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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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeview Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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.

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).

Ballet

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.

photo of author Virginia Evans

Virginia Evans Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from Virginia Evans about her novel "The Correspondent" and her writing process. A book signing will be held immediately following her talk.

Hickory Literary Festival

Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from authors Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller about their novels, writing processes, and publishing journeys. A book signing will be held immediately following their conversation.

Hickory Literary Festival

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with Dale Bailey

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Beginning with the Beginning: A Workshop in Getting Your Story Started with author and Lenoir-Rhyne University professor Dale Bailey.

Meagan Church Author Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hear from Meagan Church about her novels, including "The Mad Wife" and "The Last Carolina Girl" and her writing process. A book signing will be held immediately following her talk.

Hickory Literary Festival

Ron Rash & Friends

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Meet the Author

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ron Rash, Rhonda Browning White, David Dickson, Tim Peeler, and Patty Thompson will talk about writing, editing, and publishing in this panel discussion.

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 (5/03)	Mon (5/04)	Tue (5/05)	Wed (5/06)	Thu (5/07)	Fri (5/08)	Sat (5/09)
All Day						Closing Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library Description: Both libraries will be closed for staff training.
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers - Stretch-n-Grow Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Library Outdoor Stage Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. We are taking story time outside as we join certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing. 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Forever Flowers 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: As Mother's Day and graduation seasons approach, craft a brick block flower to express your love in a permanent way. This program is presented in partnership with Bricks & Minifigs. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Table Top Game Time! 2:30pm–4:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more! 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.
3 pm							This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Pottery Painting for Mother's Day 3:00pm–4:30pm Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Bring your adult and together paint pottery to celebrate Mother's Day. Both child and adult will get to select a piece of pottery to paint. Please register for both adult and child. 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Lego Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Children & Family, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Table Top Game Time! 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Play strategy games such as Catan, Viticulture, Faraway, Kingdomino, Splendor, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, and many more! 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 Classic Films with Joe Barrett 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–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: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Event Details: Come strum and play along with us in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome. Arrive at 6:00pm for helpful tips on getting started playing ukulele. Jam starts at 6:15.	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: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, 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.