Performance: This 4th of July, Carnelle Scott is determined to win Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Miss Firecracker contest. Known as “Miss Hot Tamale,” she’s out to change everyone’s perception of her so she can leave town in a blaze of glory. Together with her quirky friend Popeye and erratic duo of cousins, Elain and Demount, she braves the odds to prove the […]
Event: Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are needed. The Learning Lab is available to library patrons ages 12 and up. A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use Learning Lab equipment. Patrons must sign the user […]
Event: Develop your hand sewing skills by learning a few basic stitches. After a quick tutorial, take what you learned to customize and upcycle a hoodie or sweatshirt. Feel free to bring your own hoodie or sweatshirt for a perfect fit. We will provide an assortment of hoodies, sweatshirts, fabric swatches, needles and thread. A Hickory Public Library card is […]
Event: Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in […]
Event: The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory. Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]
Event: Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist. This week explore jazz/hip-hop through Keith Haring's Untitled (Dance) (1987). These are introductory classes and open to any skill level. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high […]
Event: Take a stroll down memory lane and make crafts of the 90’s while we make a stop down Sesame Street to witness the birth of the most impactful children's series in TV history through documentary film, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021). About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering […]
Event: Participants will learn the basics of chess, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. Eugene Brown provides this program from the Big Chair Chess Club. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public […]
Event: The Folkways Film series is a collaborative program with the Footcandle Film Society and Folkstreams. Folkstreams is dedicated to preserving the stories of America through its mission of "finding, preserving, contextualizing, and showcasing documentary films on American traditional cultures." Established in 2000 by Tom Davenport, a national heritage award recipient, filmmaker, and farmer, this non-profit organization is supported by […]
Event: Join us Friday, June 27th from 6–8 PM for one of our most colorful nights of the year! Infused Jell-O shots Top shelf pre-roll All paint & planting supplies included Delicious food All for just $25 per person! Celebrate pride, creativity, and community with us! Call to reserve your spot: 828-929-2420 — these events fill up fast!
Event: Get ready to kick off your weekends with the rhythm of summer! The highly anticipated 2025 TGIF Summer Concert Series lineup will bringing a diverse lineup of live music to the heart of downtown. From soulful rhythm and blues to classic rock anthems and country twang, there's something for everyone to enjoy under the stars. Hailing from the Foothills […]
Performance: Randall Bramblett is an A-list singer/songwriter and musician who is penning and playing some of the best music of his long career. He’s played with Widespread Panic, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Winwood, and many, many others. He’s royalty. Rock on, Randall! About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like […]