Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
United States

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Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Ridgeview Branch Library

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Ridgeview Branch Library
706 1st St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
United States

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Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

Story Time

Story Time at Lowes Foods City Park

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Connections, Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Program Type: Community Connections, Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for a special story time designed for children ages 0-4 and their families at Lowes Foods City Park in downtown Hickory. We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy being outside together as a community!

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

Full

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

Open

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

Open

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.

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

Open

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

Open

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.

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.

Stretch N Grow

Tales for Preschoolers - Stretch-n-Grow Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Library Outdoor Stage at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Ages 0-4

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Library Outdoor Stage

Age Group: Ages 0-4

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

We are taking story time outside as we join certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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Health Fair

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Connections, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Our community health fair will feature local non‑profit and government organizations. Drop in to explore free resources, learn about wellness services, and connect with groups dedicated to supporting our community’s health.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/02)	Mon (8/03)	Tue (8/04)	Wed (8/05)	Thu (8/06)	Fri (8/07)	Sat (8/08)
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.
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-4" group Tales for Preschoolers 10:00am–10:30am 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: Story Time Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-4. All are welcome. 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 0-4" group Tiny Tales 10:00am–10:30am 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: Story Time Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or quilt. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga 10:00am–11:00am 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Chair yoga offers an accessible practice towards wellness of both body and mind. This free class will focus on breath, gentle adapted poses, and meditation. Chairs are used for seated and supported standing poses.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Embroidery Photo Frame 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Display your favorite captured moments of the summer! Learn basic embroidery stitches to create a decorative frame for your photos. 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 "Adults" group Zen Den 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craft and Art Supply Swap 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Home & Garden Event Details: Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before August 8th to get an early access ticket to the swap. Guidelines for donations:
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm			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 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 "Adults" group Classic Films with Joe Barrett 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 August is "Planet of the Apes." Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Cast includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore.
6 pm		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 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. August Focus: Weaving Disclaimer(s) 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 Ukulele Group Jam 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 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.	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 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: 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.