Rootle Discovery Corner at Ridgeview Branch Library

Families in Hickory now have access to a Rootle Discovery Corner—a fun, child-friendly space designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through play! Hosted by Hickory Public Library at the Ridgeview Branch, this special corner is stocked with free educational resources including books, literacy games, STEM activities, hands-on learning tools, and PBS KIDS materials.

Rootle Discovery Corners are created with parents, caregivers, and educators in mind, offering easy, engaging ways to help children build school readiness and early literacy skills. Everything is centered around play-based learning—and it’s completely free to explore and enjoy!

With one Rootle Discovery Corner in every North Carolina county, these colorful bookcases can be found in libraries, family resource centers, Smart Start and Partnership For Children locations, children’s museums, and more. They’ve been used in Parent, Educator, and Play and Learn programs, lending libraries, and family engagement efforts across the state.

Thanks to special funding, all materials are provided for free use, making it even easier for families to discover, learn, and grow together. Come visit the Rootle Discovery Corner at the Ridgeview Branch Library and start your learning adventure today.

Ridgeview Branch Library is located at 706 First Street SW in Hickory. For more information about Hickory Public Library’s two branch locations, visit www.hickorync.gov/library.