Serving Tennis Stories and Play at Ridgeview Branch Library

Calling all families and future tennis stars! Visit Ridgeview Branch Library on Thursday, October 13, at 4:30 p.m. to learn about two African Americans tennis legends, Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, who helped make tennis more accessible to all.

Afterwards, we’ll take that knowledge to the tennis courts next door to the library and have some fun learning more about tennis hands-on. Individuals from the Greater Hickory Tennis Association and Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will provide some basic tennis instruction. Tennis rackets and balls will be available, but plan to wear your play clothes!

Participation is free, but registration is required. Register with Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism here: bit.ly/3M9is6a. This program is best suited for ages 7 and up. Presented in partnership with the Greater Hickory Tennis Association and Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism. 

For more information, call 828-345-6037. Ridgeview Branch Library is located at 706 1st Street SW, at the corner of 1st Street and 7th Avenue SW, beside Ridgeview Recreation Center. All library programs are free and open to the public.