Hickory County Library

How to Source Competitive Giant Pumpkin, Melon Seeds
2019-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
This informative discussion of the sourcing of competitive giant pumpkin, watermelon and cantaloupe seeds will cover the actual methods used by successful growers, competitive contests, and rewards. Registration requested but not required. Contact the Library at 417-745-6939

Table & Smart Phone Class
2019-03-18 16:00 - 18:00
The Library will host a four week instructional class on Tablets and Smart phones, Feb 25th thru March 18th from 4-6pm.
The instructor is Bill Arnold. This class is free and open to the public. Please register for this class at 417-745-6939 or email at hickorylib@hotmail.com

Horticultural Outreach Program
2019-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about the importance of establishing soil health: how it effects plant health and disease, insect resistance and the nutritional content and quality of produce. Featured speaker Brad Driskill, Program Director/Horticulture Department Director of the State Fair Community College at Sedalia, is a native of Cross Timbers. Other topics to be addressed are garden siting, preparation, fertility, irrigation and beneficial mulches.
Registration is requested but not required. For information, call 417-745-6939.

Spring Book Sale
2019-04-08 09:30 - 2019-04-12 19:00
The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Spring Book Sale April 8 to April 12. Come pick up some old favorites or find some new treasures while you help support your library. 9:30 am to 7 pm. all week.

Children's Craft Day with Chef Jamie
2019-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Another fun crafting session with Chef Jamie! Bring the kids for a good time.

Crafts with Chef Jamie
2019-05-18 11:00 - 12:00

Patron Appreciation Day
2019-06-01 09:30 - 13:00

Magician Marty Hahne
2019-06-03 18:00 - 19:30
Magician Marty Hahne will be at the Libary to delight and mystify kids of all ages. Don’t miss the fun!

Story Hour with Stacy
2019-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-12 10:00 - 11:00

Ventriloquist Kevin Horner
2019-06-27 18:00 - 19:00

Magician Brian Wendling
2019-07-19 18:00 - 19:00

Professor Storyteller-Dianne Moran
2019-09-10 18:00 - 19:00
Dianne will present a living history performance as Sacagawea with her baby boy upon her back. She was the only woman to accompany the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. Listen as she shares the frightening story of her capture as a child by the Hidatsa Tribe, then her amazing journey with the explorers. She will appear before you in full Native deer hides with a cultural display of Native artifacts and Expedition replicas. A LIVE BULL SNAKE, like the ones mentioned in the journals will be shown. A Question and Answer period will conclude the program.

Crafts with Chef Jamie
2019-09-14 11:00 - 12:00
Themed crafts with Chef Jamie returns!

Giant Watermelon & Canteloupe Contest
2019-09-17 08:00 - 2019-09-21 17:00
Join us for the First Annual Giant Watermelon & Canteloupe Contest in September. Several categories of competition, such as size, taste, unusual varieties, etc). Start planning now and search the seed catalogs. More info coming soon and exact dates and times TBA.

Parasol Puppets
2019-10-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the Teeny Tiny Woman Puppet show, presented by Parasol Puppets.

Crafts with Chef Jamie
2019-10-05 12:00 - 13:00
Hallow Craft Session for Children

Fiber Arts
2019-10-10 16:00 - 18:00
Carrie Morgan is hosting a NEW community knitting and crochet group. Please bring your own supplies. For more info contact Carrie Morgan – 913-313-2995.
Thursday, Nov 7- 4:00-6:00pm
Monday, Nov 18- 9:30- 11:00am
Thursday, Dec 5 – 4:00-6:00pm
Monday, Dec 16 – 9:30-11:00am

Crafts with Chef Jamie
2019-10-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for another fun hour of themed crafts.

Library Book Club
2019-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
Staff member Alice Munns hosts Library Book Club featuring the book Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Fiber Arts
2019-10-21 09:30 - 11:00
Carrie Morgan is hosting a NEW community knitting and crochet group. Please bring your own supplies.

Giant Pumpkin Contest
2019-10-29 08:00 - 17:00
The contest will be held the last week of October, but now is the time to prepare! Grow the largest pumpkin in the world! Time to assemble the proper seed, research other successes and plan your growing approach. Compete for awards and prizes. Find helpful information at the library and online. Exact dates and times TBA.
Current (2018) weight records are:
World-2634 lbs, Belgium
USA- 2528 lbs, New Hampshire
Missouri- 1563, Branson

Just For Kids, Celebration of the Pumpkin
2019-10-29 08:00 - 2019-10-31 17:00
Held in conjunction with the Giant Pumpkin Contest. See Contest info for more details. Exact dates and times TBA later.

Special Extended Trick or Treat Hours
2019-10-31 19:00 - 21:00
The Library will remain open until 9 pm tonight for Trick or Treaters.

Encore Performance by Guitarist Jerry Barlow
2019-11-02 11:00 - 13:00
Jerry will perform following the Friends of the Library Fundraiser Dinner, which is held from 11 am-1 pm. The Dinner will be held at the McCarthy Senior Center in Wheatland. Jerry will perform at 1 pm.

Crafts with Chef Jamie
2019-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
Chef Jamie leads the kids in a Thanksgiving/Autumnal Craft session. There will be a special Thanksgiving Program with Staff and Storyteller Alice Munns.
