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: 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: 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 […]
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 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.
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.
Event: Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. 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 […]
About: Practice self-sufficiency and stock your pantry! Learn how to save the colors of the season by preserving your summer garden goodies with Melissa Falcone of True Cut Ranch.
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 […]
Event: Take an adventure into The Forgotten Realms with a new group of characters to create mayhem and mischief (and maybe save some people along the way). 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: Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and check out a fire truck with Hickory Fire Department. 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 […]
Event: Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike. 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, […]