Week Calendar

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.

Join author Scott Reintgen for a talk about his books, life, and the publishing process.

Jean McAnulty, a Catawba County Extension Certified Master Gardener, will teach us about the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 14-17) and how to start birding at home.

The nineteenth century was a time of tremendous growth in American writing.

The late Elizabeth Barker Johnson was a Hickory resident who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and only all-Black, all-female unit in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.

Bring your family and friends to the library to hear new stories and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on tinkering. 

Clear the old board games and puzzles from your closet and find something new to love! 

Explore the lives of your Victorian ancestors and uncover the meaning behind their distinctive fashion and intricate mourning rituals, and decode their secret language.

Come to the library to celebrate International Polar Bear Day! Story time will include a fun STEAM based project. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but elementary aged children are also welcome. 

The inaugural Hickory Literary Festival will be held Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the SALT Block. This free community festival is designed for all ages to celebrate reading, books, and creativity.