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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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Ages 0-4
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

Hear a story about animal adoption and learn how to adopt and care for animals and get a chance to meet adoptable pets. 

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
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
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 "Children & Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Picnic

11:00am–12:00pm
Children & Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens
Program Type: Community Connections
Event Details:

End the summer with a picnic in the park! Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library will provide lunch and then we’ll play in the park to celebrate the end of an amazing summer. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Red Cross Blood Donation Drive

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Donate blood and save a life. 

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Adaptation Sensation

11:00am–12:00pm
Children & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Community Connections, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet some of Catawba Science Center’s live animals up close and learn about the ways that these animals have learned to survive. Help your group's dinosaur survive by using what you’ve learned! 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unearth Self-Care

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

Unearth the relaxed you!

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
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a free outdoor music concert featuring some classic summer rock songs; including hits from the '60s to the '90s, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Lawn Seating

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
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
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafted Learning: Crochet Amigurumi Fidget Dino

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet an amigurumi fidget dino while uncovering life during the prehistoric era by watching Walking with Dinosaurs (2013). 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.

This event is in the "Children & Family" group

Diggery's Dino Adventure

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children & Family
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Find out what happens when Diggery, a paleontologist, discovers a 'top secret' box the museum accidently packed with his collection of dinosaur fossils.