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
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Bring a sack lunch and eat while you learn all about Social Security with Doug Frye from the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA). Doug will cover information such as who is eligible for Social Security benefits, what a Defined Benefit Plan is, and will your benefits be taxed. This program is free for adults but […]
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Individuals with a disability are invited to join us for walks around the park! This program will take place on two different dates at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Crystal Martinez at cmartinez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2258. On Tuesday, June 7th we will be walking the paved walking trail at Hickory City Park. […]
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Join the staff of VayaHealth at the library on Thursday, July 21 for two training sessions. “Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What you Need to Know” will begin at 10:00. In this class, case reviews and activites will be used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. There will be a review of […]
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Enjoy a free family film downtown on Union Square. This Friday event will feature the 1999 American animated science fiction film The Iron Giant. Family Film Fridays are sponsored by the City of Hickory; Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Footcandle Film Society; Hickory Youth Council; Hickory Downtown Development Association; and Lake Hickory Realty LLC. […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Using a running water sluice kids ages 6 and up will learn and use identification and sorting techniques to find, examine, and classify minerals. Treasure seekers may keep the gemstones they find. Presented by the Schiele Museum of Natural History. Registration is required.
Create your own ocean inspired terrarium. Participants will learn about terrarium ecosystems, care, and plant propagation. This program is recommended for kids age 5 and up. Registration required.
Create your own ocean inspired terrarium. Participants will learn about terrarium ecosystems, care, and plant propagation. This program is for teens and adults Registration required.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
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
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]
All youth are invited to join the Grub Club! We’ll meet each Tuesday afternoon at the picnic shelter at Taft Broome Park to do a fun STEAM activity and enjoy a bag lunch. Free lunch is available at Brown Penn Recreation Center (or bring your own). In the event of unfavorable weather, activities will be […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
The Soap Bubble Circus is a one-of-a-kind, amazing and educational experience – Steve is the Ringmaster and the Bubbles are the performers. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, The Soap Bubble Circus is a fun and exciting bubble show for all ages.
Welcome to Double Digits Club! 😊😊. This group is in place to help connect kids and families with others in similar age ranges who are looking to make friendships. It is intended to be an active group! 🏃♂️ Groups with little to no activity do not accomplish the goal of connecting kids and allowing for social […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Dive deep into your creativity and join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts under the sea, for an exciting look at the classic fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid.” We will read excerpts from the original work by Hans Christian Anderson, sing along with popular songs from the musical, learn a short dance! Come make a splash […]
Dive deep into your creativity and join Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts under the sea, for an exciting look at the classic fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid.” We will read excerpts from the original work by Hans Christian Anderson, sing along with popular songs from the musical, learn a short dance! Come make a splash […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Harness the power of the sun to design your own library tote bag by using SolarFast dye to create photograms! Wear your play clothes. This program is weather dependent and may be cancelled if weather is unfavorable. Registration required.
Hickory – Houseplant SWAP: Sharing with a Passion, Saturday, August 6th at 3:00 PM, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Passionate about plants? Join the Hickory Public Library for a houseplant SWAP on Saturday, August 6 at 3:00 PM! You’re invited to bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings, and be ready to trade […]
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.