Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Jul20-Jul27]

Published: July 18, 2019

MAIN IN NEWTON
828.465.8665

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

Kids Book Club
Monday, July 22 at 5:30 pm
Read a book that fits the monthly theme (July is 'books about other worlds'), and then come to the book club meeting for activities and discussion. Ideal for rising 3rd graders and up.

Star Lab
Thursday, July 25 from 2-7 pm
Learn about space and science during a visit to this inflatable planetarium. Inside, embark on a galactic travel experience. Each "show" is approximately 20 minutes long.

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, open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for those under 18).

English as a Second Language Classes
Monday, July 22 at 6:30 pm
ESL classes are terrific resources for people whose native language is not English. Through instruction and conversation, participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. For details, call the library.

Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm
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).

Tinkercad 101
Tuesday, July 23 at 4 pm
Learn to create 3-D files using free online computer-aided design (CAD) software. Participants will create a simple object using geometric shapes and letters that can be printed using the 3-D printer.

Bookmark Art Exhibit Opening
Tuesday, July 23 at 5 pm
Take a tour of art from local communities as we celebrate the bookmarks you've designed around the theme "Libraries Build Community."

3-D Basics
Wednesday, July 24 at 4 pm
Learn the foundations of 3-D printing: what it is, how it works, and where you can find resources to get, create, and share 3-D printable files.

'Go Boldly' Summer Book Talk
Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm
Whether you like to read space adventure or classic sci-fi or have found your own favorite authors, join us to share the space-themed books you've enjoyed. We'll also listen to the best space movie soundtracks of all time and enjoy space-themed snacks.

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm
This fun update features a shiny space rocket and an unforgettable journey. Expect to find dancing robots, shooting stars, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, July 23 at 6 pm
The book club meets in alternating months, and July's discussion will be about Endurance:A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly. Everyone is welcome.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

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

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, July 20 at 11 am
Great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel.

Sharon Clarke: Tunes & Tales Storytime
Friday, July 26 at 10 am
Through dramatic storytelling and engaging folk music, children will learn about the world, new ideas, and the magic of books.

Star Lab
Saturday, July 27 from 11 am-1 pm
Learn about space and science during a visit to this inflatable planetarium. Inside, embark on a galactic travel experience. Each "show" is approximately 20 minutes long.

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

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

Stretch-n-Grow Fitness: Astronaut Training
Wednesday, July 24 at 2 pm
Certified fitness instructors lead vigorous activities to get kids moving and have fun!

Preteen Book Club
Thursday, July 25 at 4:30
Book club – minus the boring adults! We'll be discussing the adventures of Percy Jackson as first brought to us in The Lightning Thief. Ages 10-13 welcome.

Books Across the Universe for Teens
Friday, July 26 at 2 pm
Teens are invited to create unique photos using books. They'll also learn to use a photo editing app to make their pictures look out of this world. Ages 13-18 welcome.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Advanced Gardener: Fire Ants
Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 pm
Join Tom Dyson, Lincoln County Cooperative Extension director, to learn about the history and challenges of this insect – and how to minimize its impact on your landscape.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

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

Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Fridays at 10 am
Features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome.

Pre-K STEAM: Space Explorers
Monday, July 22 at 3 pm
Learn about space, smash moon rocks, hunt for aliens, and become junior astronaut as we explore space in this fun STEAM program! Ages 3-6 welcome.

Ident-a-Kid
Tuesday, July 23 from 2-4 pm
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is offering a free identification service. In the event of an emergency, child ID cards provide crucial information. Available for children of all age.

Star Lab
Tuesday, July 23 from 3-7 pm
Learn about space and science during a visit to this inflatable planetarium. Inside, embark on a galactic travel experience. Each "show" is approximately 20 minutes long.

Coding Club: Video Game Design
Wednesday, July 24 at 12:30 pm
Week 6: We'll create a launcher game to share and play. Recommended for rising 6th graders and up.

STEAM: Planet Exploration with Dash Robots
Thursday, July 25 at 2 pm
Test you coding skills as we explore a new planet with Dash robots. Program your robot to travel the planet, avoid obstacles and intergalactic dangers, and discover new life. Ages 7-12 welcome. Registration required: 828.466.6827.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Foster & Adoption Information Meeting
Saturday, July 27 at 10 am
Provided by Family Builders of Catawba Valley. Learn about requirements and hear stories about the rewards of helping children in foster care. For more, visit www.fostercatawba.com.

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

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

Movie Matinee: Apollo 11
Saturday, July 20 at 11 am
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, we'll watch this new release featuring never-before-seen footage of NASA's first mission to the moon.

Monday Night Movie: Planet 51
Monday, July 22 at 6 pm
An astronaut races to escape from an alien planet that bears a striking resemblance to 1950s America. Rated PG.

Van "Gogh" to the Stars
Tuesday, July 23 at 4 pm
Children and teens will create their own version of Van Gogh's Starry Night using mixed media on canvas.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Thursday, July 25 at 1 pm
A shiny space rocket brings and unforgettable journey. Look for dancing robots, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Universal Bug Spray: Essential Oils
Monday, July 22 pm
We'll learn about the various uses of essential oils and make a bottle of bug spray! For ages 17+. Registration required: 828.466.6818.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

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

A Sky Full of Stories
Tuesday, July 23 at 1 pm
We'll explore the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and create ultraviolet sunray catcher bracelets.

Stretch-n-Grow Fitness: Astronaut Training
Thursday, July 25 at 4 pm
Certified fitness instructors lead vigorous activities to get kids moving and have fun!

Movie @ the Library: The Last Starfighter
Friday, July 26 at 4 pm
Alex finds himself transported to another planet after conquering a video game and is recruited to help the real Starfighters defend world from attack. Rated PG.