Catawba County News

This Week At Your Library [Nov30-Dec07]

Published: November 26, 2019

MAIN IN NEWTON
828.465.8665

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Mondays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 23 or 30)
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 Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1 or 2)
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, December 3, 10, and 17 at 6:15 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment 

Family Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday, December 6 at 4 pm
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home cause confusion. Rated PG.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7 at 11 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
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).

Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm (no class Dec. 26)
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).

Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Assistance
Appointments available December 2-13
Signing up for health insurance can be a daunting experience, but the insurance-trained assisters from Catawba Family Care are here to help! Bring your pay stubs from last month if possible, as well as the social security numbers of any dependents. Make an individual appointment by calling 828.624.0538.

English as a Second Language Classes
Mondays, December 2 and 9 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.

WorkLife Wednesday: Resumé Tune-up
Wednesday, December 4 from 10 am-2 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 828.465.8665.

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.

Home School Panel Discussion
Wednesday, December 4 at noon at CVCC's East Wing Auditorium
Learn from local parents how they ensure that their children get a solid education at home. Then, check out the CVCC library to see the resources available for home-schooling.

Tech Connect Christmas
Thursday, December 5 at 6 pm
We’ll make a 3-D-printed cookie cutter that we’ll then turn into an ornament using scrapbook paper or a photo that you bring to class. Registration required.

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Claremont Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm
Make sure to check out the Library to Go in the Claremont Christmas Parade!

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Upcoming! Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Join us in January, when we'll host a BYOB (bring your own book) session and encourage attendees to speak briefly about a book they've enjoyed during the past year. The book club meets in alternating months.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or Jan. 1)
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 Dec. 27)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Celebrate the Season with Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, December 3 at 6 pm
Celebrate the holidays by decorating cookies. Materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own supplies to share. Registration required.

Storytime Ballet:The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7 at noon
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
Discover Hoopla for the Holidays
Friday, December 6 at 3 pm
Learn how to download this easy-to-use app to enjoy the season’s books, audiobooks, music, and movies from anywhere!

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 26)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Holiday Photo Shoot
Tuesday, December 3-Saturday, December 7 during regular library hours
Is it time for holiday photos? We think so! Join us for this come-as-you-can, self-service photo shoot. We’ll provide the backdrop – you bring the family, a camera or phone, and take your own pictures. Available during operating hours except during storytime on December 5.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
DIY Digital Holiday Photo Cards
Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Using our holiday backdrop, take photos with your camera or phone and learn how to turn them into digital holiday cards that can be used for email, social media, or printing. Registration required.

Advanced Gardener Series
The 2019 classes are complete. Please refer to our January 2020 newsletter for details about the new season.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1)
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 Dec. 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.

Santa Visit
Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7 pm (weather date: Saturday, December 14 from 4–5:30 pm)
While waiting to visit with Santa, enjoy a variety of activities, including caroling and decorating the community “Wishing Tree.” Families are encouraged to bring their own camera or phone to snap a picture with Santa. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a lively discussion of House of Thieves by Charles Belfoure. January’s discussion will focus on Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo.

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Merry Monday Movies
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Enjoy classic holiday movies for the whole family every Monday night in December.

• December 2 – Elf (PG)
• December 9 – The Santa Clause (PG)
• December 16 – The Polar Express (G)
• December 23 – It’s A Wonderful Life (PG)

Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 11 am (no storytime Dec. 25 or 26 or Jan. 1)
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Festive Fridays
Fridays during regular library hours
Patrons are invited to create easy make-and-take holiday crafts every Friday in December.

STEAM: Christmas Tree Science
Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm
School-age children will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Christmas tree while participating in various activities. Perfect for ages 7 and up; younger children will need to be assisted by an adult.

Storytime Ballet:The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7 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
DIY Holiday Cards in Microsoft Publisher
Monday, December 2 at 6 pm
Join us for a basic introduction to Microsoft Publisher, and then use the program to create a holiday card you can send to a loved one!

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 Dec. 24, 25, or 26 or Jan. 1)
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, December 7 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.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
GCFLearnfree.org
Wednesday, December 4 at 10 am
GCFLearnfree.org offers you the freedom to learn what you want, when you want. It provides totally free online education with more than 190 topics covering everything from Microsoft Excel and social media to graphic design and job skills. If you need to sharpen a skill set, this is the class for you.

English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, November 30 and December 7, 14, and 21 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.

LIBRARY TO GO

Catawba Library to Go Stop
Thursdays, December 5 and 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!

Claremont Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm
Check out the Library to Go in the Claremont Christmas Parade!

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.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S CLOSURES

All library branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. They will also close at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31 and remain closed on Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday. Enjoy a safe, merry, and relaxing holiday with your families and friends!