Friday, January 3 at 10 am at the Main Library at Newton Get moving with this special Friday morning dance party for families. We’ll shake our sillies out, do the hokey pokey, and… View More
December 2019
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Saturdays at 10 am (beginning in January) at the Main Library in Newton This class complements the body's natural movement, using alignment poses to train for proper placement and to prevent injury. Build confidence as you gain mobility, stability, and strength. Perfect for any skill level; modifications are offered. Participants should bring… View More
Fridays from 4-5 pm (beginning in January) at the Southwest Branch Library Elementary-aged children are encouraged to enjoy a fun time exploring our engineering and building sets, sponsored by the Local Government Federal Credit… View More
Mondays at 6 pm at the Main Library at Newton Kick off your week with this dance/movement activity that’s too much fun to call exercise. Appropriate for every skill and ability level and open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for teens under… View More
MAIN AT NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime Mondays at 10 am (no storytime Jan. 20) A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age… View More
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm at the Claremont Branch Library Join us in January, when we'll host a BYOB (bring your own book) session and encourage attendees to speak briefly about a book they've enjoyed during the past year. The book club meets in alternating… View More
HICKORY – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January, including musical performances 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 lunch… 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, January 14th. 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
The Catawba County Tax Office is making citizens aware of routine annual mailings taking place over the next few months. On December 19, 2019, the Tax Office is scheduled to mail more than 3,000 real estate notices. This annual process sends notices to anyone who has experienced a change in value to their real estate for the upcoming 2020 tax year. A few of the more common reasons for these notifications are the construction of a new… View More
Monday, December 23 at 5 pm at the Main Library in Newton Teens are invited to munch on snacks, view Christmas episodes of anime, and draw manga characters in Christmas attire. Registration required:… View More
Monday, December 23 at 5:30 pm at the Southwest Branch Library Enjoy this classic Frank Capra holiday movie from 1946. Bring the whole family to relish the sweet, timeless story shared by Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed! Rated… View More
Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm at the St. Stephens Branch Library Color your stress away! We'll provide this month's themed coloring sheets, markers, and crayons – you bring the… View More
Friday, December 27 at 4 pm at the Main Library in Newton The Muppets’ version of the Dickens classic features a miser who’s visited by three ghosts. Kermit the Frog stars as the penny-pincher’s hardworking, loyal employee. Rated… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Anime & Manga Christmas Monday, December 23 at 5 pm Teens are invited to munch on snacks, view Christmas episodes of anime, and draw manga characters in Christmas attire. Registration required. Friday Film: The Muppet Christmas… View More
All library branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. They will also close at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31 and remain closed on Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. Enjoy a safe, merry, and relaxing holiday with your families and… View More
Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? Catawba County's Landfill staff, in cooperation with Republic Services, has an answer for you. Christmas trees and other natural decorations will be accepted curbside and at all five Solidwaste Convenience Centers located around Catawba County from December 26, 2019 through January 17, 2020. No ornaments, bases, or other… View More
To foster a greater awareness of American history in general, the library hosts a regular gathering to touch on topics of interest related to black history. The conversations introduce people and events that aren’t always deeply familiar and put them into context to boost community understanding. This month, the Black History Discussion Group will be talking about the New Deal, a series of economic programs implemented by President… View More
Depending on your age, wrapping boxes with Christmas paper may seem like an antiquated notion or a fondly remembered tradition. Before the days of gift bags, shoppers often took painstaking efforts to master a crisp, tailored wrapping job – or else they depended on the talents of career wrappers at the local department store’s customer service desk. No matter which generation you belong to, if you’d like to experience the… View More
Christmas tree decorators frequently belong to one of two camps: the minimalist, who favors a few strategically placed ornaments across a manicured tree, or the maximalist, who relishes an equal-opportunity tree laden with all the ornaments – made, gifted, and bought. No matter which way you lean, the library is offering two sessions that invite residents to craft their own handmade keepsakes. They both take place on the same day… View More
The Christmas season is typically elbow-to-elbow with parties, festivities, and other celebrations as people make time to gather for food, friendship, and to share gifts and good times. The library is also tapping into the spirit of the holiday with a variety of get-togethers for children of all ages. We love the camaraderie of fellow library-lovers and want to share the traditions and goodwill! In the coming week, we’ll… 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 3-D Basics Tuesday, December 17 at 5 pm Learn the foundations of 3-D printing: what it is, how it works, and where you can find resources to discover, create, and share 3-D printable files. Create a Vinyl Sticker Wednesday, December 18 at 5 pm Design your own vinyl sticker using our Silhouette Curio… View More
The Catawba County Library has begun to envision and design the future of library services in our community! Local growth and economic trends indicate that library usage will continue to increase in the county, so we’re contemplating the best ways to serve residents, deliver exceptional quality of life, and keep a focus on making.living.better. Our new strategic plan will help us expand library services and create… View More
If you’re a fan of the PBS series Downton Abbey – which charted the lives of the upper-crust Crawley family and their domestic servants in the British countryside during the early 20th century – you were undoubtedly delighted by the feature film released in September that continued the story. If you didn’t catch the film when it was in theaters (or if you did and would love a second showing), the library is hosting a… View More
Since Chris Van Allsburg’s book debuted in 1985 and was awarded a Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has been a holiday mainstay – and even moreso after Robert Zemeckis directed the 2004 movie featuring Van Allsburg’s atmospheric illustrations and Tom Hanks in five separate roles. The library will be screening the film as part of its holiday programming this month and adding in an educational component as well.… View More
If you’re looking for ways to shake up your Christmas traditions, make sure to attend the library’s upcoming Craftsman Collaborative workshop. We’ll take standard Christmas packages to the next level by learning how to create origami Christmas boxes. If the idea of forgoing gift bags and store-bought wrapping sounds appealing, join our guest artisan to follow the steps for folding paper into something unusual and handmade.… 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 Meet Libby Monday, December 9 at 11 am Libby is a free, user-friendly way to find 1000s of ebooks and audiobooks on the NC Digital Library. Learn how to download the app, sign in, and download a title or two. Bring your own tablet or phone so we can help set it up and have you ready to go by the time you… View More