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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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Hickory Poetry Salon

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author
Event Details:

Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group includes all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops.

Plotting and Publishing: A Writing Workshop with author Marissa Eller

2:30pm–4:00pm
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.

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

Hickory Literary Festival

All Day
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author

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

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