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Unifour Senior Games Silver Arts Reception

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies

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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

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Ages 0-4

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4

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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

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STEAM, Story Time

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Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

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Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library

Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room

Age Group: Ages 0-4, Ages 5-8

Program Type: STEAM, Story Time

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Enjoy stories that spark creativity and curiosity followed by hands-on activities that explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

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

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Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children & Family

Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Story Time

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

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

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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.

Joy Callaway and Vanessa Miller Author Talk

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

Off Site

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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.

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

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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.

Ron Rash & Friends

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

Off Site

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Book Clubs, Meet the Author

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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

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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.

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All Day	Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan All Day 6/1–7/2 Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Art Display Event Details: Hickory Public Library invites you to view the works of local artist Lauren Jordan. The exhibit, The Life of a Bag, will be on display until August 31, 2026, in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.
9 am		This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Stretch-n-Grow Story Time 9:30am–10:15am 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: Health & Wellness, Story Time Event Details: Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Children & Family" group Big Bang Boom 10:00am–10:45am 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: Music Event Details: Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Plant Swap & Ask-The-Extension-Agent 10:00am–11:00am Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Library Outdoor Stage Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Home & Garden Event Details: Bring in healthy plants, seedlings, clippings, or divisions and exchange them with your fellow gardeners. This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Annual Meeting 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Meet the Author Event Details: Friends of the Library hosts their annual meeting. along with a presentation from author Kelly Mustian.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Children & Family" group Unearth a Story: Summer Learning Kickoff! 2:00pm–4:00pm Children & Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family Event Details: Dig into a terrific summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include crafts, face painting, free Kona Ice, and more.				This event is in the "Adults" group Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness Event Details: Beat the heat and find your calm at the library’s Zen Den! This relaxing space is designed to help you slow down and refresh during the busy summer months.	This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Junk Journals 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair. 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 "Adults" group Royal D'lite Steppaz! 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies, Music Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special performance by the Royal D'lite Steppaz!
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5 pm				This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening of Dinosaurs: Field Trip to Catawba Science Center 5:00pm–6:30pm Children & Family, Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children & Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Catawba Science Center's Carpenter Hall and view a showing of the new planetarium show, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival. Attendees will be divided into two groups. 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 Event Details: 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. The film for June is "Jurassic World" Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Cast Includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Judy Greer, and Omar Sy. Runtime: 124 minutes. Production year: 2015. Studio: Universal Pictures
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: Community Connections, 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 "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chess Club 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: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Event Details: 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 "Adults" group Summer TBR Bookshelf 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: Crafts & Hobbies, Technology & Science Registration Required Event Details: Create your own TBR mini bookshelf! Learn how to use Canva to make small books to display on your own 3D printed bookshelf. 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 "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: Ridgeview Group Study 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Crafted Learning: Clack Fans 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Black Music Month and design your own clack fan just in time for Juneteenth. 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.

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