In celebration of the Charles White: A Little Higher exhibit, the library is visiting Hickory Museum of Art for Expressive Arts Storytime – where we act out, art out, and use music and motion to share stories, songs, and more. Recommended for PreK-Early Elementary and caregivers. Join us in as we dive into “The World […]
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. This month we’ll celebrate weather with stories and activities that will blow you away. Plan to wear your play clothes. This program will take […]
Adult – Leticia Nichols will teach a cooking class that discusses the role of nutrition and diet in heart disease and help participants start on a journey toward an overall healthful and sustainable diet. In this plant-based class, we will discuss how incorporating more plants into your diet can not only lead to maintaining a […]
Adult – Join us for an afternoon with Kianna Alexander – North Carolina native and a featured author on the North Carolina Reads statewide book club organized by NC Humanities. Alexander will discuss the research and writing of her novel Carolina Built, which novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in a […]
Ages 7+ Get ready to embrace geek culture at the library in Random Fandom, a series of programs celebrating the awesomeness of Pokémon, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more! Each month we will highlight a new fandom for you to create around, explore, and geek out about. Gather your friends and family and embark on […]
Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive storytime geared for ages 3-5. All are welcome.
Genealogist Rhonda Roederer recounts an adoptee’s emotional search to locate his birth parents and ancestry. This workshop discusses how to use DNA results to help find lost and distant relatives. No registration required
Adult – Join community members in the Conference room to watch an interactive virtual panel discussion examining the themes in North Carolina Reads May selection, Under a Gilded Moon. The panel will feature author Joy Jordan-Lake and Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte discussing issues of wealth, poverty, corruption and family obligations during the Gilded Age. No […]
Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play in this storytime geared towards our smallest friends. All are welcome. No registration required.
Adults - Join us for a special meeting of the Open Door Book Club at Hickory Musuem of Art. The club will continue the North Carolina Reads series with the selection Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake. A limited number of books are available for pickup at the 2nd floor service desk. First come, […]
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.