Summer Learning Program – Oceans of Possibilities

Dive into an ocean of possibilities this summer by reading fin-tastic stories, learning new facts about our beautiful oceans, and splashing into fun programs at the library. That’s right! It’s time for Hickory Public Library’s Summer Learning Program!

The Summer Learning Program runs from June 1 through August 15 and invites people of all ages to engage with books, ideas, and information! Tracking reading challenges is easy using Beanstack, the library’s online portal to logging books and completing activities. Beanstack is available on the web and as an app from Apple and Google Play store. You can access Hickory’s Beanstack at https://hickorync.beanstack.org/reader365

Programs will be happening at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library, Taft Broome Park, and Downtown Hickory, so check our online events at https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/events/category/library/.

Please note, programs requiring registration open 2 weeks in advance. For more information, call 828-304-0500 for Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block, and Ridgeview Branch Library, located at 706 1st St SW, call 828-345-6037. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Please see below for featured outdoor events:

Outside Stretch-n-Grow Storytime
Tuesdays | June 7-Aug 16 | 10 a.m.
Join the library and fitness instructors from Stretch-n-Grow for a stretchy, awesome, cardio-infused storytime! Bring your towel/blanket/yoga mat. Perfect for ages 3 and up.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Grub Club
Tuesdays | June 7-Aug 9 | 12 p.m.
All youth are invited to join the Grub Club! We’ll meet each Tuesday afternoon at the picnic shelter at Taft Broome Park for 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 moved to Brown Penn Recreation Center.
Taft Broome Park
Ridgeview Branch Library

Down to Earth Aerials
Saturday | June 11 | 11 a.m.
This exciting, outdoor aerial acrobatics performance using special rigging skills will entertain and inspire kids of all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Open to all ages/families.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Journey to Freedom Celebration
Monday  | June 13 | 4-6 p.m.
Drop in to commemorate Juneteenth by exploring the journey of freedom with crafts that will remind you of the journey in our rearview and the journey ahead!
Ridgeview Branch Library

Happy Birthday America Parade
Thursday | June 30 | 11 a.m.
Families are invited to decorate their wagons, strollers, bikes and even themselves and join our parade around the SALT Block. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. Pelicans SnoBalls will be at the parade!
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Billy Jonas Band Concert Under The Sails
Friday | July 15 | 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the Billy Jonas Band under the Sails for an outdoor performance that will engage and delight all ages.
The Sails – Downtown Hickory

Soap Bubble Circus
Thursday | July 28 | 11 a.m.
The Soap Bubble Circus is a one-of-a-kind, amazing and educational experience – Steve the Ringmaster and the Bubbles are the performers. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, The Soap Bubble Circus is a fun and exciting bubble show for all ages. Bring a chair and enjoy the show!
Ridgeview Branch Library (Taft Broome Park)