The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]
All Ages Plant lovers are invited to The Learning Lab for an exciting houseplant swap! Bring healthy, pest-free houseplants or cuttings of your favorites to swap with others. Also, learn how to identify common houseplant pests and how to combat them. No registration required.
The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]
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
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.