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Tinker Tales: Rainbows

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
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). 

Marissa Eller

Plotting and Publishing: A Writing Workshop with author Marissa Eller

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

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

Learn about the writing and publishing processes from Author Marissa Eller. Eller is a certified "plotter" - an author who creates detailed character sketches and plot outlines before ever writing a word.

Stack of books with text Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 3/27 - 3/28
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections

Age Group:

Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

Friends of Hickory Public Library will host a used book sale Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day.  Proceeds support library services and programs.

Blood Donation Drive

Red Cross Blood Donation Drive

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Donate blood and save a life. 

Unifour Senior Games

Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Join us for a reception for the Senior Games Silver Arts Exhibit. Artists are invited to pick up their artwork from The Learning Lab and stop by the meeting room for the reception.

Pre K Family Play

Pre-K Family Play

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group:

Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Event Details:

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

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Tinker Tales: Outer Space

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8
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). 

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Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Presents Books to Ballet: Degas and the Little Dancer

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Connections, Story Time

Age Group:

Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Story Time
Event Details:

Come celebrate the art of Edgar Degas, who loved to paint ballerinas during their everyday classes and rehearsals.

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Qigong

10:00am–11:00am
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. 
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Carolina Caring Loss of Spouse Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
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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