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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

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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 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

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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

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Open

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

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

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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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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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.

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

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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

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Open

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

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Open

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

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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

Register Now

Open

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

Time	Mon (2/02)	Tue (2/03)	Wed (2/04)	Thu (2/05)
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Works 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Ridgeview Group Study Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Jobs & Careers Event Details: Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution!
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Bilingual Buddies / Compañeros Bilingües 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections Registration Required Event Details: Practice English in a friendly, welcoming environment with our Bilingual Buddies ESL conversation classes.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Be More Chill Theater Event 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Keep Black History Alive: Passing History One Conversation at a Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.

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