Upcoming Events

The Friends of Hickory Public Library will present the awards for their annual bookmark contest. Meet the winners and see the winning artwork for all grade levels.

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Socializing is easy at the library! Preschool families can join this program for structured literacy supported play. This program is best suited for ages 2-4.

Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and Lego challenges.

Dig into a terrific summer! We’re kicking off Summer Learning with an outdoor celebration at Taft Broome Park. Fun will include crafts, face painting, free Kona Ice, and more. 

Let’s rock with Big Bang Boom!, a kiddie rock band, in a fun and family-friendly rock concert suitable for even the youngest rock stars in the family. 

No registration is required for this event. Limited to the first 75. 

Explore the Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Catawba Science Center's Carpenter Hall and view a showing of the new planetarium show, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival. Attendees will be divided into two groups.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 

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

Buckle up for a ROARING good time as the crew at Sigmon Theatrical take you on a thrilling, interactive expedition through the wonders of the prehistoric world!

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 

SUAH African Dance Theatre presents a dynamic cultural experience rooted in authentic West African traditions.

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 

In this physics activity, you will make your own ice cream in a bag! Try out a little science in the kitchen and turn liquids into solids in a tasty experiment. 

Have you ever wondered what a live alligator tail feels like? Or how about hand-feeding a prairie dog? Wildlife Geeks will be visiting with mammals, amphibians and reptiles for you to meet in this fun animal show and tell! 

An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. No registration required, first come, first serve up to 75 

Step back in time for a dino-mite adventure! In this interactive magic and illusion show, kids will dig into the world of dinosaurs and archaeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside books.