writing Workshop with author Marissa Eller

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

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

Learn about the writing and publishing processes from Author Marissa Eller. Eller is a certified "plotter" - an author who creates detailed character sketches and plot outlines before ever writing a word.

Stack of books with text Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 3/27 - 3/28
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

Friends of Hickory Public Library will host a used book sale Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day.  Proceeds support library services and programs.

Blood Donation Drive

Red Cross Blood Donation Drive

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Donate blood and save a life. 

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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

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.

Tinker Tales: Rainbows

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.

Books & Ball: Soccer

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ages 5-8
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 5-8
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore the world of sports through books and play!  This month, enjoy soccer-themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by passing, shooting, and footwork drills.

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

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.

Good Friday

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

Easter

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

Staff Development Day

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

Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

Memorial Day

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

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Pre-K Family Play

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-4
Cancelled
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

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.

Labor Day

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

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Christmas

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