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Next Chapter

What’s Your Next Chapter?

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Your Next Chapter Starts Here: Moving Forward Without Having It All Figured Out

Community Threads

Community Threads

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Explore a new fiber arts hobby in The Learning Lab with a hands-on demonstration. Experiment with any of our other fiber arts tools or bring your own project to work on alongside your fellow fiber enthusiasts.

Be More Chill

Be More Chill Theater Event

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Music

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Music
Event Details:

Come meet some of the actors in the Hickory Community Theatre production of Be More Chill, hear songs performed live, and talk about the book the show is based on. Reading the book before the event is not required.

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

Tuesday, February 3, 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
Registration Required
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

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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

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Pom Pom Animals: Fun with Fluff

2:00pm–4:30pm
Ages 9-12
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 9-12
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create adorable pom pom animals.

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.

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.
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Step-by-Step Painting: Snowy Winter Scene

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a step-by-step acrylic painting event! Each participant will create a beautiful winter snow globe scene on stretched canvas. Presented by local artist, Jamie Pereira. All supplies provided and no painting experience needed.

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.