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. Registration required.
Adult – Join artist Steve Wilson in The Learning Lab for an in-depth stained-glass seminar. Steve became intrigued by stained glass after visiting St. George Chapel at Windsor Castle. This led him to take a stained-glass course where he created his first piece- inspired by a Fleur-de-Lis, and he was hooked. Much of his work is […]
Humanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will conduct a panel discussion about the ways that art was used to raise awareness of critical social issues during the Civil Rights Movement and the ways art inspired community members to fight for social change. No Registration required.
Free Play Basketball for all ages. All participants will need to sign a waiver before playing and anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class
Free play pickleball for all ages! Free play pickleball can take place on 2 to 4 nets depending on the time slot.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
Adult—Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulatied brain games and bingo. The emphasis of this program is to have fun in a friendly environment. Sponsored by the Friends of Hickory Public Library No registration required.
Free Play Basketball for ages 16 and up! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.
