Upcoming Events

The film for June is Day of the Jackal 
Directed by Fred Zinnemann 

Cast Includes: Terence Alexander, Michael Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, and Denis Clary 

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.

Create your own homemade soy wax candle with Andream Luxury Candles. The instructor will walk you through the steps to craft a gorgeous, sweet-smelling candle. 

Individuals must sign a safety waiver to participate in this workshop.

Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.  

Use ice and fabric dye to create a tie-dye effect on cotton fabric. We will provide a tote bag, but you can bring a white, 100% cotton t-shirt to dye instead. 

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.

Got your boots, but not your fan? No worries, we got you! Customize and assemble your own clack fan for all the Juneteenth celebrations and Trail Ride events to come!  
 

We will be visited by local botanical cultivator, The Flower Fairy, who will talk about how to keep your cut flowers fresher longer, what varieties last the longest, and growing your own flowers. Then, build your own bouquet to take home!

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.

Come vibe with your friends to a curated music playlist and craft stations.

Many people love to grow plants but have little outdoor space to do so. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn ideas on how to make the most of gardening in small spaces. 

Saddle up and bring your fans! Learn step-by-step moves from instructor Maria Phillips-Robinson in this fun Trail Ride style line dance class. 

All experience levels welcome.

Create your own Mario world while creating a terrarium with plants and decorative materials in this fun eco-friendly project.

Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are needed. 

Kinusaiga is a Japanese fiber art creating designs or landscapes using scrap fabric. We’ll take inspiration from this to create one-of-a kind patchwork art. No artistic skills are needed. 

Develop your hand sewing skills by learning a few basic stitches.  After a quick tutorial, take what you learned to customize and upcycle a hoodie or sweatshirt. Feel free to bring your own hoodie or sweatshirt for a perfect fit.

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.