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

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Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

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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

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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.

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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 (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am 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: 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.	This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am 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: 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Works Job Fair 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections Event Details: Looking for a new career or job opportunity? Meet employers and explore opportunities from top local businesses and government agencies.
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4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Films with Joe Barrett 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 October is Moonstruck Directed by: Norman Jewison. Cast Includes: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Empowered Postpartum Planning 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Registration Required Event Details: Do you want to be intentional about having a healing, joyful postpartum period? Join Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and Postpartum Doula Sarah Herbein and move from Overwhelmed to Empowered!	This event is in the "Adults" group Bricks and Books: Building Rivendell 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Talk about all things Tolkien while joining in fellowship to build Rivendell using LEGO® bricks! After all building sessions are done the completed piece will be on display at the library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Page Burners Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory. Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. For September we will meet at Java Dirt & Pearl, 2133 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, relaxed environment! All levels of experience welcome. No formal instruction will be provided, but our regular ukulele players love to help out beginners! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Handmade Holidays: Hobbit Doors 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, , STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Happy Hobbit Day! In Part 1, on September 24, learn to use TinkerCAD to make your very own Hobbit door ornament that will be 3D printed. In part 2, on October 1, decorate your printed Hobbit doors! 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 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 9-12" 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: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, 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.