Hickory – The City of Hickory will close its offices on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

City of Hickory offices will re-open on Monday, November 30, at 8:30 a.m. Previously announced operational changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic will still be in effect.

Other City department closings and/or schedule changes:

Public Services
The Solid Waste Division and its services will continue without interruption.

Hickory Public Library
Hickory Public Library, the Patrick Beaver Memorial main facility and the Ridgeview Branch, will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. Library branches will re-open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 28.

Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism
Highland Recreation Center will close early at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, and remain closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27.

All other recreation centers continue to be closed to the public. Parks are open 365 days a year.