Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Nov09-Nov16]

Published: November 06, 2019

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 (no storytime Nov. 27 and 28)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

PAWS to Read
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment. 

T-Rex Tea Party
Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 am
You're cordially invited to join us for a dinosaur tea party and story time! We’ll enjoy dinosaur-themed stories and songs before moving on to tea and treats, and you can even try your hand at dino-crafts. Fancy dress is optional. No live dinos, please! Ideal for ages 3 to 10, but all are welcome. Registration required.

Dino STEAM
Tuesday, November 12 at 4:30 pm
Create lava and participate in excavation activities as we continue our Dino-vember celebrations!

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm (no class Nov. 21 or 28)
This graceful martial art has been shown to 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). 

Gratitude in the Garden
Saturday, November 9 from 9 am-12 noon
Our community garden needs to be prepped for the spring, and we're excited to ask you for help! If you enjoy being outside and working in the soil, we’d be happy to have you join us. We’ll be mulching, weeding, and getting our hands dirty to get the space ready for the new year. Call 828.465.8665 to sign up.

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, November 9 at 10 am
This month's read is The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede. December's selection will be My Year with Eleanor: A Memoir by Noelle Hancock.

Friends of the Catawba County Library Meeting
Monday, November 11 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.

English as a Second Language Classes
Mondays, November 11, 18, and 25 at 5:30 pm (beginner) and 6:30 pm (conversation/intermediate)
Through instruction and conversation, class participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Registration required.

Zumba 
Mondays, November 11, 18, and 25 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). Note: Class will meet at the St. Stephens branch on November 4.

Fill Out Your FAFSA
Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm
Skip Watts from the College Foundation will help students fill out and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. Attendees should bring their social security number, most recent federal income tax return(s), records of bank accounts and investments (if applicable), records of any untaxed income (if applicable), and their FSA ID and PIN if they've previously applied. Registration required.

Educated About...Ruby Ridge
Friday, November 15 at 11 am
In Educated, author Tara Westover describes her memories of her father’s perspective of the events that transpired in August of 1992 in Naples, Idaho, in which members of the Weaver family were involved in a controversial encounter with members of federal law enforcement. This workshop with CVCC history professor Jeremy Wilson will shed light on what is currently known about the Ruby Ridge incident, its aftermath, and its broader impact.

UnBook Club for Non-Joiners
On hiatus for November
If you’d like to talk about the books you’ve been reading, feel free to stop by a Newton service desk and tell our staff members all about them!

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, November 16 at 1 pm
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a young girl and a nutcracker brought to life – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime Nov. 27)
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
Fridays at 10 am (no storytime Nov. 29)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, November 16 at 11 am
Great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Craftsman Collaborative: Plant Propagation Basics & Terrariums
Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm
Each month in the Craftsman Collaborative series, we feature a new artisan to talk about his or her work and walk us through creating our own versions. In November, we'll be discussing basic plant propagation techniques and creating terrariums. Feel free to bring your own glass jar if you would like, but all supplies will be provided. Registration required. To share your talent with a future class, please contact the branch.

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Nov. 28)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, November 16 at 10 am
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a young girl and a nutcracker brought to life – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Gratitude Journals
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
In this month of Thanksgiving, begin a new practice by keeping a daily gratitude journal.  Learn what science says about the benefits of gratitude, and discover tips for getting started. Design and decorate your own journal as you get to know other participants. Light snacks and journal materials provided. Registration required.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Nov. 27 and 28)
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 (no storytime Nov. 29)
A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome.

STEAM Explorers: Unsinkable Ship
Wednesday, November 13 at 4 pm
Kids 7-13 are invited to learn about science concepts through hands-on experience. Join us this month as we learn about the sinking of the Titanic and attempt to engineer our own unsinkable ship.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, November 16 at 11:30 am
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a young girl and a nutcracker brought to life – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
CVCC Application & FAFSA Informational Session
Monday, November 11 at 4:30 pm
Learn more about educational and financial aid opportunities at Catawba Valley Community College from one of CVCC’s student ambassadors. This application and information session will provide assistance in the FAFSA, Residency Determination Service (RDS), and CVCC application process. Come with questions and get a jumpstart on your educational journey at CVCC.

MedlinePlus 
Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm
Learn to navigate the National Institutes of Health’s website. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, the site offers information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in easy-to-understand language. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information anytime, anywhere, for free.

Tai Chi for Healthy Living 
Fridays, November 15 and 22 at 11 am
Combining the Tai Chi for Health and A Matter of Balance principles, this research-based class aims to increase activity levels, enhance fitness, and prevent falls in adults of all ages. It is taught by a certified instructor. Participants are asked to complete a survey and sign a waiver. Come early to your first class to complete the paperwork. For more information and to register, call Neighbors Network at 828.464.1111.  

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 11 am (no storytime Nov. 27 and 28) 
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Paws to Read with Mini
Tuesdays, November 12 and 26 from 4-6 pm    
Elementary-aged children are invited to read to Mini, a certified therapy dog. Please sign up for a 15-minute session. Grades K and up.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Educated About...Making Goats' Milk Soap
Monday, November 11 at 6 pm 
Community soap artisan Renee Biggs will lead a class in making goats' milk soap. Participants will get hands-on experience and learn the essentials of making and molding soap. Class size is limited; registration required.

Mountain View Book Buzz
Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm
Join us this month for a discussion of Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. December's read is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am; Tuesday evenings at 6 pm (no storytime Nov. 27 and 28)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

National Vanilla Cupcake Day Celebration
Monday, November 11 at 5 pm 
Teens, join us to decorate a cupcake in honor of National Vanilla Cupcake Day! Supplies will be provided. Registration required. 

National Family Literacy and World Kindness Program
Friday, November 15 at 4 pm
Kindness matters! Teaching children to be kind is as important as teaching math or science. We'll read a story about kindness and make kindness cards to give to someone who could use a little kindness in their life. Light snacks will be served.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, November 9, 16, 23, and 30 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.

St. Stephens Book Club for Adults
Monday, November 11 at 6:30 pm 
We're starting a book club and everyone who loves reading is invited! This month, read a book with an orange, red, or yellow cover and come prepared to share what you liked about the book and any other information you learned. Invite a friend, too! 

Cypress Resumé
Wednesday, November 13 at 10 am
Do you need a new resumé or an update to your existing one? At this class, you'll learn how to create a professional resumé in three easy steps using software from NCLIVE. 

Adult Coloring Club: Thanksgiving 
Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm
Color your stress away! We'll provide the coloring sheets, markers, and crayons.

LIBRARY TO GO

Town of Catawba Veterans Festival
Saturday, November 9 from 10 am-2 pm in downtown Catawba
Come by, get a library card, and check out our resources as you and your family enjoy the festival and parade. 

Light Up the Town
Saturday, November 16 from 4-7 pm in downtown Newton
Getting in line to take pics with Santa? We’ll see you there! We’ll also have games, a movie, and more activities for families as we join downtown businesses to light up Newton!

SYSTEMWIDE

Open Enrollment for Medicare
Call for an appointment.
Medicare plans can change each year. During open enrollment, you have the opportunity to change your coverage. Take advantage of a one-on-one consultation with a rep from the Council on Aging to review your needs and select the best Medicare plan for you. Make a reservation for Newton or Sherrills Ford: call 828.328.2269.