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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.

Yoga on the Lawn

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness,
Event Details:

Hickory Yoga & Wellness teachers will lead a free yoga class on the SALT Block lawn. Bring lots of water and a yoga mat or towel. 
 
10 am

All Ages Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
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:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing.  

Limited to the first 75 in attendance.

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.

Stop, Drop, and Roll! Fire Safety Bootcamp with Smokey the Bear

10:00am–11:00am
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: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter, now’s your chance! To celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday, Hickory Fire Department, Smokey the Bear, and Stretch n Grow will lead a Fire Safety Bootcamp for kids in grades K-5.

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.

Tinker Tales: Let's Go Camping

10:00am–11:00am
Children & Family
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering. 

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.
11 am

Dancing Stories

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

There is a dance for just about every event in African life! The traditional songs, stories, and dances that April Turner share demonstrates the principles of working together, honesty, and perseverance.
12 pm
1 pm

Passport to Adventure Club: 3-2-1...Blast Off!

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
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
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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
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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: 3-2-1...Blast Off! 

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

Game On: Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

This July, we’ll take an adventure into The Forgotten Realms with a new group of characters to create mayhem and mischief (and maybe save some people along the way). 
3 pm

PAWS to Read

3:30pm–4:00pm
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.
4 pm

PAWS to Read

4:00pm–4:30pm
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.
5 pm

Let’s Play: Tic-Tac-Toe

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

Say goodbye to X’s and O’s and get creative! Sculpt and build your own tic-tac-toe board out of air-dry clay. In the first session, you’ll learn hand building techniques to design your game board and playing pieces.

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.
6 pm
Cancelled

Adventure Photography in North Carolina

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

Adventure Photography in North Carolina scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Kokedama Plant Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, , STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on kokedama workshop, learn the Japanese art of creating living moss ball planters.

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.