Event: Letter Link is a monthly meet-up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high […]
Event: Story Time, followed by painting a ceramic pig! Each child will receive their own figurine & can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member! As much time as needed can be spent painting. Once finished, the piece will remain at the studio to be fired & you'll be contacted once it's ready for […]
Event: A relaxing night out painting with old friends and new friends. Enjoy provided snacks & drinks (yes, there'll be wine) while you paint the night away! Choose from our wide selection of pottery & create your own masterpiece!
Event: Story Time, followed by painting a ceramic pig! Each child will receive their own figurine & can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member! As much time as needed can be spent painting. Once finished, the piece will remain at the studio to be fired & you'll be contacted once it's ready for […]
Event: Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair. 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 the foothills of 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: 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: Western Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project, demonstrate a hand or power tool, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.
Event: Color Our World by painting your own tiny canvas. 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 the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick […]