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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
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:

Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time

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: Community Connections, Meet the Author, Story Time
Event Details:

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

Elvis

Elvis Presley Tribute Show

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Put on your blue suede shoes for a morning of Elvis. Ed Smith, a local Elvis tribute artist, will perform some of your favorite Elvis songs. Come out and relive the magic of the King of Rock and Roll. 

Shredding Event

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

1000 Books

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Story Time Kickoff

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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
Event Details:

Reading is crucial for a child’s development, especially in the first 1000 days of life, helping to build vocabulary and language skills.

1000 Books

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Story Time Kickoff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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
Event Details:

Reading is crucial for a child’s development, especially in the first 1000 days of life, helping to build vocabulary and language skills.

New Year New Space

New Year, New Space

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Ready to kick off 2026 feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control? Join us for an inspiring decluttering workshop that goes beyond just tidying up. 

1000 Books

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Story Time Kickoff

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Reading is crucial for a child’s development, especially in the first 1000 days of life, helping to build vocabulary and language skills.

Meet Dr. King

Meet Dr. King

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Music

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Meet Dr. King is a wonderful introduction to the life and work of one of America’s most influential men.

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Pre-K Family Play

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children & Family, 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: Children & Family, 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.

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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Flavor Lab: Pupusas

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children & Family, Ages 9-12
Closed
Registration Required
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: Children & Family, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Develop your kitchen skills by learning how to mix, measure, and chop like a pro. 
You’ll practice using kitchen tools safely while creating a tasty treat together in this hands-on cooking class.

Disclaimer(s)

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.