Week Calendar

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.

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

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.

From tropical plants to succulents and cacti, growing indoor plants has become very popular. In this program, led by NC Cooperative Extension Agent Jake Haynes, learn about the different varieties, their care needs, and other hel

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).

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

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”.

Learn to take care of your own Venus flytrap, native only to the Carolinas. Feeding and watering, indoor and outdoor management, over-wintering, and more! Flytrap included.

Do you have extra craft or art supplies cluttering up your space? Drop off your new, unused items at the library's Circulation desk any time before July 18th to get an early access ticket to the swap.

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.

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).  
 

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.

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.