Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
United States

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Ridgeview Branch Library

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Ridgeview Branch Library
706 1st St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
United States

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Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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 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.

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).

Catawba County Genealogical Society

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

April's meeting of the Catawba County Genealogical Society is co-sponsored by Hickory Public Library and hosted at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day							Hickory Literary Festival All Day Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Connections, Meet the Author
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 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.	This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia & Jingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				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!
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Door Book Club 3:30pm–5:00pm 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: Book Clubs Event Details: Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. New members are always welcome at the Open Door Book Club. The book for April is "The Devil’s Done Come Back: New Ghost Tales from North Carolina" by Ed Southern.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Children & Family" group Friends of the Library Bookmark Awards Ceremony 5:00pm–6:00pm Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Art, Community Connections Event Details: The Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the awards for their annual bookmark contest. Meet the winners and see the winning artwork for all grade levels.
6 pm		This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group The Doodle Den Art Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM Event Details: Every third Monday, 6-7pm, join us for hands on art projects, for youth ages 9+. This month we are creating paper weaving. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Macramé Plant Hangers 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for April showers by making a macramé plant hanger for your favorite plant! Perfect for macramé beginners or pros. 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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Sojourner Truth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome.	This event is in the "Adults" group Hickory Poetry Salon 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group will include all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops. Everyone is welcome.		This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgeview Chess 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group 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: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Recycled Fabric Bowls 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day! Learn to make bowls from recycled plastic bags and fabric to keep them out of the landfill. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Van Gogh's Terrace at Night Diamond Art 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Picture yourself at a quiet café terrace under a glowing night sky—now make it shimmer with diamond art! Step into the starry glow of Van Gogh’s enchanting Terrace at Night—and make it sparkle! 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.
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm						This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Story Time at Lowes Foods City Park 10:00pm–11:00pm Ages 0-4 Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a special story time designed for children ages 0-4 and their families at Lowes Foods City Park in downtown Hickory. We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy being outside together as a community!