Library

All Ages Feel the thunder of Japanese Taiko drums as sensei Ron Collins from Tampa Taiko performs in a style of a martial artist. Sensei Collins will share with you how he made these drums and explore the history and traditions of this ancient art form! No registration required but will be limited to the […]

All Ages Feel the thunder of Japanese Taiko drums as sensei Ron Collins from Tampa Taiko performs in a style of a martial artist. Sensei Collins will share with you how he made these drums and explore the history and traditions of this ancient art form! Patrick Beaver Memorial Library No registration required/limited to the […]

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 […]

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 story time meant for all ages. This month we’ll blastoff to space and have fun exploring stars, rockets and more through stories and activities!

All Ages Let's put the finishing touches on our 2023 Summer Learning Community Mural.  Help us install the mural outside for all to see that we are all truly part of the same thing!

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 […]

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your favorite constellation come to life in this awesome mashup of embroidery and tech! You will embroider a constellation of your choice then add LED lights to make it glow. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Hickory Public Library card required to register.

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your favorite constellation come to life in this awesome mashup of embroidery and tech! You will embroider a constellation of your choice then add LED lights to make it glow. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Hickory Public Library card required to register.

Adult Marcie Cohen Ferris presents a virtual talk about food and foodways across North Carolina. Marcie Cohen Ferris gathers a constellation of leading journalists, farmers, chefs, entrepreneurs, scholars, and food activists—along with photographer Baxter Miller— to offer a deeply immersive portrait of North Carolina’s contemporary food landscape. Ranging from manifesto to elegy, Edible North Carolina’s […]

Adult Dawn Mathews of The Thankful Goat Farm is returning to teach Nutritious Meals in 15 Minutes. In this 2-hour class, she will outline ways to both expedite and find cheaper options to get meals on the table quick. This is a cooking demonstration class with a tasting for the participants. Let’s have some fun […]

Adult - Get ready to laugh and learn as you join the Redhawk Publications staff for a night of storytelling and bookish banter! Hear all about their bestselling books of 2023 and the wild tales behind them. From the books they snagged to the ones that slipped through their fingers, this crew has some amusing […]

Part 1: August 3 from 6-7 PM Part 2: August 10 from 6-7 PM Teen & Adult This two-part series combines technology and plants! In part one learn basic 3D modeling using TinkerCAD to create a succulent planter which will then be 3D printed. In part two, prep your planter, choose a succulent to plant, […]

All Ages Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism and Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory Hikers! Our next adventure is Saturday, August 12 at 9am at Valdese Lakeside Park. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an […]

Ages 7 and up Learn all about robots! Some featured favorites include the Ozobots, Bee Bots, and Dash and Dot robots. Learn how to code these different bots to change colors, follow paths, or even make silly sounds!

Adult Join the staff of VayaHealth for two training sessions. “Opportunities to Help During Crisis” will begin at 10 am. This course provides information about crises in older adults, barriers to de-escalation, and specific methods of stabilizing support.  “Communication 101” will begin at 11 am. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize […]

Adult &Teen Partners Health Management presents a two-hour training about some of the more common behavioral health disorders. The class includes information about treatment and what to do in a crisis. Together let's learn and became aware. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Adult Do you struggle to get your daily serving of vegetables in the food you and your family eat? Learn tips and recipes to hide your veggies and create healthy, flavorful meals in this hands-on cooking class. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Adult It’s not always what you know, but who you know. Come expand your social and professional circles in a casual setting. Together let’s build relationships that not only encourage you where you are but push you forward.

Teen & Adult Annie Martin (aka Mossin’ Annie), owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises in Pisgah Forest, NC and nationally recognized author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening (Timber Press 2015), will speak all about growing, caring for, and utilizing moss in a sustainable landscape. Mossin' Annie will emphasize aesthetic and environmental advantages of eco-friendly […]

Ages 7 and up. Experience a blast from the past with Retro Gaming. Play games like Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and more on retro consoles, use Makey Makeys to play online games, create fun pixel art, and more! This program is recommended for everyone ages 7 and up. Registration is required and will open […]

Adults The selection for August is Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.  Copies will be available for pickup at the 2nd floor service desk after July 26th. No registration required.

Teens End your summer break with an afternoon of games. Put your bluffing skills to the test in a game of Werewolf. No registration required/limited to first 18

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 […]

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 […]

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.