Have you ever witnessed someone in cardiac distress? Would you like to know more about how to intervene in case of this medical emergency? The Library is hosting sessions on using new automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which the County has placed at all library locations. These machines use simple audio and visual commands and offer guided directions so that any bystander can help a person experiencing sudden cardiac distress.… View More
July 2019
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Thursday’s tai chi class is perennially popular at the Main Library at Newton, and participants love gaining flexibility and stamina from the controlled, deliberate movements. The graceful martial art also helps reduce stress and anxiety as it promotes focus and concentration. To expand our tai chi offerings, the Library is beginning two new series at the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library. One is an introductory class that will… View More
Online learning is an incredibly convenient tool, and the Library leads the way in making these resources available to the general public. One of our favorites is Raleigh, NC-based GCF Learn Free, which is a program of the Goodwill Community Foundation®. GCF Learn Free does just what its name says: offer no-cost educational training to help people live and work in the 21st century. The tool… View More
4-H has always been a leader in teaching kids about learning and life skills, and the organization takes an ongoing interest in promoting science-based concepts to young people. At the Library’s Student STEAM: 4-H Bright Ideas Club, we regularly take our cues from 4-H’s project book to conduct experiments and put scientific theory into practice! The workshops are designed for participants to explore… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Homemade Manicure with Gel… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8664 Excel Basics Tuesday, August 6 at 11 am Learn the basics of Excel, a spreadsheet program that lets you store, organize, and manipulate data. This class will teach basic functions like AutoSum and AutoFill. Excel: Formulas and Functions Wednesday, August 7 at 11 am Learn to create basic formulas or… View More
Information for candidates seeking a board seat with Hickory Public Schools and Newton-Conover City Schools in the November 5, 2019, election is as follows: Hickory Public Schools – three seats total Filing begins noon, August 16, 2019 ending 5pm, September 6, 2019 Filing Fee: $5.00 Hickory School Ward 4 (4-year term) – one seat Hickory School Ward 6 (4-year term) – one… View More
Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s fourth and fifth rabies cases of 2019. On July 24, Animal Services responded to a call in Maiden concerning two dogs exposed to a skunk. The skunk was sent to the North Carolina Public Health Laboratory in Raleigh, which notified Animal Services July 26 that the skunk tested positive for rabies. Because both dogs were current on their rabies vaccinations, Animal… View More
September of 2017, Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. Under a settlement filed today, Equifax agreed to spend up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach. Here’s what you need to know about the settlement. Benefits Available To You If you were affected by the breach, you may be eligible for benefits. 1. Free Credit Monitoring or $125… View More
HICKORY – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August, including visits to the Farmer’s Market and cooking 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,… View More
When writer J.K. Rowling was mapping out the Harry Potter series, she chose to give her young wizard protagonist her own birthday: July 31. Decades after the creation of the Potterverse, fans across the globe are still celebrating Harry’s birthday – and so are we! After all, the Boy Who Lived has become such a part of pop culture and literature that his birthday has developed into a worldwide occasion for celebration. At… View More
Popular author Bill Bryson holds dual citizenship in America and Great Britain and has written books about science, the English language, and travel. Defined by a natural curiosity and a desire to make these topics more accessible to readers, he has been awarded a number of literary and communications honors during his career. One Summer: America, 1927 is Bryson’s look at a period in history that seems distant but actually… View More
What do you get when you combine teen-agers, books, photography, and photo-editing software, along with a heavy dose of creativity? Something really cool that will boost self-confidence and offer participants an amazing way to imagine themselves and add interest to their social media profiles! Books Across the Universe creates an impromptu photo studio where teens can design shoots that use books as props for their… View More
The need for families to foster children is ongoing in Catawba County, and many local youngsters are eager to find a stable home and active, concerned adults who will prioritize their best interests. To provide interested people with essential details about fostering, Family Builders of Catawba Valley will be holding an… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Ident-a-Kid Monday, July… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8664 Coding Basics: Level 1 Tuesday, July 30 at 4 pm This class explores the basic concepts of coding. Participants will learn how computers use code, how to identify basic coding terms, and what types of coding languages are used and for what… View More
To reinforce Summer Learning’s outer space theme, the library is bringing in a traveling Star Lab as a cool venue for teaching astronomy. The inflatable dome looks like a giant igloo, and the video lessons are projected onto its ceiling just as they are in a brick-and-mortar planetarium. Once participants get inside, they’ll embark on a… View More
When the library hosted the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office last month for the Ident-a-Kid program, we had an overwhelming response! This month, we’re offering families another opportunity to get free identification for their children. With just a little advance planning, parents and caregivers can be prepared with solid information in case an… View More
All of the submissions for the library’s bookmark art contest have been turned in, and the branch winners have been chosen! They’ll be announced Sunday, July 21 on Facebook, and an online poll will open Monday, July 22 for people to select the People’s Choice winner. The community is invited to browse an exhibit of the original art, which will officially open at the Main Library in… View More
How much do you hate fire ants? If you’ve ever been bitten by the ferocious creatures or tried to eradicate a mound from your yard, you know how vicious and persistent they can be. To get help in taking on these pests, the library is soliciting the expert knowledge of Tom Dyson, Lincoln County Cooperative Extension director. He’ll lead this month’s Advanced Gardener class and teach participants about the history of fire ants.… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Kids Book Club Monday,… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8664 3-D Basics Wednesday, July 24 at 4 pm Learn the foundations of 3-D printing: what it is, how it works, and where you can find resources to get, create, and share 3-D printable files. SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL 828.466.6827 Google Drive for Collaboration Friday, July 26 at 11… View More
Five Ways to Volunteer with Catawba County Do you have the desire to serve our community, meet new people or learn new skills during your free time? Catawba County offers a variety of opportunities for you to get involved in our programs as a volunteer. Consider just a few of the ways you can participate – and contact us for more information! Deliver meals to seniors. Catawba County… View More
With temperatures on the rise this summer, households experiencing a cooling-related crisis may apply for financial assistance from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). Households may qualify for CIP assistance if they have received a disconnect notice for their primary cooling source; do not have timely and appropriate assistance available from another source; and do not… View More
If you've spotted the red-brick building labeled the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) in Conover, you might have wondered what exactly goes on there. The library's Adult STEAM program is answering that question with a tour of the facility, which houses a nonprofit organization that offers testing, product development, training, engineering, and much more for industry in… View More
The Library offers a variety of tools that patrons can use to access services when they’re away from a library branch. To illustrate how these tools work in real-life situations, we’re introducing digital resources out in the community and teaching people how to take advantage of them in a public environment! To that end, we’ll introduce Libby to users at… View More
Summer Learning’s theme – a universe of stories – inspires a variety of programs related to outer space and exploration. It also encourages lessons centered around astronomy, offering children the opportunity to learn about what they see (and can’t see!) in the night sky. Our own Jan the Librarian is spearheading a series of… View More
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one-third of American adults don’t get enough sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is believed to impact hormone regulation, weight gain, falls and accidents, high blood pressure, irritability, inability to concentrate, and immune function. With that list of potential dangers and certain concerns, it’s… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Star Party & Space Science with Ms.… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8664 Adult STEAM: Manufacturing Solutions Center Monday, July 15 at 4 pm Tour the Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover. The nonprofit organization offers testing, product development, training, engineering, and more. Registration required: 828.465.8664. Meet Libby @ Narrow Coffee & Nosh Tuesday, July 16 at… View More
The Catawba County Tax Office is scheduled to mail more than 98,000 property tax notices July 16, 2019. Taxes will be due September 1, 2019, and delinquent after January 6, 2020. Payment arrangements may be made prior to September 1, 2019. Delinquent taxes will be subject to a 2% interest penalty beginning January 7, 2020, and a 3/4 of 1% penalty for each following month. Notices will be mailed with a courtesy return envelope… View More
Family Builders of Catawba Valley invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting on Saturday July 27th from 10:00-11:30 AM. The meeting will be held at Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library, 9154 Sherrills Ford Road, Terrell, NC 28682. Resource families include family foster homes and… View More
Catawba County United Way Awards $24,300 to Senior Nutrition Services Catawba County United Way awarded Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services $24,300 to help cover meal costs for Meals on Wheels and Seniors Morning Out programs during calendar year 2020. This award allows Senior Nutrition Services to purchase approximately 5,031 meals, which is equivalent to feeding 24 program receipts for almost an entire… View More
There are many ways to share a story. Sometimes, it’s a quiet moment between parent and child. At other times, it’s a group storytime encounter with dancing and singing. At still other times, it’s an extravagant experience, performed by actors with costumes and music. It’s the latter – the live theater performance – that the Green Bean Players excel at and… View More
Storytelling has been an age-old part of human history, and oral traditions have been used to teach, entertain, and pass down community knowledge for millennia. At this year’s Summer Learning, the library is pleased to showcase the art of storytelling as we welcome Sharon Clarke, a… View More
The library’s Art-o-Mat – a refurbished cigarette machine that’s been retrofitted to sell tiny art – has been a popular addition to the Newton library. The variety of media that comes out of the Art-o-Mat is impressive and includes everything from textiles to jewelry, pottery to metalwork, paintings to paper works. Over the last few months, lots of people have asked questions about how the Art-o-Mat works, so we’ve recruited… View More
Who doesn’t love the intrigue of Mars? Earth’s close neighbor has fascinated us for generations, and even today, we wonder about whether the Red Planet actually has water, harbors life, and could host a human colony at some future date. To sort out some of the mystery and let ourselves dream about the possibilities, we’ll be embarking on a number of Mars-themed activities this coming week. First, we’ll explore what it… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8665 CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Sharon Clarke: Tunes & Tales… View More
MAIN IN NEWTON 828.465.8664 Microsoft Word: Basics Tuesday, July 9 at 11 am This workshop is intended to help new users of Word get comfortable with the word processing software. Participants will learn to create, edit, save, and print documents. Microsoft Word: Intermediate Wednesday, July 10 at 11 am Learn about some of the… View More