City of Hickory e-Newsletter

City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | December 2025

2025: Year in Review

As we wrap up the year, it’s important to take a look back at some of the City of Hickory highlights, successes, and milestones of 2025.

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2025 Business. Well Crafted. Winners

In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 17-21), the City of Hickory announced the 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Award winners on Nov.18.

Congratulations to Jason Yates and Steven Lyerly, Boundary Fencing, Lilly Thomas Boutique, DeFeet, Ella Blu, Ideal Office Worx, and Hickory Community Theatre.

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2026-2027 Poet Laureate

The Library Advisory Board is proud to announce Scott Owens as the City of Hickory's first Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate Program is designed to celebrate the rich culture of Hickory and Catawba County, while fostering artistic expression and community engagement. As Poet Laureate, Owens will participate in public readings, lead outreach programs, and speak at holiday events and community gatherings. His two-year term starts on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Calendar of Events

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS

Throughout December | Various Programs | Hickory Public Library

Registration May Be Required

SIGMON THEATRICAL PRESENTS MOUSE SAVES CHRISTMAS

Monday, Dec. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SANTA STORY TIME

Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

RECEPTION FOR ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | City Hall Atrium

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, Dec. 2 & 16 | 6 p.m. | Hickory City Hall Council Chambers

UKULELE GROUP JAM

Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6–7 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

MASON JAR LUMINARIES

Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6–7 p.m. | The Learning Lab, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Registration Required

HOLIDAYS AND DEMENTIA

Thursday, Dec. 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

RAISING KIDS IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Thursday, Dec. 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Ridgeview Branch Library

CLASSIC FILMS WITH JOE BARRETT: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)

Thursday, Dec. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

RAISING KIDS IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Friday, Dec. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

COOKIES & CAROLS
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 11 a.m. | Ridgeview Recreation Center

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DOG WALK & PICTURES WITH SANTA

Saturday, Dec. 6 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Bruce Meisner Park

MEET THE AUTHORS: WHISKEY FUELED: HICKORY TAVERN, PROHIBITION & RACING

Saturday, Dec. 6 | 3-4 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

FLAVOR LAB: COOKIES

Monday, Dec. 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Ridgeview Branch Library

Registration Required

CHESS CLUB WITH BEGINNER GROUP LESSON
Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 6–7 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

MUNCHKIN MUSIC
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 10–11 a.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Registration Required

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Highland Recreation Center

ONCE UPON A SONG: A SWIFTIE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

Registration Required

HOLIDAYS AND DEMENTIA

Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Ridgeview Branch Library

TINKER TALES: WINTER WONDERLAND

Thursday, Dec. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Ridgeview Branch Library

POET LAUREATE RECEPTION

Thursday, Dec. 18 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial Library