Between Catawba County Library System and Hickory Public Library there are 9 libraries plus a to-go library in and around the Hickory area. We have them listed below, as well as libraries from Burke, Caldwell, Iredell and Alexander Counties. These Libraries offer SO MANY events, activities, and resources for families.
What to know:
- Library events are FREE and open to the public.
- Some events will require pre-registration.
- Dates change and things get cancelled: Please double check with your library before heading out, especially if you have a long drive!
Below we've listed out as some great information on our local libraries, including story-time programing and repeat events. You can find these events and more on our calendar.
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Hickory Public Library
Catawba County Library Systems
Caldwell County Public Library
Burke County Libraries
Iredell County Libraries
Alexander County Libraries
Hickory Public Library
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St. NE, Hickory
828-304-0500
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Storytime Events
- Tales for Preschoolers - weekly
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Interactive Storytime that explores stories, dancing, and singing
Geared for ages 3-5 (all ages welcome). - Tiny Tales Storytime - weekly
Wednesdays 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play
Designed specifically for babies to age 2 (all ages welcome).
Ridgeview Branch Library
706 1st St SW, Hickory
828-345-6037
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Upcoming Events
Catawba County Library Systems
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Main Library in Newton
115 West C St, Newton
828-465-8664
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Storytime Events
- Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Mondays 10:00 – 11:00am
20-minute Storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows.
Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome. - Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00 – 11:00 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories are designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.
Other Events
- Zumba with Honey & Jossiah
Mondays 6:00 – 7:00pm
Kick off your week with a burst of Zumba, a dance and movement activity that's too much fun to call exercise. It's appropriate for every skill and ability level and open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18). Please check Facebook for possible location adjustments or call 828-465-8665. - Paws to Read
Practice reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog!
828-465-8665 To Register - Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays 5 PM - Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Open to anyone 14+
Claremont Branch Library
3288 East Main St, Claremont
828-466-6817
Tuesday - Friday Noon - 6pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Conover Branch Library
403 Conover Station SE
828-466-5108
Tuesday Noon - 8 pm
Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
11 South A Ave, Maiden
828-428-2712
Tuesday Noon - 8 pm
Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories are designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. - Paws to Read
Practice reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog!
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
9154 Sherrills Ford Road
828-465-8664
Monday & Tuesday Noon - 8 pm
Wednesday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. - Kindness Shrinky Dinks
July 7, 2 PM - Self-Care for Teens
July 12, 3 PM - Green Bean Players present The Enormous Turnip
July 13, 2 PM - Dungeons and Dragons Club
July 15, 1 PM - Dry Ice Exploration!
July 17, 4 PM - Perler Bead Club
July 21, 3 PM - Kindness Rocks!
July 25, 2 PM - Bead Buddies
July 27, 3 PM
Southwest Branch Library
2944 Highway 127 S, Hickory
828-466-6818
Monday & Tuesday Noon - 8 pm
Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn
Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome - Preschool Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.
St. Stephens Branch Library
3225 Springs Road NE, Hickory
828-466-6821
Monday & Tuesday Noon - 8 pm
Wednesday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool: Ready to Learn Bilingual English-Spanish Storytime
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 am | Miercoles a la 10am
Join us for an exciting bilingual Storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for children up to 5 years of age.
Únase a nosotros para escuchar historias, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más los miércoles por la mañana a las 10 a.m. Nos encantaría ver a sus pequeños en etapa pre-escolar para una hora de cuentos verdaderamente emocionante.
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays,10:00 – 11:00am
Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories
Designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Catawba County Library To-Go
This mobile branch of the Catawba County Library System makes stops at various locations around the county, including community centers, schools, senior centers, daycares, and local festivals and events. Its hours are variable. To request a stop by the Library to Go, please fill out and submit the request form.
Caldwell County Public Library
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Lenoir Branch Library
120 Hospital Avenue, Lenoir
828-757-1270
Monday & Thursday, 9 am - 7 pm
Tue., Wed. & Fri. 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sat. 9 am - 1:30 pm
Storytime Events
- Storytime
Tuesdays, 10 - 10:30AM
Stories, Music, and games to encourage language, social development, and early learning
Ages 3-5 - Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays 10 - 10:30 am
Interactive Storytime with music, movement, games and crafts
Ages 2-4 - Family Storytime
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:00 PM
The whole family will benefit from this interactive storytime! Stories, songs, movement, and play designed to encourage language, early learning, and social skills
Ages 8 & under.
Other Events
- Family Game Time
Thursdays at 2 PM - Dungeons and Dragons
Thursdays 1 PM - 5 PM
Teens - Crafternoon
Thursdays 4 PM - LEGO Play
Fridays
Hudson Branch Library
530 Central St, Hudson
828-728-4207
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Storytime
Mondays at 10AM
Stories, music, and games to encourage language, social development, and early literacy.
For 3 to 5 year olds.
Southern Branch Library
63 N Main St, Granite Falls
828-396-7703
Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 - 7pm
Wed. - Fri. 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sat. 9 am - 1:30 pm
- Storytime
Wednesdays at 10AM
Stories, music, and games to encourage language, social development, and early literacy.
For 3 to 5-year-olds.
Burke County Public Library
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Morganton Branch Library
204 S King St, Morganton
828-764-9260
Mon. & Wed: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Storytime Events
- Baby Bookworms
Mondays at 10:30 am
Rhymes, songs, movement activities, short stories, crafts and art activities
Birth - 2 years
Pre-registration required - Terrific Tots
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Stories, flannel board activities, songs, crafts and more
Pre-registration Required - Preschool Pals
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Storytime that introduces preschoolers to the joy of reading and early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts.
Pre-registration Required - Library Explorers
Tuesdays at 4pm
Storytime Designed for children in grades K-2. Club times may vary depending on activities planned.
Pre-Registration is required. - Cool Kids Club
Mondays at 3:30pm
Art Projects, STEAM activities, games and more.
Designed for children in grades 3-5.
Pre-Registration is required.
Valdese Branch Library
213 St. Germain Ave. SE, Valdese
(828) 874-2421
Mon., Wed: & Fri. 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Storytime Events
- Baby Bookworms
Thursdays at 10 am
Introduce baby to new sights, sounds, interactions and activities through books, music and play.
Birth - 24 Months - Terrific Tots Storytime
Mondays at 10am
Stories, flannel board activities, songs, crafts and more
For Those 2-3 Years Old
Pre-registration Required - Preschool Pals
Wednesdays at 10 am
Storytime that introduces preschoolers to the joy of reading and early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts.
Pre-registration Required
Other Events
- Cool Kids Club
Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Art Projects, STEAM activities, games and more.
Designed for children in grades 3-5.
Pre-Registration is required. - Library Explorers
Mondays at 3:30pm
Storytime Designed for children in grades K-2. Club times may vary depending on activities planned.
Pre-Registration is required.
C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
101B Main Avenue West, Hildebrand
(828) 764-9283
Mon. 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tues. - Fri. 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Storytime Events
- Baby Bookworms
Wednesday at 10:45 am
Introduce baby to new sights, sounds, interactions and activities through books, music and play.
Birth - 24 Months - Terrific Tots Storytime
Wednesday at 10:45 am
Stories, flannel board activities, songs, crafts and more
For Those 2-3 Years Old
Pre-registration Required - Preschool Pals
Tuesdays at 10:45 am
Storytime that introduces preschoolers to the joy of reading and early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts.
Pre-registration Required
Other Events
- Cool Kids Club
Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Art Projects, STEAM activities, games and more.
Designed for children in grades 3-5.
Pre-Registration is required. - Library Explorers
Thursdays at 3:30pm
Storytime Designed for children in grades K-2. Club times may vary depending on activities planned.
Pre-Registration is required.
Iredell County Public Library
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Statesville Main Library
201 N Tradd Street, Statesville
704-878-3090
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9am - 6:00pm
Storytime Events
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am
This Storytime focuses on early literacy practices for children ages 36 to 60 months and kindergarten readiness skills. We will share stories, songs and activities that allow young children to practice school readiness and early reading skills.Toddler Storytime
Thursdays at 10 am
This Storytime focuses on early literacy practices appropriate for children ages 18 to 36 months and their adult caregivers. We will share stories, songs, and activities that help young children build pre-reading skills and encourage caregivers to support early learning.Saturday Storytime
Monthly- Enjoy stories, songs, and activities to help set your child up for success!
This program is geared towards children under the age of 5, but all are welcome.
(March 4th, April 1st, May 27th)
Other Events
Discovery Club
Tuesdays at 3 PM
Explores various areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
Ages 8 - 11 (No Registration Required)
Harmony Branch Library
3393 Harmony Highway, Harmony
704-546-7086
Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:00pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool and Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Engage in early literacy practices through stories, songs and activities that allow young children to practice school readiness and early reading skills.
Ages 36 to 60 months and kindergarten readiness skills.
Other Events
- Discovery Club
Tuesdays at 3 PM
Explore various areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
Ages 8 -11
No registration Required
Troutman Branch Library
215 W Church Street, Troutman
704-528-2682:30
Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:00pm
Storytime Events
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 11 am
Stories, songs, and activities that help young children build pre-reading skills and encourage caregivers to support early learning.
ages 18 to 36 months and their adult caregivers.
Register OnlinePreschool Storytime
Fridays at 11 am
Learn early literacy practices through stories, songs and activities.
Ages 36 to 60 months and kindergarten readiness skills.
Other Events
- Discovery Club
Tuesdays at 3 PM
Explore various areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
Ages 8 -11
No registration Required
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Taylorsville Branch
77 1st Ave. SW, Taylorsville
828-632-4058
Monday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool Story Time
Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for story time. We'll sing, dance, read stories, and more!
5 and Under
Bethlehem Branch
45 Rink Dam Rd., Hickory
828-495-8753
Monday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool Story Time
Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for story time. We'll sing, dance, read stories, and more!
5 and under
Stony Point Branch
431 Ruritan Park Rd., Stony Point
828-632-4058
Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Storytime Events
- Preschool Story Time
Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for story time. We'll sing, dance, read stories, and more!
5 and Under
