Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Jul6-Jul13]

Published: July 03, 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. 

Sharon Clarke: Tunes & Tales Storytime
Monday, July 8 at 10 am
Through dramatic storytelling and engaging folk music, children will learn about the world, new ideas, and the magic of books.

Healthy Snacks
Monday, July 8 5:30 pm
Program presented in Spanish and English
We'll learn how to prepare and enjoy simple delicious snacks that are better for you than pre-packaged snacks. Registration required: 828.465.8664.

Movie Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Tuesday, July 9 at 2 pm
Presented in English with Spanish subtitles
Facing their village's darkest threat, Hiccup and Toothless must journey to a world thought to exist only in myth.

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 8 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 4 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).

Friends of the Catawba County Library Meeting
Monday, July 8 at 11 am
Help the library fulfill its mission by planning and participating in efforts to raise funds and increase access. Meets each second Monday.

Microsoft Word: Basics
Tuesday, July 9 at 6 pm
This workshop is intended to help new uses of Word get comfortable with the word processing software. Participants will learn to create, edit, save, and print documents.

Art-o-Mat Class
Tuesday, July 9 at 6 pm
Local artist Melanie Stewart Cranford will share how she create pieces for the Art-o-Mat vending machine, demo an example, and talk about how her Art-o-Mat work supports her other work. Make your own miniature art and find out about art opportunities in the area. all supplies provided. Registration required: 828.465.8664.

Microsoft Word: Intermediate
Wednesday, July 10 at 11 am
Learn about some of the features in Word 2016 that help make longer documents easier to read and navigate. Basic Word skills are necessary.

UnBook Club for Non-Joiners
Wednesday, July 10 at 4 pm
Finally, a book club for people who don't want to read what everyone else is reading, don't want to make a commitment each month, and who want food and drink options. Tell others about the books you've been reading and get reading suggestions from them. Meets at Blue Moon Tavern in downtown Newton.

Microsoft Word: Advanced
Thursday, July 11 at 11 am
This workshop will show you how to use mail merge, add and manipulate images, and make comments and track changes. Basic Word skills necessary.

Galaxy of Games
Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm
Join the fun by playing a selection of recent and vintage science-fiction-themed board games and old-school video games. Table reservations (for two, four, or six) are required: 828.465.8664.

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, July 13 at 10 am
This month's read is The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates. August's selection is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Everyone is invited.

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Stretch-n-Grow Fitness: Astronaut Training
Thursday, July 11 at 4 pm
Certified fitness instructors lead vigorous activities to get kids moving and have fun!

DIY Nebula Necklaces
Saturday, July 13 at 11 am
Teens, create your own nebula necklace in this interstellar DIY craft, sure to interest everyone from galaxies near and far. For ages 13-18.

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.

Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
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.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 pm
A shiny space rocket brings an unforgettable journey. Look for dancing robots, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

DIY Galaxy Bags
Friday, July 12 at 4 pm
Teens, enjoy the creative, chemical, and crafty process of making your own galaxy book bag! For ages 13-18. Registration required: 828.466.5108.

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.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Thursday, July 11 at 1 pm
A shiny space rocket brings an unforgettable journey. Look for dancing robots, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

Preteen Council Meeting
Thursday, July 11 at 4 pm
Rising 5th and 6th graders are invited to discuss and plan library events designed specifically for them. Snacks provided. Ages 10-13 welcome.

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.

Resource Warehouse: Arty Party
Monday, July 8 at 2 pm
Teens will make a project from repurposed materials with guidance from Resource Warehouse staff.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Tuesday, July 9 at 1 pm
A shiny space rocket brings an unforgettable journey. Look for dancing robots, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

Coding Club: Video Game Design
Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 pm
Week 4: We'll create a platform game to share and play. For rising 6th graders and up.

Teen Galaxy Jars
Wednesday, July 10 at 2 pm
Create your very own galaxy in a jar and hold the wonder of the universe in your hands. Ages 13-18 welcome. Registration required: 828.466.6827.

Galaxy Jars
Thursday, July 11 at 2 pm
Create your very own galaxy in a jar and hold the wonder of the universe in your hands. Ages 7-12 welcome. Registration required: 828.466.6827

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a lively discussion of Blue Heaven by CJ Box. August's discussion will focus on Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

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.

Solar Martian Food
Monday, July 8 at 3:30 pm
Teens and pre-teens (11+) will enjoy making solar ovens and (weather permitting) experimenting with 'Martian' food recipes.

Monday Night Movie: Martian Child
Monday, July 8 at 5:30 pm
A recently widowed author contemplates adopting a troubled 6-year-old boy who claims to be from Mars. Rated PG.

Martian Art
Tuesday, July 9 at 4 pm
Local artist Pasqualina Gorry will instruct children on making simple 'Martian' art using mixed media, collage, and other elements.

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

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Mountain View Book Buzz
Tuesday, July 6 pm
Join us for a discussion of This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. August's read is The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder by Claudia Rowe.

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.

To the Library and Beyond
Tuesday, July 9 at 5 pm
Families, bring your sleeping bags and pillows! We'll read Campfire Tale by Sarah Glenn Marsh and make s'mores snack mix while watching Flight of the Navigator. Rated PG.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk
Thursday, July 11 at 4 pm
A shiny space rocket brings an unforgettable journey. Look for dancing robots, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Movie @ the Library: Hidden Figures
Friday, July 12 at 4 pm
Learn about the team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Rated PG.

Coloring Club: Solar System, Stars, and the Moon Landing
Saturday, July 13 at 2 pm
Relax by coloring your stress away. We'll provide the coloring sheets, markers, and crayons.