Event List

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.

Celebrate Black Music Month and design your own clack fan just in time for Juneteenth.

Beat the heat and find your calm at the library’s Zen Den! This relaxing space is designed to help you slow down and refresh during the busy summer months.

Bring in healthy plants, seedlings, clippings, or divisions and exchange them with your fellow gardeners.

Friends of the Library hosts their annual meeting. along with a presentation from author Kelly Mustian.

Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair.  

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special performance by the Royal D'lite Steppaz!

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community-focused conversation about Juneteen

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Adventurers are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Each month will feature multiple sessions at once to accommodate all levels, from absolute beginner to seasoned adventurer alike.

Learn about the history of Juneteenth before attending one of the many celebrations happening all across Catawba County. Members of the Hickory NAACP will lead a meaningful, community focused conversation about Juneteen

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts' interactive story time will blend dancing and singing with the iconic sounds of George Gershwin, inviting children and families to step inside the story through rhythm, movement, and song.

Learn basic crochet stitches to create your own mini drawstring bag.

Learn how to play ukulele in a fun, supportive, relaxed group environment. Participants will learn basic chords and strum patterns, and start playing songs during the program.

Create your own diamond art masterpieces! Learn to use programs, such as Canva and Stitch Fiddle, to customize or create your own art for a diamond art painting.

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. 

In this fun and whimsical 2-hour workshop led by Andy Chrem, kids will create their very own personalized dream catcher.

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.

Embrace the beauty of summer by selecting your favorite seasonal scene! Join us for a calming diamond art session where you’ll bring a vibrant summer view to life with sparkling detail.

Munchkin Music is a joyful, high-energy program where little ones sing, dance, and move to the beat with instructor Rhonda Lickman. Kids age 2-4 will explore rhythm, play instruments, and discover the magic of music in a playful, hands-on way.

Beat the heat and find your calm at the library’s Zen Den! This relaxing space is designed to help you slow down and refresh during the busy summer months.

Get ready for the Critter Keeper, an animal show for those not-faint-at-heart, offering a unique look at insects, reptiles, and a python.