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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.

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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 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

Story Time with Community Helpers - Catawba County Parks

9:30am–10:15am
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Hear nature stories and learn from our friends from Catawba County Parks in this special story time focusing on the County parks system.

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

All Ages Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children & Family
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.

Trivia & Jingo

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.  
11 am

Twirl Together!

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 5-8
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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Build-a-Dino

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hand sew a plush dinosaur stuffie while watching "The Good Dinosaur", a movie about an apatosaurus named Arlo who makes an unlikely human friend. Movie is rated PG.

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.

Zen Den

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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.
3 pm

Open Door Book Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

New members are always welcome at the Open Door Book Club. 

The book for July is "Morningside: 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American’s City Soul" by Aran Shetterly.  
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Jurassic Terrariums

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: The Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Utilize plants from The Learning Lab’s Plant Share & Seed Exchange to cultivate a miniature dinosaur world. 

 

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.

Hickory Poetry Salon

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Facilitated by Hickory Poet Laureate Scott Owens, this monthly group will include all things poetic: sharing, discussion, prompts, critiques and workshops. 

Everyone is welcome.

Book Bedazzling Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Connections, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your favorite book a sparkling makeover! Bring a book from your collection for a creative Book Bedazzling Workshop where you can decorate book covers with gems, glitter, and other dazzling embellishments.

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.

New Romantics Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

New Romantics is a monthly book club dedicated to celebrating the joy of love stories in all their forms. We bring readers together to share swoon-worthy reads, lively discussions, and a welcoming space where romance is always in the spotlight. New members are welcome.

July's selection is "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston.