Week Calendar

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.

Filters
Age Group
On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (12/31) Mon (1/01) Tue (1/02) Wed (1/03) Thu (1/04) Fri (1/05) Sat (1/06)
All Day
Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
10 am

Tai Chi

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for beginner’s Tai Chi with Diane Christensen from Inner Chi Arts.  Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing to increase balance and

PAWS to Read

10:30am–11:00am
Children & Family, 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 2
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Frozen Playday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up 

Book to Table: Meal Prepping

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meal prepping can help you save time, stop spending money on takeout, and eliminate the stress of figuring out what to cook for dinner every day. Discover creative meal prepping ideas, tips, and recipes to get a healthy start to 2024 while yo
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

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.   

The film for January is Notorious (1946) starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains. 
6 pm

DIY 100-Day Goal Journal

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your goal and let's create a journal and custom stickers to track your 100-day journey to that goal!  

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
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. This program is provided by Eugene Brown from Big Chair Chess Club.