MARCH 2025 FEATURED EVENTS Roll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons League Monday | March 10 | 5 p.m. Teen & Adult Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library on the second Monday of every month. Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Crafty Makers Social Hour Monday | March 10 | 6 p.m. Teen & Adult Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Women’s History Month Celebration Thursday | March 13 | 6:30 p.m. Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library and Women’s Resource Center present their annual awards program and reception to celebrate and honor the contributions of women in our community. Felicia Culbreath-Setzer is this year’s featured speaker. Ridgeview Branch Library
Hickory Hikers: Valdese Lakeside Park Friday | March 14 | 2 p.m. This joint program from Hickory Public Library and City of Hickory Sports, Recreation & Sports Tourism will introduce you to great hikes and parks in our area. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For March, Hickory Hikers will meet at Valdese Lakeside Park. Valdese Lakeside Park
CHILDREN Tales for Preschoolers Tuesdays | 10 a.m. Ages 3-5 Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Tiny Tales Storytime Wednesdays | 10 a.m. Ages 0-2 Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts Books to Broadway: Alice In Wonderland Jr. Saturday | March 1 | 2 p.m. Learn how songs tell stories with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts at this story time based on Alice in Wonderland. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Lego Club Monday | March 3 | 5 p.m. Ages 6+ Explore our creativity through Legos. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Pi Day Escape Room Tuesday | March 11 | 5 p.m. Ages 9+ Use the power of pi(e) to solve the puzzles in this Pi Day escape room. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Tinker Tales: Music Thursday | March 13 | 10 a.m. Hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering. Ridgeview Branch Library
The Doodle Den Monday | March 17 | 6 p.m. K-5 This month we will create air clay paintings. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Tasty Tales: Hand Pies Tuesday | March 18 | 4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Learn how to use kitchen tools safely while taking turns mixing and measuring to create a tasty treat. Ridgeview Branch Library Letter Link Thursday | March 20 | 4:30 p.m. Pen pals write postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library