Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Jul 3-9]

Published: July 01, 2021

LIBRARY PROGRAMS
828.465.8665

Seed Library: Donate & Borrow
Ongoing
We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from the Main Library in Newton. They're subject to availability and cannot be reserved. 

Tails & Tales Pet Art Show
Through August 8
To celebrate Summer Learning 2021, we're showcasing photos, drawings, paintings, and stories about your own pet, a shelter friend, or your favorite animal! We're accepting submissions at all library branches all summer long, or you can email them to kidshare@catawbacountync.gov. We'll be displaying all the great art and stories we receive at the Main Library in Newton from June 1 through August 8.

My Pet Dragon: Pen Pal Club
Through August 8
Conover’s pet dragon, Freya, is our writer in residence this summer, so please write her a letter and she'll write you back! You can leave and pick up letters at the Conover Branch.

Independence Day Holiday/Closing
All library branches will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Please visit us when we reopen again on Tuesday, July 6.

Reading Buddy
Mondays 6-7 pm and Tuesdays 10-11 am at the Newton Library
Give your child extra practice reading this summer! Call 828.465.8665 to set up a 20-minute appointment with a buddy who will listen and guide. Parents or guardians must remain in the library during each session.

Employment Workshop: Resumés 101
Tuesday, July 6 at 10 am
Learn tips from NCWorks Catawba to create a resumé that will get you the interview! To register, go to tinyurl.com/catawbajobs and complete the form. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the workshop.

Center & Venture: Tai Chi & Hike
Tuesday, July 6 at 3 pm at Riverbend Park (6700 NC Hwy 16, Conover)
Certified personal trainer and tai chi instructor Dr. George Place will lead us in finding inner peace and outer adventure as we gather at county parks for 30 minutes of tai chi movements, followed by an hour’s hike. You’ll find everything you need to improve your sense of well-being: stretching, activity, calm, and nature in the company of friends. Suitable for all fitness levels. Registration (and waiver) required at tinyurl.com/ccls-CenterVenture-reg. 

How to Borrow Online Books, Movies & More
Wednesday, July 7 at 11 am and 5 pm
You can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music using your library card. Join us for a virtual workshop on borrowing electronic resources using the NC Digital Library and Hoopla. Register at tinyurl.com/cclseresources. You'll receive a Zoom link the day before the program. 

Virtual Tai Chi
Wednesday, July 7 at 12 noon
Our lunchtime tai chi class is led by Cooperative Extension director Dr. George Place. The virtual session is designed to help people relax in their homes or offices during a quick half-hour. It also helps promote balance and alleviate the effects of arthritis. To get the Zoom code, check www.facebook.com/catawbacountylibrarysystem the day of the class.

Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom
Thursday, July 8 at 10 am
Gather the kids and join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime! This family-friendly virtual event will include singing, reading, finger plays, and lots of your favorite activities! Please register at tinyurl.com/CatawbaThursdayStorytime. You’ll receive the registration confirmation and Zoom link in your email. 

LIBRARY TO GO
828.465.9489

Lunch & Learns on Herman Sipe Road
Wednesday, July 7 from 11:30 am-1 pm at 111 Herman Sipe Rd
We’re partnering with The Corner Table this summer for free lunch-and-learn sessions. Each week, we invite you to come fill your belly with food and your mind with books! Lunch will be served between 12-1 pm. Stop by early to check out our library resources.  

Public Health Farmers Market
Thursdays, July 8 and 22 from 10 am-1 pm at 3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory
We're excited to be back at this summer market on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month! Shop for fruits and veggies and grab a few books, too. 

Movies in the Park
Thursday, July 8 at 7 pm at Claremont City Park (3430 E Main St)
Bring a blanket and chairs to view The Croods: A New Age, and drop by to see us for books and activities! Don't forget to grab some food to munch on before the movies start. 

Summer @ Smyrna
Fridays, July 9 and 23 from 5-7 pm at Smyrna Church (6770 Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba)
Over the summer, the Library to Go will be spending the second and fourth Fridays of the month at Smyrna Church in Catawba. We’ll have stories, games, arts and crafts, movies, food, and more! Come visit us! 

UPCOMING
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Center & Venture: Tai Chi & Hike
Saturday, July 10 at 8:30 am at Bakers Mountain Park (6680 Bakers Mountain Rd, Hickory)
Certified personal trainer and tai chi instructor Dr. George Place will lead us in finding inner peace and outer adventure as we gather at county parks for 30 minutes of tai chi movements, followed by an hour’s hike. You’ll find everything you need to improve your sense of well-being: stretching, activity, calm, and nature in the company of friends. Suitable for all fitness levels. Registration (and waiver) required at tinyurl.com/ccls-CenterVenture-reg. 

Garden Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, July 10 from 9-11 am at the St. Stephens Branch
Helping in our garden is a wonderful way to connect and give back. We're looking for volunteers to assist with weeding, general clean-up, harvesting, planting, moving mulch, and other regular garden needs. We plant seeds for healthy foods and strong communities! Contact Tim Gabe at tgabe@catawbacountync.gov or 828.466.6823. 

Cruisin’ by the Tracks
Saturday, July 10 from 3-9 pm in Downtown Catawba
We’ll be joining the fun in downtown Catawba! Come check out the Library to Go, see the cars at the cruise-in, enjoy The Extraordinaires in concert, and watch the fireworks show with us! 

Upcoming! Black History Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 18 at 4 pm
BHDG is on summer vacation for June and July, but we’ll return in August to learn more about African-American migration within the United States. For a head start, read The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.