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: Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and single people, and anyone interested in getting out, moving, listening to live music, and enjoying fellowship with others in the community. Beginners are welcome, and all dances are taught. You can help bring them to life by attending this inter-generational dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. […]

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 […]

Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Event: An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.   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: […]

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: Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. The book for June is Doc Watson: A Life in Music by Eddie Huffman. A limited number of copies will be available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk for those attending the book club. Books are made available from the North Carolina […]

Event: Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!   About: Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. 8 works were collected that year, and today, 75+ years later, the Museum now has approximately 1,500 art […]

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: Explore and practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in your everyday life. These techniques include open eyed awareness, mindful moving and eating, and how to conduct a general assessment of yourself throughout the day.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department […]

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: HMA Members have the opportunity to invite guests to an immersive cocktail hour and 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Calvin Reyes, featuring an innovative take on recipes from Jackson Pollock paired with the stories behind them. ($125 per person or $200 per couple)   About: Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American […]

Event: Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.   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 […]

Event: 🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶 Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. […]

Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs' market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more... join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Event: Inside Pitch Promotions presents the NC Collector’s Roadshow, Hickory’s largest sports card, toy, and collectibles show, returning to the Hickory Metro Convention Center on Saturday, June 28. This event will feature over 500 tables and more than 250 vendors from 10 different states, offering a wide range of items for collectors of all ages. Attendees can browse an extensive […]

Event: Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent […]

Event: Each student will be taking home a completed 2x2 ft barn quilt square. You will have 9 samples to choose from and you will be drawing your design. Each person will be able to learn the entire process of painting and designing a barn quilt. We have about 100 different colors to choose from and we will be taping […]

Event: Turning old glass into something new and fun! These whimsical mushroom terrariums are a lovely way to add magic to a room while nodding to the beauty of old glass! Along with making your own terrarium, we will discuss the techniques to make and care for a terrarium so you can continue to make your own terrariums! They will […]

Event: Ages 9-12. Join us to create some framed creepy crawly felt bugs.   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 […]

Event: Attending and playing games! Snacks available throughout the evening, all are welcome!

Event: Tour the Unknown of Catawba County’s Past. For the first time ever, the Historical Association of Catawba County is partnering with the incredible Ghost/Busted team to host a two-day paranormal investigation across three of our most iconic historic properties—and you can be part of it! This exclusive event includes the first public investigation of the well-known Murray’s Mill Historic […]