Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Oct12-Oct19]

Published: October 10, 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
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, October 15 and 22 at 6:15 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment. 

Limitless Theatre: Up & Down in Nursery Town
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:30 pm
The Green Room Theatre's Limitless Theatre for Exceptional Adults (comprised of teens and adults with special needs) presents a unique story about nursery rhyme characters. The short, action-packed program is a great intro to live theater for young children and a fun show for all ages.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm
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). 

English as a Second Language Classes
Mondays, October 14, 21, and 28 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.

    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.

    Stories of Resiliency: Not Just Surviving but Thriving
    Wednesday, October 16 at noon at CVCC's East Wing Auditorium
    Hear from and about people who learned how to cope with setbacks and lead lives of purpose and meaning, rising above episodes that might
    otherwise have caused lasting harm.

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, October 12 at 10 am
This month's read is There There by Tommy Orange. November's selection will be The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede. 

Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, October 14 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.

Medline Plus
Tuesday, October 15 at 11 am
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.

Black History Discussion Group
Tuesday, October 15 at 4 pm
We’re gathering regularly to discuss various topics of interest about black history. This month, we’ll be talking about the intersection of black history and health. Bring your curiosity and your understanding – all are welcome. Light refreshments served.

Advanced Gardener: Seed Saving & Plant Propagation
Tuesday, October 15 at 6 pm
Join Dr. George Place, Cooperative Extension director, to learn how to select and save seeds. We'll also discuss how to share favorite plants with cuttings, layering, division, and more.

Piece of Cake Book Club
Wednesday, October 16 at 10 am
PoCBC meets each third Tuesday at Whisk & Barrel in downtown Newton. October’s pick is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. November’s selection is The Good House by Ann Leary.

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.

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.

Halloween Costume Swap & Shop
Saturday, October 12 from 11 am-1 pm
Bring your gently worn costumes and leave prepared for this year's holiday! Shop and swap for costumes for ages birth to 18 while supplies last – for free! Come with or without a costume and join the fun!

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, October 19 at 11 am
Great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Valley Writers Club
Tuesday, October 15 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!

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. 

SpookyCon
Saturday, October 19 from 10 am-1 pm
Get a jumpstart on Halloween festivities at SpookyCon, a mini-con based on all things spooky! The program will include a cosplay/costume contest, pin-back button-making workshop, and spooky Photoshop tutorial. Treats and prizes will be provided. Ages 11+. 

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.

STEAM Explorers: Candy Catapults
Wednesday, October 16 at 4 pm
Kids 7-13 are invited to learn about science concepts through hands-on experience. Join us this month as we engineer catapults and compete against each other to see who can launch candy the farthest. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi for Healthy Living
Fridays, October 18 and 25 at 11 am 
This series aims to increase activity levels, enhance fitness, and prevent falls in adults. Newcomers are asked to complete a survey and sign a waiver, so come early to your first class. To register, call Neighbors Network at 828.464.1111. 

Author Visit: Tommy Tomlinson
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm at Rehobeth United Methodist Church (9297 Sherrills Ford Road, Terrell, NC 28682)
Local author Tomlinson will discuss his memoir, The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man’s Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America. Tommy is a nationally known author and was a columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. 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
Zumba 
Mondays, October 14, 21, and 28 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). 

Career Assessments: NCLIVE
Monday, October 14 at 6 pm
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Participants will be able to explore Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center and take an online assessment that offers guidance about making personalized career choices.

Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, October 15 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. 

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
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.

STEAM: Halloween Slime 
Thursday, October 17 at 4 pm
Making slime is actually chemistry! Our short lesson is a perfect way to introduce the science and fun behind slime. All materials provided. 

Family Halloween Movie:Hocus Pocus 
Friday, October 18 at 4 pm
Join us for this classic film about a trio of witches trying to become immortal! Popcorn and a beverage will be served. PG-13.  

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays, October 12, 19 & 26 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.

The Power of Positive Parenting 
Monday, October 14 at 6 pm
This seminar offers practical tips for managing common parenting challenges and helping families develop loving relationships. Presented by the Children’s Resource Center. Registration suggested: 828.695.6565.

St. Stephens Book Club for Adults
Monday, October 14 at 6:30 pm
We're starting a book club and everyone who loves reading is invited! This month, come talk about a book by an author you haven't read before: what you liked and any other information you learned. Invite a friend, too!

LIBRARY TO GO

Catawba Library to Go Stop
Friday, October 18 from 10 am-6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (200 S Main St, Catawba)
Check out items, get help with computer and device questions, and much more! 

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. 

Upcoming! Digital Book Club
Thursday, December 19 at noon
Our digital book club, customized for folks who read with the Overdrive and/or Hoopla apps, 'meets' at Club Goodreads [https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/883104-digital-book-club]. Our fourth quarter selection is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.