WELCOME BACK!

Libraries are open with limited services
and hours beginning October 1st.
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Our libraries are open for browsing, checkout, Library-To-Go pickup and computer use.
 
Ridgeview Branch Library has temporarily relocated to Ridgeview Recreation Center at 115 7th Ave SW.
 
 

OCTOBER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Author Jacqueline Woodson
Thursday, October 8, 7:00 p.m.
As part of Lenoir-Rhyne University's Visiting Writers Series, we are excited to sponsor An Evening with Jacqueline Woodson. This Zoom event will be held Thursday, October 8th at 7pm. Though this event is free, you must register to participate. To register, please visit lr.edu/vws and click on Woodson.  
 
Open Door Book Club
Wednesday, October 28, 3:30 p.m.
New members are always welcome. This month's selection is A Short Time to Stay Here by Terry Roberts.
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Spanish Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.
Practice your Spanish language skills in this informal online group. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Sojourner Truth Book Club
Monday, October 19, 6:30 p.m.
New members are always welcome. This month's selection is Jefferson's Daughters by Catherine Kerrison.
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Online Story Time 
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
Families are invited to join us each week for a live story time with our Children's librarians. Recorded sessions are available on the City of Hickory YouTube page.
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STEM Kits for Kids

Stop by and pick up a STEM activity kit. A new set of activities is available each month. Kits are available at the Library-To-Go counter.
October's kits include Sun Prints and Salt Crystal Leaf Experiments 
A Tell-Tale Tale
Tuesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m.
No one tells a story quite like the great Edgar Allan Poe. In A Tell-Tale Tale the Bright Star Touring Theatre will bring these spooky stories and poems to life before your very eyes. 
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Questions? Call 828-304-0500.