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Meet the Authors

Meet the Authors: Whiskey Fueled: Hickory Tavern, Prohibition, and Racing

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Meet the Author

Age Group:

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

Meet local authors Suzanne Mayo and Richard Eller and hear about their new book Whiskey Fueled: Hickory Tavern, Prohibition, and Racing.

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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
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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10 am

Tales for Preschoolers-Dinovember

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with a special story time. Feel free to dress as your favorite dinosaur!

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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.

Tiny Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
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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.

Tinker Tales: Dinosaurs

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-4
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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). 

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

Holidaypalooza

11:00am–1:30pm
Children & Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Event Details:

A special Holidaypalooza event will be presented by the City of Hickory, the Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA), and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory.
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Books & Ball: Basketball

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore the world of sports through books and play!  This month enjoy basketball themed stories then learn the fundamentals of the game by dribbling, running, and shooting.