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Plants Color Our World

Plants Color Our World

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to Color Our World with nature! Create nature-inspired art including Tatakizome cloth prints (printmaking using mallets and botanicals).

Outlaws, Pirates, and Other Adventurers: Songs & Stories with Rob McHale

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Live Performance, Meet the Author

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the release of the book Outlaws, Pirates, and Other Adventurers by Rob McHale with a delightful evening of music and storytelling.

Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Last of Sheila (1973)

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

The film for August is The Last of Sheila, directed by Herbert Ross.

Cast Includes: Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason, Rachel Welch, Ian McShane, and Pierro Rosso

Crafty Makers Social Hour

Crafty Makers Social Hour

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, The Learning Lab
Event Details:

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.  

Stories in the Park: Bug Safari

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

Crafted Friendships

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Come vibe with your friends to a curated music playlist and craft stations.

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Chess Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults
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.   
 

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Tiny Tales

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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
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Ridgeview Chess

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgeview Group Study at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Ridgeview Group Study
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults
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.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 10/23 - 10/25
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Friends of Hickory Public Library will host a used book sale Thursday, October 23 - Saturday, October 25.  Proceeds support library services and programs.

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Tales for Preschoolers

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

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
Ages 0-4
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. 

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.