Catawba County News

This Week At Your Library [Dec14-Dec21]

Published: December 10, 2019

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 Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1 or 2)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Santa Visit & Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 16 at 5 pm
Presented in English and en espanol
Join us to celebrate the holidays with bilingual storytime, crafts, and hot cocoa. Children of all ages will enjoy a delightful visit from Santa, so don't forget to bring your camera! Everyone is welcome!

PAWS to Read
Tuesday, December 17 at 6:15 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment.

Friday Film: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 20 at 4 pm
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas – but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart. Rated PG.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Zumba
Mondays at 6 pm
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 18).

Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm (no class Dec. 26)
This graceful martial art has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing flexibility and balance. Suitable for all fitness levels, open to ages 14 and up (parental signature required for teens under 18).

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, December 14 at 10 am
This month's read is My Year with Eleanor: A Memoir by Noelle Hancock. January's selection will be The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.

Black History Discussion Group
Tuesday, December 17 at 4 pm
We’re gathering regularly to discuss various topics of interest about black history. This month, we’ll be talking about black history and The New Deal (1933-1936). Bring your curiosity and your understanding – all are welcome. Light refreshments served.

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.

Advanced Gardener Series
The 2019 classes are complete. Please refer to our January 2020 newsletter for details about the new season.

Piece of Cake Book Club
Wednesday, December 18 at 10 am
PoCBC meets each third Wednesday at Whisk & Barrel in downtown Newton. December’s pick is The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. January's selection is The Brave by Nicholas Evans.

Gift Wrap Like a Pro
Wednesday, December 18 at 5 pm
This session will show you how to use less paper and get tight corners on your gift packages. Supplies will be provided for each participant to wrap up to two gifts (maximum size of 36” in any direction) that are brought to the program.

Create a Vinyl Sticker
Wednesday, December 18 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 required.

Mid-Century Modern Christmas Tree Craft
Thursday, December 19 at 10 am
All supplies are provided for participants to make a stylized, frame-able Christmas tree from common household items. Registration required.

Tinkercad 101: Build a Snowflake
Thursday, December 19 at 4 pm
Learn to create 3-D files using free online computer-aided design (CAD) software. Participants will create a simple snowflake using geometric shapes and letters that can be printed using the 3-D printer. Registration required.

Silent Book Club
Friday, December 20 at noon
SBC is a space for introverts to socialize, choose their preferred level of interaction, meet new friends, and read in companionable silence. Bring your lunch and make some headway in your to-be-read pile!

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Upcoming! Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
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 months.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or Jan. 1)
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 Storytime
Fridays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 27)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Murder Mystery Party: Who Killed Santa?
Saturday, December 14 at 11 am
Prepare to be immersed in a dramatic spectacle involving blackmail, backstabbing, and murder! Follow the clues and discover who killed Santa – before it’s too late! Open to teens and adults. Registration required.

Catawba Valley Writers Club
Tuesday, December 17 at 6 pm
Join us for our monthly meeting, as fellow writers discuss, evaluate, and share their works. If you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction –– or just take delight in putting words on paper – this group is for you.Expect friendly fellowship and lively conversation!

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 26)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

The Polar Express STEAM and Movie
Saturday, December 14 at 11 am
Join us for a showing of The Polar Express while we make our own electric train and track using magnets and batteries. Refreshments provided.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Advanced Gardener Series
The 2019 classes are complete. Please refer to our January 2020 newsletter for details about the new season.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Fridays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 27)
A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome.

Student Art Show
Premieres December 16
Selected students in grades K-2 at Sherrills Ford and Catawba Elementary Schools have studied the importance of line in art, along with different ways to express line in their own artwork. They've taken special inspiration from Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Students in grades 4-6 have explored the use of contrast to create variety and interest in art, taking the Pop Art movement of the 1960s, including Andy Warhol, as inspiration. Discover the wonderful works of art these students have created under the instruction of Ian Powers.

STEAM Explorers: Snow Slime
Wednesday, December 18 at 4 pm
Kids 7-13 are invited to learn about science concepts through hands-on experiments. Join us this month as we celebrate the winter season by making a special snow slime. Registration required.

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Merry Monday Movies
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Enjoy classic holiday movies for the whole family every Monday night in December.

• December 16 – The Polar Express (G)
• December 23 – It’s A Wonderful Life (PG)

Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 11 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Festive Fridays
Fridays during regular library hours
Patrons are invited to create easy make-and-take holiday crafts every Friday in December.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, December 17 at 6 pm
Adults and teens are invited to share their musical talents while learning from one another. Bring a finished song or one that’s in progress to share with the group.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am; Tuesday evenings at 6 pm (no storytime Dec. 24, 25, or 26 or Jan. 1)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Teen Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 14 at 4 pm
Teens are invited to enjoy refreshments, make a candy cane craft and dance to festive holiday music at our holiday celebration hosted by the St. Stephens Teen Advisory Board. Come and bring a friend!

Crafternoons: Christmas Tree Decorations
Thursday, December 19 at 4 pm
Create a personalized ornament to give as a Christmas present or keep for your own tree. Make a special keepsake to commemorate baby’s first Christmas or honor an anniversary or birthday. Create your own design! A fun family activity to do with children. All supplies are provided, but registration is required.

Family Movie at the Library: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Friday, December 20 at 4 pm
Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. Popcorn and a beverage will be served. Rated PG.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, December 14 and 21 at 9 am
Through instruction and conversation, participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading and comprehension. For details, call the library at 828.466.6821 or Centro Latino at 828.330.0477.

Learn How to Easily Use Online Resources
Wednesday, December 18 at 10 am
Learn to use the library's online catalog and manage your online account. We'll focus on accessing the many library resources found on our library website, like Gale Legal Forms, NC LIVE, GCFLearnfree.org, and others that patrons would like to explore.

Adult Coloring Club: New Year's Celebrations
Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm
Color your stress away! We'll provide the coloring sheets, markers, and crayons – you bring the creativity!

LIBRARY TO GO

Catawba Library to Go Stop
Thursdays, December 19 from 10 am-6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (200 S Main St, Catawba)
Join us in Catawba to check out items, get help with computer and device questions, and much more. We’ll also have storytime at 10:45 am for children of all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!

SYSTEMWIDE

Digital Book Club
Thursday, December 19 at noon
Our digital book club, customized for folks who read with the Overdrive and/or Hoopla apps, 'meets' at Club Goodreads [https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/883104-digital-book-club]. Our fourth quarter selection is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. We’ll have a closing discussion online on December 19 at noon and announce our next quarterly selection at that time as well.

Census 2020
The framers of the US Constitution chose population as the basis for sharing political power, not wealth and not land. Getting an accurate count of the county's population affects our taxes, congressional representation, and funding for hospitals, schools, and roads. Interested in taking a more active role? Visit www.2020census.gov/jobs to find out about part-time or full time temporary positions in our area.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S CLOSURES

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 friends!