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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

9:00am-8:00pm

(828) 304-0500

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-8:00pm

(828) 345-6037

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

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All Day	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.
9 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Story Time with Community Helpers - Hickory Fire Department 9:30am–10:15am 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: Community Connections, Story Time Event Details: Learn about fire safety and visit a fire truck with Hickory Fire 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.
10 am				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 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.
11 am		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 Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 5-8 Event Details: Members of Hickory Ballet & Performing 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 "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Science Heroes: Digging It! 11:00am–12:00pm Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 This event is in the "Ages 5-8" group This event is in the "Ages 9-12" group Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Ages 5-8, Ages 9-12 Program Type: STEAM, Story Time Event Details: Unearth your love for science in this interactive STEM show! Volunteers will help the performers conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt!
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2 pm		This event is in the "Children & Family" group WildLife Geeks 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: STEAM Event Details: Have you ever wondered what a live alligator tail feels like? Or how about hand-feeding a prairie dog? Wildlife Geeks will be visiting with mammals, amphibians and reptiles for you to meet in this fun animal show and tell! 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Hanging Propagation Station for Teens 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Room: The Learning Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden Registration Required Event Details: Upcycle various glassware to construct your own propagation station to hang anywhere. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hanging Propagation Station 6:00pm–7:00pm 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, Home & Garden Registration Required Event Details: Upcycle various glassware to construct your own propagation station to hang anywhere. 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 "Ages 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chess Club with Beginner Group Lesson 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Songwriting Club 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music Songwriting Club is a place to explore your creative side. Share your music, hear from local songwriters and learn about the music industry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musician Andrew Massey.

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