Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Nov 21-27]

Published: November 19, 2020

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Lemon Sugar Scrub Jar Kit DIY
November 1-30
Lower humidity may dry out our skin, but there’s always a way to restore it to a nice, healthy glow! This month, we’ve got you covered for skin care with a DIY kit using natural ingredients found in most households. To participate, send an email to share@catawbacountync.gov, including your name and the library location where you’d like to pick up your kit.

LIVE Zumba with Honey & Jossiah
Mondays at 6 pm
Kick off your week with this dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise! It's appropriate for every skill and ability level and open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18). Classes are held outdoors in the lower parking lot of the Newton Library, weather permitting. 

Virtual STRONG Fitness with Honey & Jossiah 
Saturdays at 9 am
This high-intensity interval training class gets you in shape using your body weight, muscle conditioning, and cardio and plyometric training moves. Every squat, lunge, and burpee is driven by original music. You'll burn calories while toning arms, legs, abs, and glutes! Use this Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/723012922) or locate it at www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithHmongSibs/.

Virtual ESL Classes
Monday, November 23 from 5:30-6:30 pm (beginners) and 6:30-7:30 pm (intermediate)
ESL classes are terrific resources for people whose native language is not English. Through online instruction and conversation, participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. To check availability and learn more, call 828.465.8665. 

Tech Talk Tuesday
Tuesday, November 24 at 2 pm
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss technology-related questions submitted by you! If you’d like a librarian to answer a technology question or you’re interested in learning more about technology topics, submit your questions to share@catawbacountync.gov by the Tuesday prior to our Tech Talk and include the subject line "Tech Talk." Please register at the same email address. We'll send a Zoom link out the day before the program. 

COMMUNITY
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Downtown Newton's Literacy Walk
November 1-December 31
This self-directed, progressive book walk invites you to engage with the kids as you make your way around Courthouse Square. Start your journey at Two Pink Magnolias (211 N College Ave) and travel through town reading a special Christmas book! Take a moment to enjoy the local businesses as you explore each page of the story. A different book will be highlighted each month. For details, go to www.downtownnewton.org/downtownevents/2020/11/1/downtown-newton-literacy-walk. 

SUFFRAGE Exhibit: Hickory Museum of Art
October 31-January 24, 2021
Stop by the Coe Gallery to view a new exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Six regional artists will display artwork that responds to themes associated with the women’s suffrage movement, and a special series of panels created by Catawba Valley Community College graphic design students will trace the movement's milestones. Also featured is an installation called The Feminist To Do List by fiber artist Susan Lenz. Its 42 vintage quilt blocks have been stitched with civic-minded call-to-action phrases. The SUFFRAGE exhibit was created in conjunction with the Historical Association of Catawba County, the Catawba County Library System, the League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley, and the United Arts Council of Catawba County.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All library branches will close at 5 pm Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. We hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday!