November 2019
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According to the National Fire Protection Association: deep fryer fires cause an average of 5 deaths, 60 injuries and more than $15 million in property damage every year. Deep-frying turkeys has become increasingly popular, but the new tradition is a recipe for holiday tragedy. The use of turkey fryers is considered a serious injury and fire risk because: As the turkey is placed in the hot oil,… View More
HICKORY – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December, including holiday celebrations and craft classes. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced… View More
If you’re considering purchasing health care insurance through www.healthcare.gov, the website operated by the federal government, now is the time to learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace. The site is currently open for shoppers to browse and compare plans prior to choosing one from among the affordable options. The open enrollment period for purchasing 2020 coverage closes on December 15,… View More
It’s going to be a holiday extravaganza at the library when Santa comes to visit and all the familiar Christmas figures make an appearance! Santa’s Winter Wonderland will feature a host of storied locations, including the North Pole, Santa’s Workshop, the Reindeer Barn, the Elf Village, and Jingle Bell Lane. Each one will feature themed decorations and a variety of activities sure to make each child squeal with… View More
One of the Christmas season’s better-loved traditions is baking and decorating cookies. Any other time of year, shortbread, gingerbread, and sugar cookies can stand on their own, but during the holidays, it’s necessary to gild the lily with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and candies of all shapes and sizes. After all, Santa has to have something to eat during his journey, and your cookie needs to be memorable, right? To give… View More
Is it time for holiday photos? We think so! If you’re looking for a fun, affordable way to take a family photo to share with your loved ones, we’ve got you covered! We’re providing a themed backdrop that will stay up all week, and you’re invited to drop by as you wish to snap a few photos with your digital camera or smartphone. It’s a self-service station that permits you to configure and reconfigure the kids, change up… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime Mondays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 23 or 30) A sweet, 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… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 WorkLife Wednesday: Resumé Tune-up Wednesday, December 4 from 10 am-2 pm Whether you need to create a resumé from scratch or update the one you already have, book your 30-minute, individual session by calling 828.465.8665. Tech Connect Christmas Thursday, December 5 at 6 pm We’ll make a… View More
Every 10 years, the US Constitution mandates that the country count its residents. The 2020 Census is expected to tally somewhere around 330 million people nationwide and will help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding will be distributed to states and communities each year. The framers of the Constitution chose population to be the basis for sharing political power, not wealth and not land. That’s why it’s… View More
When educational lessons are paired with fun materials and hands-on instruction, learning becomes a much longer-lasting prospect. Many kids engage more eagerly and retain information more readily with a kinesthetic learning component, and it’s a foundation for how we offer children’s lessons at the library. In our upcoming STEAM workshop, we’re applying these principles to balloons. More than just a birthday party accessory,… View More
If you’re in the market for a fun cardiovascular workout, make sure you stop by the Newton library on Monday evenings! Each week, people coming from a variety of backgrounds and with different interests meet up to move their bodies to high-energy, popular music and burn a good amount of calories in the process. Zumba, at its most basic, is a health-oriented dance party boasting easy-to-follow choreography. The concept was developed… View More
It’s a perfect time of year to watch Free Birds, the 2013 animated feature film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios that features voice talent by Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler. The movie centers around Reggie, a turkey who attempts to warn his neighbors that turkeys are being eaten by humans but is rebuffed by them and deemed an outcast. After he receives a presidential pardon, Reggie is kidnapped by… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime Mondays at 10 am A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are… View More
So that library staff have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families and friends, the Catawba County Library System will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27. All branches will remain closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 and will reopen on Saturday, November 30 with regular operating hours. If you need to return materials to avoid late fees – or… View More
Come Inside and Stay Warm!!! For the homeless, local churches are inviting them in for a warming station from the hours of 4PM-10PM. Warming stations open when the weather is forecasted to be 32 degress F or below for the daily low. Below is a schedule of Churches opening for the homeless. Monday- First Presbyterian Church 237 2nd St NW Hickory Tuesday- Life House 831 2nd Ave Pl SE… View More
Family Builders of Catawba Valley invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, December 10th. The meeting will be held at the Family Services Center, 3050 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, N.C. 28602 (behind Catawba Valley Medical Center). Resource families include… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 Create a Vinyl Sticker Tuesday, November 19 at 5 pm Design your own vinyl sticker using our Silhouette Curio digital cutter. Choose from a variety of fonts, and import your own image using the Silhouette Studio. Stickers can be up to 6” by 6”. Registration… View More
In our continuing partnership with CVCC, the library is hosting programs related to Tara Westover’s memoir, Educated. The book details the author’s decision to give up her family’s unconventional beliefs in order to pursue a formal education. This month, CVCC history professor Jeremy Wilson will add context to Westover’s reference to the Ruby Ridge incident of 1992 and shed light… View More
To illustrate the backstory of Tara Westover’s memoir, Educated, the library is hosting a variety of programs that tie into the book’s specific narrative points. In the county’s latest community read, the author’s family identifies as End-of-Days survivalists and places a premium on self-reliance and natural remedies. To understand these aspects of their lifestyle, we’re offering a program that teaches participants… View More
Conventional wisdom asserts that maintaining a focus on gratitude will give you a happier, more balanced perspective on life and help ward off daily discouragements. In this month of thanksgiving, take the chance to boost your outlook and begin a new practice by keeping a daily gratitude journal. We’ll learn what science says about the benefits of gratitude, and we’ll share tips for getting started, as well as making journaling a… View More
Although it’s a regular November to the rest of the world, it’s Dino-vember at the library! Riffing on the wordplay, we’re uniting a series of programs with a dinosaur theme and delivering lots of fun, educational opportunities to encourage kids to learn about the Mesozoic Era's ‘terrible lizards.’ • Playing against type, our first activity is a T-Rex Tea Party. Youngsters are cordially invited to join us for… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime Mondays at 10 am A sweet, 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… View More
SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL 828.466.6827 MedlinePlus Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm Learn to navigate the National Institutes of Health’s website. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, the site offers information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in easy-to-understand language. MedlinePlus offers reliable,… View More
Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s eighth rabies case of 2019 following an incident in Newton. Previous cases reported to the county this year occurred in Claremont, Hickory, Maiden and Newton. On October 31, Animal Services responded to a call from a Newton resident whose dogs were exposed to a dead skunk. The skunk was sent for testing to the North Carolina Public Health Laboratory in Raleigh, which notified… View More
Seasonal influenza is an illness that can cause serious health complications, including death. The best defense against the flu is vaccination, which is why Catawba County Public Health encourages individuals to visit their medical provider for a flu shot before flu season arrives. For people who do not have a medical provider or who wish to obtain a shot at Public Health, appointments in our Immunization clinic can be… View More