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Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

K-5, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

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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.

Tinker Tales: Butterflies

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

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STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

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

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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.

STEAM Story Hour - Mother Goose

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Baby to Pre-K, K-5

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, K-5

Program Type: STEAM, Story Time

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Come to the library to celebrate National Mother Goose Day! Story time will include a fun STEAM based project. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but elementary aged children are also welcome.

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Community Drum Circle with Giving Tree Music

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Health & Wellness, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity

Age Group:

K-5, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Library Lawn

Age Group: K-5, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity

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You’re invited to join in on a community drum circle and find your rhythm at the library! (No drumming experience needed!)

Hickory History: Yearbook Memories from Ridgeview, Claremont, & Hickory High Schools

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Awareness, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Awareness, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Explore Hickory over the last 100 years through the memories contained in Ridgeview, Claremont, and Hickory High School yearbooks from our library’s local history collection.

Graphic Novel Button Making Extravaganza

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Children & Family, K-5

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children & Family, K-5

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Drop in to the library and make buttons out of recycled graphic novel pages.

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Songwriting Club Showcase and Sycamore Bones Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Library Lawn

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Live Performance, Outdoor Activity

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Enjoy live music performances from local musicians as members of our monthly Songwriting Club perform the musical works they have been writing over the past year.

Color Splash Summer Learning Kickoff!

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Outdoor Activity

Age Group:

Children & Family, K-5, Teens

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens

Program Type: Outdoor Activity

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Celebrate the start of a colorful summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include a color splash zone, crafts, DJ, free Kona Ice, and more.

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Baby to Pre-K

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Library Lawn

Age Group: Baby to Pre-K

Program Type: Story Time

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Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions.

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10 am		This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am - 10:30am Baby to Pre-K This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. 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.	This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. Tiny Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Baby to Pre-K This event is in the "Baby to Pre-K" group. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Trivia & Jingo 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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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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. 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!
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4 pm		This event is in the "K-5" group. Tasty Tales: Strawberry Shortcake 4:30pm - 6:00pm K-5 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "K-5" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: K-5 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. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Point of View Teen Writing Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Preservation Tools at Your Library 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, The Learning Lab Registration Required 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 "K-5" group. the Doodle Den art club 6:00pm - 7:00pm K-5 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "K-5" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: K-5 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required 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. Sojourner Truth Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club 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.	This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm K-5, Teens, Adults This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: K-5, 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.	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. 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 musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski.	This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm - 7:00pm K-5, Teens, Adults This event is in the "K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: K-5, 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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