Storytimes at the Hickory Public Library
This summer, Hickory Public Library is offering exciting storytimes that you won't want to miss. Some of our storytimes reoccur every week and others are based around special events or performances. All of our summer storytimes combine books, songs, super fun activities, and themes!
Recurring Storytimes
Storytime with Stretch N Grow
Tuesdays | June 5-Aug 5 | 9:30 a.m.
Family - Kids ages 3 and up are invited for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused story time! We’ll move, stretch & listen to stories while we focus on flexibility, strength, and literacy. Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to the first 30 in attendance. Regular preschool story times resume indoors, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., starting August 8.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on the Lawn
All Together Tales
Wednesdays | June 5-Aug 5 | 10 a.m.
An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Check the calendar for special performers and community helper guests!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library -No registration is required/limited to the first 75.
All Together Tales at Hickory Museum of Art
2nd Thursdays ǀ June – Aug | 6:30 p.m.
Family-A storytime that is focused on the importance of art – through singing, dancing, and being imaginative. Discover stories and activities on how art can impact and inspire not only a person but the world. Celebrate the Charles White exhibit by joining us on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
No registration is required – free event at the Hickory Museum of Art.
Tiny Tales
Wednesdays | resuming Aug 9 | 10 a.m.
Tiny Tales returns! This story time is designed for babies up to age 2. Your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library-No registration is required/limited to the first 45
Special Event Storytimes
Freedom Day Storytime
Mon. | June 19 | 11 a.m.
Family -Together let’s celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time! Bring your family and friends to hear stories, and enjoy music, dance, and craft as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and the freedom to come!
Ridgeview Branch Library
Adopt-a-Pet Storytime
Tues. | June 20 | 4 p.m.
Family-Puppies, kittens, dragons, and more are up for adoption and they need to find their fur-ever home. Learn all about pets and adopt the purrrrfect plush pet for you! Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
All Together Tales with Hickory Police Department
Wednesday | June 21 | 10 a.m.
Family-Meet Officer Null for a special community helpers story time with Hickory Police Department! We will have stories, a cool police car to check out, songs, and more!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library-No registration is required/limited to the first 75
Adopt-a-Pet Storytime
Mon. | June 26 | 2 p.m.
Family-Puppies, kittens, dragons, and more are up for adoption and they need to find their fur-ever home. Learn all about pets and adopt the purrrrfect plush pet for you! Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.
Ridgeview Branch Library Number of participants: 15
All Together Tales with Hickory Fire Department
Wednesday | June 28 | 10 a.m.
Family-Hear stories, check out a cool fire truck, and meet Pluggie, the fire department's special helper in this special story time with Hickory Fire Department!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library- No registration is required/limited to the first 75.
Criss Cross Mango Sauce
Wed | July 5 | 10 a.m.
Family-Let’s sing, dance, and tell stories All Together with Criss Cross Mango Sauce in this super fun bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime full of live music and more!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library- No registration is required/limited to the first 75.
All Together Baseball Tales with Conrad from Hickory Crawdads
Wednesday | July 12 | 10 a.m.
Family-All the way from LP Frans Stadium, it’s everyone’s favorite crustacean, Conrad the Crawdad! Summer is the best time to celebrate baseball and Conrad will help us read, cheer, pose for photos, and more!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library- No registration is required/limited to the first 75.
Tinker Tales: The Great Outdoors
Friday | July 21 | 11 a.m.
Family-Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages. This month we’ll celebrate the great outdoors with stories and activities that are sure to make you a happy camper.
Ridgeview Branch Library
Tinker Tales: Outer Space
Friday | August 4 | 11 a.m.
Family-Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering in this story time meant for all ages. This month we’ll blast off to space and have fun exploring stars, rockets, and more through stories and activities!
Ridgeview Branch Library