Library

Adult The Page Burners Book Club is Hickory Public Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. No registration required.

Adult What equipment do I need for my day hike? Should I bring snacks? How much water do I need? How will I fit all this in my day pack?! Learn tips to help make your day hikes more fun and comfortable! Eileen Conway is an experienced hiker and holds a Wilderness First Aid certification from […]

Family 1st Thursdays ROCK at Ridgeview Branch Library. Youth of Ridgeview, we want to celebrate you as we learn about monthly gemstones! All are welcomed to celebrate birthdays, do crafts, make snacks, learn and have a great time!

Adult 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.  This month’s film is Open Range (2003) directed by Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, and […]

Parents Families looking for fun resources are invited to explore new ways to be our children’s first teachers. Certified Parent Educator Susan Reinhardt will be available to talk about free resources in Catawba County for prenatal and parents of children birth to age 5. From home literacy visits with PATS (Parents as Teachers), interactive playgroups […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited to join us for our teen writing club! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play story telling games, and more! Meets the second Monday of each month. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library  No registration is required. 

Teens  Create an LED exhibit that mimics the phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Use Arduino, 3D-printed coral pieces, and LED lights to create a coral reef that begins as a full rainbow of colors and then dims to white. Learn what causes this effect on coral, and how to start protecting our ocean's reefs! This […]

Adult The cool weather hiking season is approaching, so come learn about trail safety for the season! This class will cover topics like tick bites, hypothermia, and dehydration. Eileen Conway is an experienced hiker and holds a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO. This is the second class in a three-part series about outdoor education and  […]

All ages Master Police Officer Chris Berry and his K9 partner Rocco, from Hickory Police Department will share and demonstrate what they do for our community, how the canines are trained, and answer any questions you have.   

Adult, Teen Many have been impacted by the loss of loved ones through suicide. This evidence-based training by Partners Health Management teaches the skills to intervene in a suicide crisis: Question. Persuade. Refer. In this training you’ll gain the tools to recognize the warning signs, know how to offer hope, and how to refer help.

Wear your pajamas and slippers to the library on the second Thursday of the month for tales before bed, a storytime perfect for the whole family. No registration required. 

Adult Make all your pasta dreams come true! Joe Barrett will demonstrate how to make homemade pasta and cook it into a delicious pasta carbonara. Learn, Cook, Repeat with our Book to Table cooking classes. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

All Ages Meet us at Glenn Hilton Park Shelter #1 where Wild Birds Unlimited will teach about bird identification and bird feeding. Bring your binoculars for walk through the park to see what birds you can identify!  Register with Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism. Glenn Hilton Park Shelter #1

Adult  NC Cooperative Extension Agent April Vigardt will lead an informative session on native perennials and fall planting. Learn why fall is the best time to plant native plants/perennials and what you can do to increase your chances of success. We will also talk about native plant seed collection and outdoor stratification of native plant […]

Adult Local author Tracy Hawkins will host a poetry reading from her book Lyrics from a Chrysalis on the side lawn of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the program will be moved into the library meeting room.  Hawkins was determined […]

Adult  Are you confused about Medicare and how it works? Do you need guidance differentiating between Medicare plans?  April Berg, Senior Medicare Specialist with Prime Benefits, will provide an education session about what you need to know before you make a decision. She will cover the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements. […]

Teen & Adult Learn to sew a throw pillow cover in this guided program utilizing The Learning Lab’s sewing machines and the Library’s digital resource, Creativebug! All experience levels are welcome. Hickory Public Library card required to register.   Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. To register for this class visit https://hickory.librarycalendar.com

Adult Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The book selection for this month is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.

Adult If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to scale a rock face, this class is for you! Learn about the basics of indoor and outdoor climbing, the gear you’ll need, rock climbing lingo, and where to climb locally. Eileen Conway is an experienced climber and worked as an American Mountain Guides Association certified single pitch […]

All ages Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a […]

Adult  Do you work with people suffering from neurocognitive disorders? Do you have a loved diagnosed with dementia? The staff of VayaHealth will provide training at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, September 21. At 10:00, Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive discorders, symptoms, and […]

Family Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this storytime meant for all ages.

Teen Put on your old play clothes and explore different forms of messy art. Test out new techniques or use well-loved ideas without the fear of making a “mistake”. Together we'll throw away the pressure of perfectionism and just have fun creating.

Family  Local Fire Safety Educator and author, Maria Bostian, will take us on walk through her picture book, Firefighters’ Busy Day! through a StoryWalk, on display in the front library garden. StoryWalks are trails and small walking paths displaying picture books along the way to experience literacy and movement together. Come ready to hear Maria […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five […]

Adult Page Burners Book Club is Hickory Public Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location in the Hickory area.  Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. This month we will meet at Olde Hickory Station, 232 Government Ave SW Hickory, […]

Adult The selection for September is Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. A limited number of books are available for pickup at the 2nd floor service desk.   No registration required.

Teen & Adult  Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of 3D printing! This informative session for beginners will cover 3D printing fundamentals including important terminology, print materials, 3D modeling, slicing software, and more. Additionally, learn about The Learning Lab's 3D printers and how you can access them to start bringing your ideas to […]