Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Feb15-Feb22]

Published: February 12, 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.

Backyard Birds
Monday, February 17 at 4 pm
Presented in English and Spanish
Families, join state park ranger Jamie Cameron for a fun program about the many birds you might see in your backyard and how you can care for them during the winter months.

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)
ESL classes are terrific resources for people whose native language is not English. Through instruction and conversation, class participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Registration required.

Yoga Align
Saturdays at 10 am
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 a yoga mat or thick towel for floor work. Open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).

EDUCATED Community Read Series
In cooperation with CVCC's community-wide read of Tara Westover's acclaimed memoir, Educated, the Library is presenting community-focused programs to inform members and help them make use of available resources.

Educated…A Performance Reading
Wednesday, February 19 at 10 am at The Green Room Community Theatre in Newton
CVCC’s play production class presents a reader’s theater-style performance of selected passages from the book. Students will bring to life certain stories that Westover shares, offering oral interpretations of a text not originally intended to be read aloud.

Intellectual Courage: What It Takes to Be Educated
Wednesday, February 19 at noon at CVCC's East Wing Auditorium
Amy Bechtol will explore the transformation necessary for Westover to become educated through the lenses of clinical, social, and educational psychology. She'll weave in stories from her own experiences growing up in a strict religious environment in rural West Tennessee. Expect to do some soul-searching of your own!

Suffragist Tea
Saturday, February 15 from 1 pm-4 pm
Join us at the historic Lyerly House (310 N Center St, Hickory) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and of the League of Women Voters. Enjoy live music, tea and cake, and suffrage-themed craft projects.

Black History Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 18 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 Education (1835-2020). Bring your curiosity and your understanding – all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Piece of Cake Book Club
Wednesday, February 19 at 10 am
Want to read eleven great books per year? PoCBC meets each third Wednesday at Whisk & Barrel in downtown Newton. February’s pick is Guests on Earth by Lee Smith. March’s selection is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Tai Chi for Memory: New Six-Week Course
Wednesdays, February 19-March 25 at 11 am
This medically-based program, taught in blocks of slow movements chosen specifically to promote brain health, also promotes better balance, mind-body awareness, stress reduction, and improved memory recall. Suitable for all fitness levels; can be done seated in a chair or standing. Registration required.

What You Need to Know About the Census
Saturday, February 22 at 3 pm
Everyone living in the United States is required by the US Constitution to be counted so that officials can map out federal, state, and school districts and apportion funding for schools, hospitals, and roads. The Census Bureau is also required to handle your information safely and securely. Find out what is required and also what no Census employee will ever ask you.

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.

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

Upcoming! Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, March 24 at 6 pm
Join us in March, when we'll be discussing The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. 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
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.

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, February 15 at 11 am
This monthly class is great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel.

DIY Mini Looms
Friday, February 21 at 4 pm
Learn basic weaving in a mini project and take your turn at adding to the Conover branch's large-scale loom this month!

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Valley Writers Club
Tuesday, February 18 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 conversation!

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Friday, February 21 at 2 pm
The Alzheimer’s Association has created an education program covering the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis, as well as those who wish to be informed. Join the library and Elizabeth Novak, MPH, CHES, program manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Western Carolina Chapter, as we explore these resources.

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.

Educated...About Homeschooling
Friday, February 21 at 4 pm
Why homeschool? This discussion will share the pros and cons of homeschooling. We'll discuss how to get started, how to choose the curriculum, and how to prepare for high school dual enrollment.

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.

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 have a fun time exploring our engineering and building sets, sponsored by the Local Government Federal Credit Union.

Celebrating Heroes: Harriet Tubman
Monday, February 17 at 5:30 pm
School-age kids will have the chance to learn about the life of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and helped lead other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. The STEAM program will feature a lesson and plenty of hands-on activities.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tech Tuesdays @ 2
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Join us for basic technology instructions tailored to each weekly theme. Registration required.
• February 18 – Meet Libby & Hoopla
• February 25 – Job Searching (NC Works and more)

Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, February 18 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
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Family STEAM: Make a Light Bulb
Saturday, February 15 at 11 am
Join us as we celebrate Lewis Howard Latimer, an African-American inventor who patented a new method for making carbon filaments, allowing light bulbs to burn for hours instead of minutes. We'll make a light bulb using various household elements. Registration required.

Crafternoon: Make a Card for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Thursday, February 20 at 4 pm
Join us as we make cards to give others as we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. All materials will be provided.

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.

Computer Basics: Using the Internet to Find Information
Wednesday, February 19 at 10 am
Learn how to use a Web browser to access the internet and how to use Google to find useful information online.

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.