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Art of Dance: Sevillanas

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.This ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

Stories in the Park: Nature Art

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.In the event of rain, story time will be held...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Taft Broome Park for stories, songs, and hands-on STEAM activities for young scientists. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

In the event of rain, story time will be held inside Ridgeview Branch Library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Atticus from the Raptor Center

Raptors Inspire

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Presentation or Lecture
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Birds have captured the imagination of humans for thousands of years. In this program presented by the Carolina Raptor Center, the audience will learn what sets raptors apart as a ...

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM, Presentation or Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Birds have captured the imagination of humans for thousands of years. In this program presented by the Carolina Raptor Center, the audience will learn what sets raptors apart as a unique species with the help of several avian ambassadors.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

Science Heroes

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, STEAM, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get excited about the science that’s all around ...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Live Performance, STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

All Ages Story Time

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K, K-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Hickory Ballet logo

Art of Dance: Modern/ Contemporary

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.This ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

Freedom Day Storytime

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time. Bring your family and friends to hear stories and enjoy music, dance, and craft as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and t...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a community-led story time. Bring your family and friends to hear stories and enjoy music, dance, and craft as we celebrate the freedom accomplished and the freedom to come! 

Letter Link

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Insects & Butterflies with Catawba Science Center

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Meet some of CSC’s live invertebrates up close and learn all about them. Explore the Flutterby Butterfly Habitat. Compare and contrast creatures from both land and water. Participa...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Meet some of CSC’s live invertebrates up close and learn all about them. Explore the Flutterby Butterfly Habitat. Compare and contrast creatures from both land and water.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

All Ages Story Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Hickory Ballet logo

Art of Dance: Jazz/Hip-Hop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.This ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and shake through art! Staff from Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts will lead classes on a different style of dance each week based on a painting from a famous artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

All Ages Story Time

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Independence Day

All Day
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Ridgeview Branch Library

Bottle Cap Art

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.

Required
Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.

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Bright Star Theatre: African Folktales

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Event Details:

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that cele...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa.

Story Time with Hickory Police Department

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. Attendance is limited to 75. 

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. Attendance is limited to 75. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

CSC logo

Reptile Raphael and Animal Enrichment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Learn about the ways Catawba Science Center animal care team provides enrichment for the animals while watching an ambassador animal paint. Attendees will also get to paint wooden ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn about the ways Catawba Science Center animal care team provides enrichment for the animals while watching an ambassador animal paint. Attendees will also get to paint wooden snakes.

Story Time with Hickory Fire Department

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Event Details:

Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and check out a fire truck with Hickory Fire Department. Attendance is limited to 75.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and check out a fire truck with Hickory Fire Department. Attendance is limited to 75.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Adorned Arts + Pottery

Books and Brushes

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Event Details:

Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The July 17 class will paint pottery inspired by Mina by Matthew Forsythe.A...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, Baby to Pre-K
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The July 17 class will paint pottery inspired by Mina by Matthew Forsythe.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

Letter Link

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Letter Link is a monthly meet up pen pal group focusing on engaging young writers’ literacy skills through creating postcards and letters for nonprofit organizations.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

CSC logo

Rocking Reactions with Catawba Science Center

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lawn at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Age Group:
Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. In the event of rain ...

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children & Family, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: STEAM, Outdoor Activity
Event Details:

Learn some basics of chemistry through fiery demonstrations. Demonstrations include dry ice and liquid nitrogen favorites, elephant toothpaste, and more. 

In the event of rain this program will move to Drendel Auditorium. 

Big Bang Boom!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Children & Family
Event Details:

Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. Attendance is limited to 75.

Library Branch: Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children & Family
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

Gear up for a family friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest kids in the family. Attendance is limited to 75.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Soap Carving

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Event Details:

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

Required
Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the art of carving using soap. Caregivers are asked to stay and carve soap along side the child or learn to crochet a washcloth.  Together you can make a great set!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Card Required

A Hickory Public Library card is required to register for this program. If you need help with your card number, call us at 828-304-0500.

For a temporary card, go to the library’s online catalog and click “Create Account” in the top right corner. This will give you a temporary card number that you can use for 14 days.  For more information, call the library or visit our website.

Magic School Bus LIVE!

The Magic School Bus LIVE!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room at Ridgeview Branch Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the eccentric and beloved Ms. Frizzle, along with her trusty sidekick Liz, as they embark on a journey of discovery and excitement. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in t...

Library Branch: Ridgeview Branch Library
Room: Z. Ann Hoyle Community Room
Age Group: Children & Family, K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Live Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Join the eccentric and beloved Ms. Frizzle, along with her trusty sidekick Liz, as they embark on a journey of discovery and excitement.