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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.

Tinker Tales logo

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
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
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
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.

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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
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
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.

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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.

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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.
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Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
9 am

Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Ages 0-4
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. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 20-minute story time sessions.

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

Dino Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-4
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us outside on the library lawn to read about our favorite dinosaurs and make your very own clay fossils. In the event of rain, this story time will be postponed to July 8 and replaced by All Ages Story Time.

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.

Lawn Seating

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Classic Films with Joe Barrett

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 July is Jaws 

Directed by Steven Spielberg. Cast includes Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton.
6 pm

SUAH African Dance Theater

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Music
Event Details:

SUAH African Dance Theatre presents a dynamic cultural experience rooted in authentic West African traditions.

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
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.   
 

Ukulele Group Jam

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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. 

Ridgeview Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 9-12, Teens, Adults
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.