About: Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. The book for July is An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood by Jimmy Carter. A limited number of copies will be available for sign out at the 2nd floor service desk.
About: Learn the basics of paper circuitry by making an LED book lamp. 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 agreement policy and participate in a free orientation session conducted by library staff before using the Lab.
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 […]
About: 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: Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth. Together you can make a great set!
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 […]
About: Kat Evans, Creative Director for NoCo Arts and the artist behind Terra Artemis, will lead a sustainable art workshop focusing on creating inks and paints using materials found easily in the kitchen (turmeric, berries, eggshells), copper oxide (made from copper fittings and distilled white vinegar), rust, and charcoal. Participants will learn the properties of binders that can be used with the […]
Event: Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions. Attendance will be limited to 40 each session, first come, first serve. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a […]
About: Join the eccentric and beloved Ms. Frizzle, along with her trusty sidekick Liz, as they embark on a journey of discovery and excitement. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Presented by Sigmon Theatrical.
About: 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. This club meeting also features a beginner group lesson by Tim Hanks, United States Chess Federation (USCF) National Master. Tim Hanks is a retired Electrical Engineering Manager now residing in Hickory, NC after […]
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: 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: […]