Early Bird Basketball
Early Bird Basketball
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]
All youth are invited to join the Grub Club! We’ll meet each Tuesday afternoon at the picnic shelter at Taft Broome Park to do a fun STEAM activity and enjoy a bag lunch. Free lunch is available at Brown Penn Recreation Center (or bring your own). In the event of unfavorable weather, activities will be […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
Don’t be jelly! Visit the library to float into a special storytime to celebrate jellyfish! We’ll read some zoo-tastic stories, then do some activities that will tentacle your fancy.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Harness the power of the sun to design your own library tote bag by using SolarFast dye to create photograms! Wear your play clothes. This program is weather dependent and may be cancelled if weather is unfavorable. Registration required.
Hickory – Houseplant SWAP: Sharing with a Passion, Saturday, August 6th at 3:00 PM, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Passionate about plants? Join the Hickory Public Library for a houseplant SWAP on Saturday, August 6 at 3:00 PM! You’re invited to bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings, and be ready to trade […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
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 makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on […]
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Decorate an umbrella to look like a jellyfish! You’ll leave with a unique umbrella to keep you dry from the rain. All supplies provided. For ages 12-18. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to event.
Enjoy a free family film downtown on Union Square. This Friday event will feature the 1996 American live-action/animated sports comedy film Space Jam. Family Film Fridays are sponsored by the City of Hickory; Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Footcandle Film Society; Hickory Youth Council; Hickory Downtown Development Association; and Lake Hickory Realty LLC. The […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
We’re not squidding when we say come to the library to dive into a special storytime to celebrate cephalopods! We’ll read some ink-credible books about squids, octopuses, and more! Then we’ll do some fun activities about these amazing creatures.
Join Dr. Tiffany Christian, PhD, for a presentation on the aspects and impacts of cultural appropriation on Saturday, August 13th at 1:00 pm at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. This program is presented in collaboration with the Hickory Community Theatre and is intended to explore modern issues associated with the historically-based musical MEMPHIS. The musical, which […]
Come and make your own sea themed tic tac toe rock set. While they dry enjoy some much-needed family time playing some of your favorite board games. Only one registration per family is needed.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join the library and certified fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Please bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to move, stretch, and listen to stories, while focusing on flexibility, strength, and literacy. No registration required. Participants will be asked […]
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Join the staff of VayaHealth at the library on Thursday, August 18 for two training sessions. “Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Effect on the Aging Brain” will begin at 10:00 and “Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis” will begin at 11:00. Both over the counter and prescription medications can help someone ease pain or […]
Kids ages 6 – 12 are invited to join us at Kiwanis Splash Pad for FREE water field day. We will have water balloon games, races, and so much more! The games will start at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18th until supplies last. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and some water to stay hydrated! […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Let's focus on the core - the powerhouse of the body! Pilates improves flexibility & builds strength while improving coordination & balance. Emphasis on the abs, back, glutes, and thighs. An all-around great workout! Cost: $2 Residents, $4 Non-residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Certified yoga teacher Vicki McPherson will teach an all-levels beginner friendly yoga class on the SALT Block lawn in front of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Bring your own mat or a towel and plenty of water. No registration required.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Enjoy a free family film downtown on Union Square. This Friday event will feature the 2017 American computer-animated fantasy film Coco. Family Film Fridays are sponsored by the City of Hickory; Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Footcandle Film Society; Hickory Youth Council; Hickory Downtown Development Association; and Lake Hickory Realty LLC. The series will show films […]
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
A yoga practice of mindfulness, meditation, and movement with modifications offered for each participant to lessen or increase levels of strength, stretching, and balance. Please contact instructor Cynthia Haas at 828-295-2319 for more information! $5.00 per class
Free Play Pickleball for seniors ages 60 and up! 2 nets will be set up!
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited for stories and songs. A take-home craft will be provided for each child who attends.
This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Adults - Join us at the Patrick Beaver Library every Thursday in September at 10:30 am for Qi Gong with certified instructor, Ruthie Hill. Qi Gong is an integrative exercise involving gentle stretching and flowing movements synchronized with breathing techniques. It can be practiced seated or standing and is perfect for a variety of ages […]
You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands, please visit www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic.
Free Play Full Court Basketball. There is no charge to play but all participants will need to sign a waiver to get a Gym ID card.
Family—Splash into a special story time to have a whale of a time celebrating whales! We’ll read some fin-tatsic stories, then do some awesome activities that will blow you away.
All Ages - Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department and the Hickory Public Library have teamed up to bring you Hickory’s newest hiking club! For September, we will hike the High Shoals Falls trail at South Mountain State Park. This club is open to hikers of all ages and experience levels. Children under the […]
Teen—Learn basic hand stitches while customizing your own notebook for the school year. Registration is required.
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.