Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Mar14-Mar21]

Published: March 11, 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.

Tech Take-Apart
Saturday, March 14 at 11 am
Ever wondered what the inside of a computer, keyboard, or other technological device looks like? Here’s your chance to find out! Recommended for students in grades 3 to 6, but all school-age children are welcome. 

Suffrage Book Discussion
Monday, March 16 at 5:30 pm
What is women’s suffrage? We’ll learn more about it as we read a book together and discuss the Suffrage Movement. 

St. Patrick’s Day Science, Story & Craft
Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 pm
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as we conduct a science experiment (or two), hear a story, and make a craft. Each family will receive a free book.

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)
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: 828.465.8665.

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.

Let's Get Educated: ACEs and Resilience
Saturday, March 14 from 8 am-1 pm at CVCC's West Wing Commons
Discover how children and adults cope with the aftermath of traumatic experiences through the professional work and research of counselor and pastor Bryan Hatcher, assistant city manager for San Antonio Dr. Colleen Bridger, and clinical social worker Ennis Baker.

Community Garden Workday
Saturday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 24 from 9 am-12 noon
Join us as we mulch, weed, plant, repair, prune, build, amend, and take care of all the wonderful things that need to be done in the library's garden. Call 828.465.8665 to sign up. 

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, March 14 at 10 am
This month's read is Inheriting Edith by Zoe Fishman. April's selection will be The Southern Lady Code: Essays by Helen Ellis.

Black History Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 17 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 the Arts, including shining a spotlight on Belmont, NC, resident and African-American artist Juan Logan. Bring your curiosity and your understanding – all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Piece of Cake Book Club
Wednesday, March 18 at 10 am
Want to read eleven great books per year? PoCBC meets each third Wednesday at Whisk & Barrel in downtown Newton. March’s selection is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. April’s pick is Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson.

Digital Book Club
Thursday, March 19 at noon
Join our digital book club meeting to discuss this quarter’s selection, In the Country of Women: A Memoir by Susan Straight. This book club is customized for folks who read with the Overdrive and/or Hoopla apps. Share your thoughts on the Catawba County Library Digital Book Club Goodreads group [www.goodreads.com/group/show/883104-digital-book-club]. We’ll also announce our second quarter selection at this ‘meeting.’ 

Educated… A Book Discussion
Friday, March 20 at noon
Join us for this closing discussion of Tara Westover’s Educated, and share your thoughts about the meaning and value of education as you understand it.

Suffrage Centennial Craft Day
Saturday, March 21 at 11 am
Try your hand at creating a replica picket sign to be carried in a historic reenactment of the early 20th-century suffrage movement. We're basing our designs on historic photos, and the activity is sure to kindle your appreciation for our Constitutional protections and the people who made them possible for us.

Upcoming! Tai Chi for Joint Health & Balance – New Six-Week Course
Wednesdays at 11 am starting April 1
This medically-based program is taught in blocks of slow movements chosen specifically to promote joint health and better balance. It strengthens key supportive muscles, steadily increasing stability and function. It's suitable for all fitness levels and can be done seated in a chair or standing. Registration required.

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.

Homework Helpers
Thursdays from 4-6 pm
Could your child benefit from extra help with reading or school work? Set up a weekly, 30-minute appointment by calling 828.466.5108. 

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.

Pi(e) Recipe Swap and STEAM Games 
Saturday, March 14 at 11 am
Celebrate International Pi Day (the math symbol that represents the circumference of a circle) by swapping your favorite pie recipe with others while we enjoy STEAM games, including Makey Makeys, Code and Go Mouse, a hula-hoop contest, and more! Recommended for all ages. 

PAWS to Read with Chester
Tuesday, March 17 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Elementary-aged children are invited to read to Chester, our therapy dog. Children who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular basis demonstrate improvement in their reading skills! Call the branch to reserve a 15-minute appointment with Chester.

Storytime Celebration: Women’s Right to Vote
Friday, March 20 at 10 am
This special storytime will highlight the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote! Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. This event will take the place of our weekly storytime.

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, March 21 at 11 am
This monthly class is great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Valley Writers Club
Tuesday, March 17 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!

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: Elephant Toothpaste
Saturday, March 21 at 11 am
In this fun experiment, yeast acts as a catalyst when mixed with the other ingredients to rapidly expand the mixture into what looks like foaming, colorful toothpaste. We'll also be teaching participants about yeast by providing homemade soft pretzels. Designed for ages 6-13, but all are welcome. 

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!

Suffragette Sashes
Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 pm
Join us to make replicas of the iconic Votes for Women sashes worn by early suffragettes as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. All materials provided. 

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.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Everybody COUNTS! 2020 Census 
Monday, March 16 at 6:30 pm
Learn all about the 2020 Census by reviewing a sample census questionnaire, understanding why the census is so important, learning how census data is used, and hearing how personal data is kept safe and how people can avoid census scams. 

Catawba Lands Conservancy
Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 pm
This informational program will focus on the recent land acquisitions by the Catawba Lands Conservancy for the Carolina Thread Trail. Learn more about the public programs offered and how you can get involved. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library.

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.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Chair Yoga
Thursdays at 9:30 am
This is a great class for people who prefer not to get up and down from the floor. The poses are modified so that they can also be performed while you're seated in a chair. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while adjusting the regimen for your convenience and comfort!

De-Cluttering & Spring Cleaning
Monday, March 16 at 6 pm
Join Tami Fox for a motivating program full of tips and tricks to help declutter your home just in time for an annual bout of spring cleaning!  

Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, March 17 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.

Career Development: Online Job Applications 
Wednesday, March 18 at 4 pm
Online applications are a common practice when you're applying for jobs these days. This class will show you how to get started and offer tips about information and online tools you'll need to complete an application.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
PAWS to Read with Sherman
Mondays from 4-6 pm
Elementary-aged children are invited to read to Sherman, our therapy dog. Children who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular basis demonstrate improvement in their reading skills! Call the branch to reserve a 20-minute appointment with Sherman! 

Preschool: Bilingual Ready to Learn Storytime
Tuesday evenings at 6 pm
Presented in Spanish and English
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

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.

Crafternoon: Plant a Flower Day
Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm
This month, we’re getting ready for spring!  Join us as we make a newspaper pot and plant a seed for the season.

Family STEAM: Take-Apart Tech
Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a keyboard looks like? Do you want to see how microchips are connected to form a circuit?  Join us as we use basic tools to take apart a variety of equipment and see what’s behind the scenes.

Teen Program: World Poetry Day
Saturday, March 21 at 4 pm
Join us as we celebrate World Poetry Day. Bring your favorite poem to add to our poetry wall, and paint your favorite poem on canvas to take home or share. Grades 6+.

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.

Resumé Tune-up
Monday, March 16 from 5-7 pm
Whether you need to create a resumé from scratch or update the one you already have, book your 30-minute, individual session by calling 828-466-6821.

Just Walk Series...continued
Wednesdays, March 18 and 25 at 4 pm
Exercise is a vital part of a full and healthy life.  Join us as we continue following along with the Leslie Sansone: Just Walk! DVD, a fun and energetic video that promotes exercise with a few simple steps.

Gentle Morning Yoga
Saturday, March 21 at 11:30 am
Gentle yoga is a slower-paced practice suitable for all people, including those with injuries, physical limitations, and/or chronic health conditions. Props may be used to help align and support the body. Please bring a yoga mat or thick towel for floor work. Open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).

LIBRARY TO GO

Catawba Library to Go Stop
Thursday, March 19 from 10 am-6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (200 S Main St, Catawba)
Join us in Catawba to check out items, get help with computer and device questions, and much more. We’ll also have storytime at 10:45 am for children of all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!

SYSTEMWIDE

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.