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Lego Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
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.

photo of Scott Owens

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author
Event Details:

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.

Santa Borders

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘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.

Donna Washington

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
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
Event Details:

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

Elvis

Elvis Presley Tribute Show

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

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. 

Shredding Event

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Home & Garden
Event Details:

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

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

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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Art Exhibit - Patterns in Nature by Kimberly Fragola

All Day 6/1–7/31
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Art Display
Program Type:
Event Details:

Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of artist Kimberly Fragola. The exhibit, Patterns in Nature, will be on display until July 31, 2024, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.
9 am

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
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
Event Details:

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow! Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.

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.
10 am

PAWS to Read

10:00am–10:30am
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

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.

Ridgeview Friends Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library will be selling donated books to raise funds for library programs.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Passport to Adventure Club: Create Your Passport!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! First come, first serve, up to 50 participants while supplies last.

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
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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! 

PAWS to Read

1:00pm–1:30pm
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: 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.

PAWS to Read

1:30pm–2:00pm
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: 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

Passport to Adventure Club: Create Your Passport!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8
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, Ages 5-8
Event Details:

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! Each event is open to the first 40 persons in attendance, while supplies last. 

Adventure Takes Off Carnival (Indoors)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Teens
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

UPDATE: The mini carnival will be moved indoors due to weather. The aerialist performance will be postponed to a later date. Join us for games, crafts and fun.

Adventures in Doughnuts!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens! Celebrate National Doughnut Day by painting a homemade doughnut squishy. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Emotional Support Pickle

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Life isn’t all “bread and butter” so create a plush pickle to help you “dill” with anything life throws your way! You’ll learn how to use a small peg loom.

Disclaimer(s)

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.