Library

Travel to a galaxy far, far away with The Learning Lab! Teen Star Wars fans are invited to join us for this 2-part series to learn the basics of TinkerCAD and make a robot head decoration. Design your favorite robot from the movies or reimagine your own! In part one, create your online model using […]

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. For May we will be watching Splendor in the Grass, 1961 American period drama film starring Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood. […]

All ages—Stop by the library for free comics! Stick around to build your own super villain toy, create your own comic, or design a secret superhero identity. Comics are available while supplies last.

Join us to learn about the classic elements from the romantic ballet, Giselle. In the tradition of Swan Lake, Giselle is based on a retelling of the Slavic legend concerning the wilis, who are ghostly spirits of girls who have died before their wedding day. Come explore the drama of ballet, play with pretty props, […]

Join us at the library on the second Monday of each month for mind stimulating brain games and bingo. The emphasis of Senior Brain Games and Bingo is to have fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace make it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on […]

Children— Fly into the library to learn more about these nocturnal birds. We will explore the diet of these creatures by dissecting owl pellets (the undigested part of the bird’s food) to discover their most recent meal. No live animals will be present. For youth in grades K-5.  Registration is required and will open three […]

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited to join us for our teen writing club! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play story telling games, and more! May is Short Story Month, so we’re opening the floor to any teens who want to share their own or their favorite […]

Learn how to eat healthy while supporting local farmers! April Vigardt from the NC Catawba County Cooperative Extension will teach a demonstration class about cooking locally grown produce and how to access fresh, local foods. Each attendee will leave with a bag of produce to repeat the recipes at home. Registration is required and will […]

The library will host a series of Ted Talks and discussions at Coffee in the Coe in partnership with Hickory Museum of Art. The topic for May is Art & Social Justice. No registration is required.

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Wear your pajamas and slippers to the library on the second Thursday of the month for tales before bed. Join us on this royal adventure as we dive into tales of prince and princess. No registration required.

All ages—Mommy, Mom, Mama, Mimi. Whatever you call the special lady in your life, the best Mother’s Day gift is an experience. Join us at the library to customize your own matching jewelry sets together. While supplies last. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Join us for a special storytime featuring local author Tonja Smith. Tonja will read stories and talk about her artwork and writing as kids get to paint a watercolor picture. No registration required.

Children ages 7 and up are invited to The Learning Lab for our Tiny Tech all about robots! Some featured favorites include the Ozobots, bee bots, and dash and dot robots. Learn how to code these different bots to change colors, follow paths, or even make silly sounds! No registration required

Teen & Adult – Make a heart-shaped ring dish for Mother’s Day! Rachel Kersenbrock from Expressive Coffee & Arts will teach you how to create a unique creation using alcohol inks. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Adult –Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The book selection for this month is Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake.

All Ages - Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you the Hickory Hikers! Our next adventure is Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30am at Tuttle Educational State Forest in Lenoir, NC. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the […]

Teen & Adult – Songwriting club is a place to explore your creative side! Share your music, hear from local songwriters, learn about the music industry and more. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and any songs they are writing. Hosted by local musicians Andrew Massey and Nora Kaminski of Sycamore Bones. No registration […]

Join the staff of VayaHealth at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, May 18 for two training sessions. “Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help” will begin at 10 am and will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. “Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World” will begin at 11 am […]

Choose an air plant and a plastic creature to create a new world while we talk about air plant varieties and care. This program is for persons 13-18. Registration required.

All Ages Plant lovers are invited to The Learning Lab for an exciting houseplant swap! Bring healthy, pest-free houseplants or cuttings of your favorites to swap with others. Also, learn how to identify common houseplant pests and how to combat them. No registration required.

In celebration of the Charles White: A Little Higher exhibit, the library is visiting Hickory Museum of Art for Expressive Arts Storytime – where we act out, art out, and use music and motion to share stories, songs, and more. Recommended for PreK-Early Elementary and caregivers. Join us in as we dive into “The World […]

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 storytime meant for all ages. This month we’ll celebrate weather with stories and activities that will blow you away. Plan to wear your play clothes. This program will take […]

Adult – Leticia Nichols will teach a cooking class that discusses the role of nutrition and diet in heart disease and help participants start on a journey toward an overall healthful and sustainable diet. In this plant-based class, we will discuss how incorporating more plants into your diet can not only lead to maintaining a […]

Adult – Join us for an afternoon with Kianna Alexander – North Carolina native and a featured author on the North Carolina Reads statewide book club organized by NC Humanities. Alexander will discuss the research and writing of her novel Carolina Built, which novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in a […]

Ages 7+ Get ready to embrace geek culture at the library in Random Fandom, a series of programs celebrating the awesomeness of Pokémon, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more! Each month we will highlight a new fandom for you to create around, explore, and geek out about. Gather your friends and family and embark on […]

Genealogist Rhonda Roederer recounts an adoptee’s emotional search to locate his birth parents and ancestry. This workshop discusses how to use DNA results to help find lost and distant relatives. No registration required

Adult – Join community members in the Conference room to watch an interactive virtual panel discussion examining the themes in North Carolina Reads May selection, Under a Gilded Moon. The panel will feature author Joy Jordan-Lake and Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte discussing issues of wealth, poverty, corruption and family obligations during the Gilded Age. No […]

Adults - Join us for a special meeting of the Open Door Book Club at Hickory Musuem of Art. The club will continue the North Carolina Reads series with the selection Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake. A limited number of books are available for pickup at the 2nd floor service desk. First come, […]

All ages—Come and share your writings with a small group. Notes and thoughts will be shared by the poets and leaders. Gain the confidence to recite or perform your piece at the Ridgeview Community Juneteenth Celebration on June 10th.

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey.  Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Registration required. Please remember to arrive five minutes before session […]

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required. Caregivers are required to stay in room during the appointment. Please remember to arrive five minutes […]

Adults – The Page Burners Book Club is Hickory Public Library’s 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. This month we will meet at Parkway House Restaurant. No registration required.