Upcoming Events

Construct vivid collage using plastic bottle caps, paint, and paper.

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

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa.

Explore the color of our world as renowned photographer Kevin Adams takes you on a colorful journey across the Tarheel State.

Learn about safety with Officer Null from Hickory Police Department. Attendance is limited to 75. 

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

Learn about the ways Catawba Science Center animal care team provides enrichment for the animals while watching an ambassador animal paint. Attendees will also get to paint wooden snakes.

Create beautiful art using various greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.  Materials will be provided, or bring in your own plant materials to use. 

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

Gotta plant ‘em all! Create your own Pokémon inspired terrarium with live plants and decorative materials.

Craft your own mini fruit pinata from kraft tape, paper, paints, and candies.

Design your own welcome mat while exploring the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers in the documentary film, Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018).  
 

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.  

Families are invited for a fitness-based story time with Stretch-n-Grow. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of rain, story time will be moved indoors and limited to two 15-minute story time sessions.

Put on your old play clothes and explore different forms of messy art. Test out new techniques or use well-loved ideas without the fear of making a “mistake”.

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.

Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and check out a fire truck with Hickory Fire Department. Attendance is limited to 75.

Take an adventure into The Forgotten Realms with a new group of characters to create mayhem and mischief (and maybe save some people along the way).

Listen to a story and paint pottery inspired by a favorite picture book led by Adorned Arts and Pottery. The July 17 class will paint pottery inspired by Mina by Matthew Forsythe.

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.