Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library August 16-23
Published: August 15, 2024
We've got storytimes!
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Preschool story time with reading
readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Wednesdays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
Main Library in Newton
Wednesdays at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Thursdays at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Southwest Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
Fridays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Programs for children!
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, August 16 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
DIY Aircraft & Visit with Hickory Aviation Museum
Saturday, August 17 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Celebrate Aviation Week with us and the Hickory Aviation Museum! All school-aged children are welcome to come learn about our local pilots and their experiences. You’ll also get to make your own popsicle aircraft!
PAWS to Read
Monday, August 19
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday, August 21
Conover Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a therapy dog. Please schedule your visit by calling: 828-465-8665 for Newton and 828-466-5108 for Conover.
Kindergarten-Here We Come!
Thursday, August 22 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Calling all rising kindergartners & their caregivers: Join us for a special storytime tailored just for you! We'll read stories, practice readiness skills (like mastering those lunch trays), and provide caregivers with a sweet treat bag to help you through that first day. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Do Re Me and You Dance Party
Friday, August 23 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for 30 minutes of music and movement! For children 5 and under.
Programs for teens!
Needle Felt & A Film
Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Enjoy time at the library during your last few days of summer vacation by “mer-making” a needle felted starfish and watching the 2005 film, Aquamarine! Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-428-2712.
Teen Back to School Pajama Party
Friday, August 23 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Celebrate the last Friday before the start of school with Nintendo Switch games, crafts, music, and SNACKS! Pajamas, stuffed animals, and fuzzy blankets encouraged!
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Kick off your week with a burst of Zumba, a 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).
Purl and Chain: Knit and Crochet Club
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Make new friends and enjoy the company of others while you knit and crochet. Bring your own materials.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Combining stretching with meditation may benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can do these exercises while sitting in a chair or bring a mat/towel for floor routines. While this class is geared to 50+, adults of all ages are invited to join.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, August 19 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Come join us for a lively discussion on Kristen Hannah's novel, The Women. Everyone is invited to participate in engaging conversation and lots of fun!
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, August 19 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our August book is Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
Qi Gong
Tuesday, August 20 at 6:15 pm
Main Library in Newton
Involving gentle movements, controlled breath patterns, and focused attention, Qi Gong can be practiced seated or otherwise – a great practice for those new to movement. Open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).
Paper Crafting Club
Wednesday, August 21 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us to explore the many types of arts and crafts using card or paper as a primary medium – from journaling, drawing, coloring, stenciling, painting, folding, decoupage, scrapbooking, card making as well as paper crafts practiced by cultures across the world.
Introduction to Hoopla and Libby
Thursday, August 22 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Libby and Hoopla are free and user-friendly ways to find thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks. We will teach you how to download the app, sign in, and download a book or two. Bring your own tablet or phone to set up your gateway to the world of eReading.
Game On: Boost Your Brain & Battle Boredom
Thursday, August 22 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an afternoon of Battling Boredom! Come learn and/or play a new board or card game. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
80s & 90s Trivia Night
Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether you were there to witness it or you’ve just watched every John Hughes film along with every episode of In Living Color, or you always sing Love Shack at Karaoke Night, this trivia challenge is going to be totally tubular! Fun prizes will be awarded for each round! To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Customer Service Skills
Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom
What are customer service skills and how do they help you at work or in professional situations? Join us to learn more about these skills and ways to implement them into the work day. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/customer-ccls
