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Black History

Keep Black History Alive: Passing History One Conversation at a Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join a round table, facilitated by Grover Linebarger, to share stories of national and local black history to honor Black voices and stories. 

Qigong

Qigong

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Qigong is a mind-body-spirit practice that integrates posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. Taught by Diane Christensen of Inner Chi Arts. 

Peter Fletcher

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Concert

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a beautiful outdoor concert from acclaimed classical guitarist, Peter Fletcher, as he presents a 70 minute program. Peter Fletcher will be available after the show to meet members of the audience.

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Cover of the book Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories that Changed the World. Showing a photo of two people with the title and editors of the book.

Damarius Johnson: Picturing Black History

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, History & Genealogy, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, History & Genealogy, Meet the Author
Event Details:

Meet author and editor Damarius Johnson as he presents stories and images from the recent NAACP Image Award-nominated book, "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories That Changed the World." There will be a Q & A session and book signi

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. Carolina Caring’s grief team will facilitate a four week support group for anyone who has lost a spouse or companion. Individuals will have an opportunity to share memories of their

Books to Broadway

Books to Broadway: The Lightning Thief

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts for an interactive story time that shows how classic and contemporary books become unforgettable musical theatre experiences.

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6 pm

Paper Circuit Sugar Skulls

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Technology & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by making your very own sugar skull. Learn to use LED bulbs and paper circuits to give your sugar skull glowing eyes!

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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.