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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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

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Lego Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM

Event Details:

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

photo of Scott Owens

Poet Laureate Reception

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author

Event Details:

The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate, Scott Owens, to begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.

Santa Borders

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

Open

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time

Registration Required

Event Details:

‘Tis the season! Santa Borders will be visiting from the North Pole to share holiday stories and songs. Enjoy Christmas crafts and activities while you wait to visit and take a picture with Santa Borders.

Donna Washington

Kwanzaa for Community

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Meet the Author

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Meet the Author

Event Details:

Habri Gani! Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with award-winning internationally known master storyteller and author, Donna Washington.

Free Shredding Event with Enviroshred

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Home & Garden

Event Details:

Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper shredding service in Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's parking lot. Individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes or bags of personal documents a

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Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day	Art Exhibit -It’s All in the Details by Kimberly Fragola All Day 6/1–7/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Art Display Program Type: Event Details: Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of artist Kimberly Fragola. The exhibit, It's All in the Details, will be on display until July 31, 2025, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.
						Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
9 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Stretch-n-Grow Story Time 9:30am–10:00am 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: Library Outdoor Stage Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: 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. 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Children & Family" group All Ages Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Story Time Event Details: An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75. 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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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 "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Bottle Cap Art 2:00pm–3:30pm Children & Family, Ages 5-8 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children & Family" group 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: Children & Family, Ages 5-8 Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.
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4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Films with Joe Barrett: The Birds (1963) 5:30pm–7:30pm 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: Crafts & Hobbies, Event Details: On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required. The film for July is The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock Cast Includes: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy, and Veronica Cartwright Film Runtime: 119 minutes, Release Year: 1963
6 pm		This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Color Our World Tiny Canvas Painting 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: Color Our World by painting your own tiny canvas.	This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chess Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 5-8, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group 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: 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.