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Hickory Hikers

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 294, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

All Ages Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism and Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory Hikers! Our next adventure is Saturday, July 15 at 9am in Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock. Hickory Hikers is open to all ages and experience levels but children under the age of 13 must […]

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

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

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 […]

Free
Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

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

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 […]

Free

The Wizard Experience

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

Family Wingardium leviosa! Let your imaginations take flight with this fully interactive wizarding adventure! You’ll feel like you’ve enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as audience members help make objects appear, disappear, and transfigure. You’ll see a broom take flight, an enchanted talking sorting hat, and incredible magic right before your very eyes. […]

Fostering Our Community: Learn How to Become a Foster Parent

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

Adult Have you thought about becoming a foster parent but you’re not sure where to start? Cassandra Rising, Family Recruitment Specialist for Children’s Home Society of the Catawba/Unifour Area will host an informational meeting for families who want to learn more about becoming a foster parent and how to help support the foster care community. […]

Event Series Storytime with Stretch N Grow

Storytime with Stretch N Grow

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on the Lawn 375 Third St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Kids ages 3 and up are invited for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! We’ll move, stretch & listen to stories while we focus on flexibility, strength and literacy. Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. In event of rain, story time will be moved indoors […]

Event Series All Together Tales

All Together Tales

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

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Check the calendar for special performers and community helper guests! No registration required/limited to the first 75.

Dance Camp: Ballet

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

Children All Together let’s dance in this mini-series class focusing on the introductory steps to Classical Ballet. Learn ballet terminology, dance techniques and a few of ballet’s most famous stories. Join us for one or all classes! Dance experience is welcome but not necessary. Participants must sign a waiver. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks […]

Free

STEAM Explorers

Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st St SW, HICKORY, NC, United States

Children Calling all STEAMers! Join local non-profit organization Let Me STEAM for summer fun while exploring the world of recycling through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For children in Grades K-5.

Dance Camp: Contemporary

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

Teens Through fun, modern music and dance exercises, students in this mini-series will learn about the language of dance and how to express different emotions and ideas with movement. Join us for one or all classes! Dance experience is welcome, but not necessary. Registration required Registration opens 3 weeks in advance.

Free

Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.

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