Event List

Explore an array of techniques and tools for crafting bracelets, earrings, and necklaces! Learn to use The Learning Lab’s Cricut Maker 3 to precisely cut leather, bake clay pieces ...

Take part in a multicultural book discussion that explores equality through books that tackle race, gender, and other important social issues. New members are always welcome. The b...

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

“Hey kid, did you know that dragons love tacos,” and when they eat the tacos, they make so much noise! Learn how to write music with Heather Niemi Savage, an accomplished composer ...

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership...

Open Door Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Open Door Book Club will continue its' participation in North Carolina Reads 2024. The book for May is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  A limited number of copies wi...

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. T...

Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games at the library.   

You can be anything you put your mind to! Explore a variety of career paths exemplified by people of color connected to our community. Practice networking by building your communic...

Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive story time designed for ages 3-5. All are welcome. 

The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory.  Group members read a book of their choosi...

For May we will meet at Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill, 715 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd, Hickory, NC 28602.

Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play. All are welcome. 

Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution! Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership...

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County! Members of the Hickory NAACP will show Ted Talk videos and ...

Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome. T...

All are welcome to the annual business meeting of Friends of Hickory Public Library followed by talk from news anchor and author Molly Grantham.

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. This fun opportunity will help build fluency and confidence. Sign up for a h...

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! First come, first serve, up to 50 participants while supplies last.

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow! Bring a towel/blanket/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. We'll meet outside on the lawn - in the event...

Drop in for the passport club where each week we create and explore through STEAM, crafts, and books! Each event is open to the first 40 persons in attendance, while supplies last....