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Lego Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

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Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Poet Laureate Reception

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author

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The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

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Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

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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: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

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‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

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Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

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Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

Elvis Presley Tribute Show

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Music

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Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

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Put on your blue suede shoes for a morning of Elvis. Ed Smith, a local Elvis tribute artist, will perform some of your favorite Elvis songs. Come out and relive the magic of the King of Rock and Roll.

Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Home & Garden

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Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper shredding service in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's parking lot. Individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes or bags of personal documents a

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Story Time Kickoff

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Program Type: Story Time

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Reading is crucial for a child’s development, especially in the first 1000 days of life, helping to build vocabulary and language skills.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Story Time Kickoff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Program Type: Story Time

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Reading is crucial for a child’s development, especially in the first 1000 days of life, helping to build vocabulary and language skills.

New Year, New Space

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden

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Ready to kick off 2026 feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control? Join us for an inspiring decluttering workshop that goes beyond just tidying up.

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9 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Voter Registration Drop-in 9:30am–1:30pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections Event Details: Unifour One will host a voter registration event in the library lobby. Stop by any time between 9:30am-1:30pm to register.	This event is in the "Children & Family" group Handwriting Keychains 9:00am–12:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Event Details: Design a unique gift for your loved ones just in time for Mother’s Day! 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children & Family" group Tinker Tales: Let’s Play Ball! 10:00am–11:00am Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group 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: Children & Family Program Type: STEAM, Story Time Event Details: Bring family, friends, or neighbors to the library to make new friends, listen to stories, and learn cool facts through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia & Jingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Adults Event Details: Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Children & Family" group Handwriting Keychains 1:00pm–5:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Event Details: Design a unique gift for your loved ones just in time for Mother’s Day! 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections Event Details: Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution!	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Sing Along 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Sing along with sentimental classic songs like Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and Moonlight Bay.		This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group PAWS to Read 1:00pm–1:30pm Ages 5-8 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Study Room 2 Age Group: Ages 5-8 Program Type: Registration Required 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. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment. Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled. 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. This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group PAWS to Read 1:30pm–2:00pm Ages 5-8 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Study Room 2 Age Group: Ages 5-8 Program Type: Registration Required 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. Caregivers are required to stay in the room during the appointment. Arrive five minutes before session time. If for any reason arrival is after 10 minutes from session time, your appointment will be cancelled.
2 pm					Hickory Hikers: Valdese Lakeside Park 2:00pm–5:00pm Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Health & Wellness, Event Details: This joint program from Hickory Public Library and City of Hickory Sports, Recreation & Sports Tourism will introduce you to great hikes and parks in our area. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Register on the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism website. Space is limited. For May, the Hickory Hikers will meet at Valdese Lakeside Park, 1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr NE, Valdese, NC 28690. Register here: https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Polymer Clay Pins 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Create your own custom pin to wear with polymer clay. All tools will be provided.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group One Stop Craft Shop: Mother's Day 4:00pm–5:00pm Children & Family, Ages 5-8 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: Create mom, grandma, or someone special a handmade gift for Mother's Day. Pressed flower candle holders and tissue paper flower vases will be available to create as a special gift.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Teens This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Event Details: Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Monday: Keychain Motherlode 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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, STEAM Event Details: Let’s make something! Bring your creativity and maker mindset to create with the supplies and equipment on our Maker Cart. This month we’ll explore different ways to customize a keychain.	This event is in the "Children & Family" group OUTREACH Dee Dee Dawkins Summer Basketball Signups 5:30pm–6:30pm Children & Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Event Details: Summer Learning & library information for families signing up for summer basketball This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book to Table: How to Make Lard at Home 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Learn the benefits and process of making lard at home with Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch. Melissa will also teach a demonstration recipe so participants are able to try the lard for themselves.	This event is in the "Children & Family" group OUTREACH Dee Dee Dawkins Summer Basketball Signups 5:30pm–6:30pm Children & Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Event Details: Summer Learning & library information for families signing up for summer basketball
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Down the Hill: A Discussion of the Soap Box Derby with Richard Eller 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Meet the Author, Event Details: Meet local author Richard Eller and hear about his new book Down the Hill which discusses the story and history of the Soap Box Derby in Hickory.	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: Participants will 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 event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Garden Flags with Cricut 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a flag to put in your garden but haven't found the perfect one? Make a customized flag yourself in this fun DIY program! 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.

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