Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Jan25-Feb01]

Published: January 22, 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.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, January 25 at noon
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

Book Discussion: Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
Monday, January 27 at 5:30 pm
Join us as we learn more about this group of African-American military pilots who fought in World War II. Ideal for kids in grades 3 to 6.

PAWS to Read
Tuesdays, January 28 at 4:30 pm
Children are invited to read to a trained therapy dog, like Russ or Charlie. Call for an appointment.

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).

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.

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).

Tai Chi for Memory: Six-Week Course
Wednesdays, January 8-February 12 at 11 am
This medically-based program, taught in blocks of slow movements chosen specifically to promote brain health, 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.

Herbal Medicine: Fact and Fiction
Wednesday, January 29 at noon at CVCC's East Wing Auditorium
Discover whether the use of herbs for healing has merit or is simply an outdated holdover from the days before modern medicine

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

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Join us for our annual BYOB (bring your own book) session, where participants are invited to speak briefly about a book they've enjoyed during the past year. It’s a great way to discover new ideas for your next read! 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.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, January 25 at 11 am
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

Paws to Read with Chester
Tuesday, January 28 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.

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.

STEAM: Snow Slime
Saturday, January 25 at 11 am
We'll celebrate the winter season by making a special snow slime. Designed for ages 6-12, but all are welcome. Registration required.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Balance Basics
Thursdays at 2 pm
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!

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.

Pre-K STEAM: Tinker Time
Monday, January 27 at 4 pm
Children 3-6 are invited for guided play in our construction zone. Kids can show off building skills, play pretend with construction toys, and enhance fine motor skills.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Meet the Author: Rob Christensen
Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm
Rob Christensen, former reporter and political columnist at The News & Observer, will speak about his recent book, The Rise and Fall of the Branchhead Boys: North Carolina’s Scott Family and the Era of Progressive Politics. Weaving together interviews and archival research, Christensen offers an engaging account of not only the Scott family’s legacy but also how race and populism informed NC politics during the 20th century. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library.

Fitness Focus: Balance and Posture
Tuesdays, January 28 at 2 pm
Focus on fun and fitness in the new year to improve your posture and balance! Join Kari Reese from Fitness Plus to help address the need for stronger muscles, increased flexibility, and a solid core. All fitness levels are welcome, and chair modifications will be offered.

Remarkable Results in 2020: Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Did you know that fewer than 25% of people stay committed to their diet resolutions after just 30 days, and only 8% accomplish their goal? Join certified nutritional therapy practitioner Deby Thornburg to learn tools that will make your diet plan work. She'll discuss what holds you back, goal setting, cleaning out the pantry, and more. Leave with a strategy to help you in the new year and beyond.

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. 

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.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, January 25 at 10 am
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

Family Movie Time: Abominable
Saturday, January 25 at 11:30 am and Monday, January 27 at 5:30 pm
This animated movie tells the story of a teen and her friends as they embark on adventures to outwit evil villains and get a lost Yeti back home. Rated PG.

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.

Teen Advisory Board 2020 Kick-off Party
Saturday, January 25 at 3 pm
Interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board? You'll be able to share your ideas about library programming and activities and help make them happen! Come see what's involved as you meet the current members and enjoy pizza and a movie.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, January 25 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.

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.

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.