Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Feb01-Feb08]

Published: January 29, 2020

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 Storytime
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.

Family Film: Abominable
Friday, February 7 at 4 pm
A teen and her friends must outwit evil villains in order to take a lost Yeti home in this animated family comedy. Rated PG.

Ice Cream in A Bag
Saturday, February 8 at 10 am
In honor of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, teens can learn to make their own vanilla ice cream in a bag. Recommended for ages 12+. Please bring a towel along. Registration required.

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). Note: On February 10, 17 and 24, we'll meet in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist (300 N Main Ave, Newton). Please use the Ashe Ave entrance.

English as a Second Language Classes
Mondays at 6:30 pm (conversation/intermediate) and Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (beginner)
Through instruction and conversation, class participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Registration required.

WorkLife Wednesday: Resumé Tune-up
Wednesday, February 5 from 10 am-2 pm
Whether you need to create a resumé from scratch or update one you already have, book your 30-minute, individual session by calling 828.465.8665.

Hand-Made Valentines
Friday, February 7 at 3:30 pm
Let your sweetheart know how you feel with a hand-made valentine. We’ll have all the supplies available and a template to follow so your efforts can woo your true love.

Community Garden Workday
Saturday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 18 from 9 am-12 noon
Join us as we mulch, weed, plant, repair, prune, build, amend, and take care of all the wonderful things that need to be done in the library's garden. Call 828.465.8665 to sign up. 

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, February 8 at 10 am
This month's read is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. March's selection will be Inheriting Edith by Zoe Fishman.

Gift Basket Tips and Tricks
Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm
Learn all the secrets of local avid gift basket creator Liz Moose. She'll demonstrate her technique while preparing a Valentine’s Day gift basket. One lucky attendee will win a drawing to take it home.

Upcoming! Hearts & Minds Book Club
Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 pm
This new quarterly book club focuses on helping people be healthier physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. Topics will include nutrition, exercise, relationships, positive habits, and community wellness. Our first quarter selection is Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health by Sandro Galea. The short work challenges us to take a broader view of health than ever before and urges us to look at structural components of wellness that we usually ignore. Following our March 26 discussion, we’ll announce our next selection.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays 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 Storytime
Fridays 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.

Game Day Saturday
Saturday, February 1 at 11 am
Are board games, murder mysteries, charades, and puzzles your thing? Come meet new people and try a new game or bring your own to share. Games for all ages!

Paws to Read with Chester
Tuesday, February 4 and Tuesday February 18 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Elementary-aged children are invited to read to Chester, the library’s therapy dog. Reading aloud to an animal on a regular basis demonstrates improvement in many kids' reading skills! Animals provide a safe, non-judgmental presence for struggling readers. Call the branch to schedule a 15-minute slot.

DIY Message in a Bottle Necklace
Friday, February 7 at 4 pm
Create a sweet keepsake for yourself or for someone you love with this unique DIY message-in-a-bottle necklace.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH

Murder Mystery Party: The Roaring ‘20s
Saturday, February 8 at 11 am
Enjoy a fun, Gatsby-esque whodunit game at the library. Ring in the new year with murder and try to discover the murderer – before it’s too late! Open to adults only. Registration required.

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Balance Basics
Thursdays at 2 pm (no class Feb. 20)
This class addresses the need for stronger muscles, increased flexibility, and a solid core to reduce the risk of falls. Improve your posture and balance, and take charge of your independence!

Resumé and Career Help
Wednesday, February 5 from 1-3 pm
Do you need one-on-one assistance navigating online job applications, writing a cover letter, or editing your resumé? Let us help! Registration required.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Fridays 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.

Candy Sushi
Wednesday, February 5 at 4 pm
We'll provide all the ingredients for you to make (and eat!) your own sushi-inspired candy creations. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Educated...About Herbs
Saturday, February 1 at 10 am
Educated author Tara Westover grew up in a home that relied exclusively on herbal remedies for health and medical needs. This workshop led by Tim Yarborough, wellness director of Vital Plan, will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore the many culinary and therapeutic aspects of natural herbs. 

Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm
Join us for lively discussion of Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. March’s discussion will focus on Death of a Rainmaker by Laurie Lowenstein.

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 11 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

STEAM: Construction Zone
Fridays from 4-5 pm
Elementary-aged children are encouraged to enjoy a fun time exploring our engineering and building sets, sponsored by the Local Government Federal Credit Union.

Stone Soup at the Library
Monday, February 3 at 5:30 pm
Children will enjoy the classic European folktale about traveling strangers who are hungry for soup! Following the story, we'll work together to create a pot of soup in honor of National Soup Day (February 4).

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH

Tech Tuesdays @ 2
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Join us for basic technology instructions tailored to each weekly theme. Registration required: 828.466.6818.
• February 4 – Explore Wireless Printing
• February 11 – Facebook for Beginners
• February 18 – Meet Libby & Hoopla
• February 25 – Job Searching (NC Works and more) 

A Scoop of Soup
Tuesday, February 4 from noon-2 pm
Join us for National Soup Day and enjoy a scoop of stone soup (minus the stone!) that we'll provide. Patrons are encouraged to bring their favorite soup recipe to share with others. 

Harriet
Thursday, February 6 at 3 pm
This movie dramatizes the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage and tenacity helped free hundreds of slaves. PG-13.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am; Tuesday evenings at 6 pm
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
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays 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.

New Year, New Start...Continued
Wednesdays at 4 pm
Exercise is a vital part of a full and healthy life.  Join us as we continue with the Leslie Sansone: Just Walk! DVD. It's a fun, energetic way to boost heart rate by walking to song hits and radio remixes together. 

Educated…About Herbs
Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm
Educated author Tara Westover grew up in a home that relied exclusively on herbal remedies for health and medical needs. This experiential workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore the many culinary and therapeutic aspects of natural herbs and is led by Tim Yarborough, wellness director of Vital Plan. Registration required.

Adult Coloring Club: Random Acts of Kindness
Saturday, February 8 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, February 6 and 20 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

Upcoming! Digital Book Club
Thursday, March 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 first quarter pick for 2020 is In the Country of Women: A Memoir by Susan Straight. We’ll have a closing discussion online on March 19 and announce our next quarterly selection at that time.

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.