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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.
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10 am

Senior Bingo & Brain Games

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library. 

Tales for Preschoolers

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. 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.

Tiny Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby to Pre-K
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K
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. 

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: Dinosaurs

10:00am - 11:00am
Children & Family
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. 

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Game On: Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
K-5, Teens
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Ages 9+

Come on a wintery journey to The Forgotten Realms with a new crew of characters. 

Ridgeview Works

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Awareness
Event Details:

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! 

Adult Sing Along

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Sing along with sentimental classic songs. This program is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities or neurocognitive disorders such as dementia but everyone who likes to sing is welcome.
2 pm

Documentary Screening - The Vietnam War by Ken Burns

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Geneaology
Event Details:

In honor of Veterans Day, join us for a screening of the first episode of The Vietnam War docuseries by renowned director Ken Burns.  
Runtime: 82 minutes.  
Release year: 2017.  

Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts Presents The Nutcracker

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children & Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with an interactive story time of The Nutcracker by Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts!
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Dinovember Escape Room

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

For ages 9+

Test your skills and stop the library for utter destruction at the claws of a T-Rex in this Dinovember escape room.

First come, first serve up to 20.

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.

PAWS to Read

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children & Family, K-5
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Handmade Holidays: Spoon Carving

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using simple hand tools and techniques, create your own wooden spoon. Alvin Woody and others from Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club will provide an introduction into carving basics. All tools and supplies will be provided.

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.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.
6 pm

Handmade Holidays: Sustainable Gift-Wrapping

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle this holiday season! Learn how to recycle shipping materials, fabric, cereal boxes, and more to create gift wrapping, boxes, and cards. 

PAWS to Read

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children & Family, K-5
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Paws to Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Misinformation Escape Room

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: The Learning Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Unravel the web of deception in this escape room, where spotting online misinformation is the key to your escape!

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.