Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan All Day 7/6–8/31 Jul-Aug 2026 Art Exhibit: The Life of a Bag by Lauren Jordan All Day 7/6–8/31 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.
This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Story Time with Community Helpers - Hickory Police Department 9:30am–10:15am Ages 0-4 This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Story Time with Community Helpers - Hickory Police Department 9:30am–10:15am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-4 Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time Event Details: Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. 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 "Children & Family" group All Ages Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Children & Family This event is in the "Children & Family" group Jul 8 2026 Wed All Ages Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children & Family Program Type: Story Time Event Details: An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 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 "Ages 5-8" group Twirl Together! 11:00am–12:00pm Ages 5-8 This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Twirl Together! 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 5-8 Event Details: Members of Hickory Ballet & Perfomring Arts' National Honor Society for Dance Arts welcome young dancers to join them in this dance class series. Dancers will participate in warm-ups, imaginative movement games, and simple chor 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 Air-dry Clay Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Air-dry Clay Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Unearth the sculptor within! Explore the possibilities of air-dry clay to create a paperclip bookmark buddy, pins, or mini sculptures. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Play Ukulele 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Learn to Play Ukulele 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League 5:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike. 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 "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 Jul 6 2026 Mon Community Threads 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dino-rific Stickers 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Dino-rific Stickers 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Technology & Science Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3 to create your own custom dinosaur-themed stickers. 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 Adventures in Homesteading and Pickling 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Adventures in Homesteading and Pickling 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Setting up your homestead doesn’t have to be over complicated or expensive! Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch will teach budget friendly DIY tips for different projects you can work on year-round.