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This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
May
20
2025
Tue
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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 3-4. 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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group
May
21
2025
Wed
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
23
2025
Fri
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Library Branch:
Ridgeview Branch Library
Room:
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
21
2025
Wed
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!
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This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
May
20
2025
Tue
Tasty Tales: Strawberry Shortcake
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Library Branch:
Ridgeview Branch Library
Room:
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group:
Ages 5-8
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
20
2025
Tue
Point of View Teen Writing Club
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Library Branch:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
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 Tuesday of each month.
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
Children & Family,
Ages 5-8
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
May
20
2025
Tue
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
19
2025
Mon
Preservation Tools at Your Library
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Library Branch:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room:
The Learning Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy,
Event Details:
May is National Preservation Month. Bring in a picture, slide, negative or cassette to get hands on practice using The Learning Lab’s preservation equipment.
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.
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
May
19
2025
Mon
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
Event Details:
K-5th graders are invited every third Monday, 6-7pm, for hands on art projects. This month we will be creating Mario Van Gogh by reinterpreting the painting The Starry Night Mario inspired.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
19
2025
Mon
Sojourner Truth Book Club
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Library Branch:
Ridgeview Branch Library
Room:
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome.
The selection for May is Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah.
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This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
Children & Family,
Ages 5-8
This event is in the "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
May
20
2025
Tue
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:
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.
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
20
2025
Tue
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,
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
21
2025
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
22
2025
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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