Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeview Branch Library

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Ridgeview Branch Library
706 1st St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Unifour Senior Games

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from The Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

Pre K Family Play

Pre-K Family Play

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group:

Ages 0-4

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

Tinker Tales: Outer Space

Thursday, April 16, 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).

Ballet

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Presents Books to Ballet: Degas and the Little Dancer

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children & Family

Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Story Time

Event Details:

Come celebrate the art of Edgar Degas, who loved to paint ballerinas during their everyday classes and rehearsals.

photo of author Virginia Evans

Virginia Evans Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from Virginia Evans about her novel "The Correspondent" and her writing process. A book signing will be held immediately following her talk.

Hickory Literary Festival

Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from authors Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller about their novels, writing processes, and publishing journeys. A book signing will be held immediately following their conversation.

Hickory Literary Festival

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with Dale Bailey

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with author and Lenoir-Rhyne University professor Dale Bailey.

Meagan Church Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from Meagan Church about her novels, including "The Mad Wife" and "The Last Carolina Girl" and her writing process. A book signing will be held immediately following her talk.

Hickory Literary Festival

Ron Rash & Friends

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ron Rash, Rhonda Browning White, David Dickson, Tim Peeler, and Patty Thompson will talk about writing, editing, and publishing in this panel discussion.

Catawba County Genealogical Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored by Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

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 (12/15)	Mon (12/16)	Tue (12/17)	Wed (12/18)	Thu (12/19)	Fri (12/20)	Sat (12/21)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Keep it Short: Holiday Tales Read Aloud 10:00am–11:00am 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: Event Details: Adults are invited to this read aloud story hour. Relax while library staff read a selection of short stories for your enjoyment.	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 "Adults" group Partners Training Session 10:00am–11:00am 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: Health & Wellness, Event Details: Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided. December topic: Neurocognitive Disorders
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				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!
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Basics: Browsing the Internet 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required 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: Adults Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Learn basic computer skills, including using the mouse, keyboard, and safe internet practices. No computer experience needed to attend.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Paper Snowflakes 4:30pm–5:30pm Ages 5-8, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group 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: Ages 5-8, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9+ Join Rachael, The Snow Queen in making paper snowflakes like you’ve never seen before. All participants should be comfortable with using a pencil and scissors. This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Tasty Tales: Gingerbread 4:30pm–6:00pm 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: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 5-8 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This hands-on cooking class will allow children to learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat together. 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 "Teens" group Point of View Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Teens 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: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Thursday of each month.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Handmade Holidays: Stocking Stuffers Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Event Details: Add small hand-crafted gifts to your stockings this year! From fridge magnets to fidgets, the options are as big as your creativity. This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group the Doodle Den art club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 5-8 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: K-5th graders are invited every third Monday, 6-7pm, for hands on art projects. In December, we will create Squishmallow Pop-Art inspired by Andy Warhol.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Songwriting Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.