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Featured Events

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Cover of the book Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories that Changed the World. Showing a photo of two people with the title and editors of the book.

Damarius Johnson: Picturing Black History

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, History & Genealogy, Meet the Author

Age Group:

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

Meet author and editor Damarius Johnson as he presents stories and images from the recent NAACP Image Award-nominated book, "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories That Changed the World." There will be a Q & A session and book signi

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Books to Broadway

Books to Broadway: The Lightning Thief

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

hand moving black chess piece

Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming

Age Group:

Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Event Details:

Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome.   

Tinker Tales logo

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). 

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.

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Taiko Drumming

11:00am–12:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Program Type:
Event Details:

Feel the thunder of Japanese Taiko drums as sensei Ron Collins from Tampa Taiko performs in a style of a martial artist.

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.

Tinker Tales : Outer Space

11:00am–12:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type: STEAM, , Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages.
12 pm
1 pm

Paws To Read

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

Paws To Read

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required
2 pm
3 pm

Paws To Read

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Event Details:

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.

Paws To Read

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required
4 pm
5 pm

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.   
6 pm

Taiko Drumming

6:00pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type:
Event Details:

Feel the thunder of Japanese Taiko drums as sensei Ron Collins from Tampa Taiko performs in a style of a martial artist.
7 pm

All Together Martial Arts

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from Hickory Academy of Martial Arts a lesson on self-defense, leadership, and teamwork in this All Together Martial Arts class. Appropriate for ages 6-10. Participants must sign a waiver.

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.