Catawba County News

This Week At Your Library [Nov23-Nov30]

Published: November 21, 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.

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

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Monday, November 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
Monday, November 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).

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!

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
STEAM: Balloon Magic
Saturday, November 23 at 11 am
Balloons are for more than birthday parties! Join us as we explore what makes balloons stretchy, conduct science experiments with them, and create a balloon tower building. Designed for children 6-12, but all are welcome!

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Monday Movie Night:Free Birds
Monday, November 25 at 6 pm
Relax before the cooking begins by watching this humorous movie. Two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving in order to change the traditional menu and save their kind from being served with a side of cranberry sauce for the holiday! Rated PG.

Paws to Read with Mini
Tuesday, November 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.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, November 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.

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.

THANKSGIVING CLOSURES

All library branches will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We hope you enjoy the holiday with your families and friends!