Upcoming Events

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.

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

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

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. 

Friends of the Library members and the general public are invited to the Friends Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, hear from author Rhonda Browning White about her novel Filling the Big Empty.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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! 

Join the staff of Partners for courses on mental health topics the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Continuing Education hours can be provided.

June topic: Sundowning and Sleep Changes in Dementia

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.

Jingle de Niet will lead a free yoga class that focuses on breath, gentle poses, and meditation. Join her on the Library Lawn for a practice towards complete wellness of both body and mind. Bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.