Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library December 10th through 17th
Published: December 10, 2021
We've got Storytimes!
Bilingual Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom
Wednesdays December 15 at 10 am
Gather the kids and join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime presented in English and Spanish! This family-friendly virtual event includes singing, reading and lots of fun. Please register at tinyurl.com/ccl-WednesdayStorytime. You’ll receive email confirmation with a Zoom link.
Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom
Thursdays December 16 at 10 am
Join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime with singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, visit tinyurl.com/catawbathursdaystorytime or the library.
Library to Go at the Town of Catawba
Thursday, December 16 from 10 am to 2 pm
200 S Main St, Catawba
Visit the Library to Go to check out books, get help with tech questions, and enjoy a family storytime at 10:45!
Merry Mall Storytime
December 10 & 17 & 30 at 10:30 am
Valley Hills Mall
Join us on the lower level, near the former Sears entrance, for a seasonal storytime complete with songs and crafts guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit! Register online at tinyurl.com/merrymallstorytime or by calling 828-466-6821.
Santa Storytime
Monday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Come meet the big guy himself at a special holiday storytime at St. Stephens! Space is limited, so please register at tinyurl.com/santastorytimestst or by calling 828-466-6821.
Quilt storytime with the HMA
Thursday, December 16 at 4 pm
Hickory Museum of Art on the Salt Block
Inspired by the Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter exhibit, we'll be
having a special, quilt-themed storytime with our friends at the Hickory Museum of Arts.
Learn Online from Home!
Chair Yoga
Wednesdays, December 15 at 11 am
A certified yoga instructor will lead a zoom class designed for body types and skill levels. It is recommended that participants bring their own towel or small blanket to the event. To register, visit tinyurl.com/cclschairyogaprogram or call 828-466-6821.
Recognizing Email Scams
Tuesday, December 14 at 1 pm
Scams can happen at any time and email scams can be hard to spot. Learn more about ways to recognize and report scams during this Zoom program. To register, visit
tinyurl.com/CCLS-EmailScams or call 828-465-9494.
Health & Wellness Resource of the Month
MedlinePlus: Healthy Recipes – medlineplus.gov/recipes
Staying healthy can be a challenge, but simple lifestyle changes - like eating healthy meals and being active - can help a lot. MedlinePlus: Healthy Recipes shows you how to prepare tasty, healthy meals that help you develop a healthy eating pattern. A healthy eating pattern includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, fat-free or low fat dairy, various protein foods, and oils. Try some new recipes as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Visit us at the Library!
Holiday Tales and Jingle Bells Interactive Display
December 1-31
Southwest Branch Library
Everyone is welcome to express your creativity throughout the month by visiting our Holiday Tales and Jingle Bells interactive display table. Each week there will be a different activity designed to spark your imaginations and originality!
Finals Cafe
Saturday, December 11 from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Need a place for some last minute review before exams? Join us for this drop-in event to study in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with free coffee & snacks, and a therapy dog!
Finals Cafe
Saturday, December 11th from 10 am to 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Need a place for some last minute review before exams? Join us for this drop-in event to study in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with free coffee & snacks, and a therapy dog!
Finals Cafe
Saturday, December 11 from 10 am to 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Need a place for some last minute review before exams? Join us for this drop-in event to study in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with free coffee & snacks. For Grades 9-12.
St. Stephens Theme-Based Book Club
Monday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for this monthly in-person event where you can gather with fellow book lovers and discuss books based around a common theme. This month’s theme is holiday books, so revisit a favorite or find something new and come share your reading experience with us. Although this is an in-person event, patrons can still utilize the Facebook group for updates, book lists, and ongoing discussion by following this link: facebook.com/groups/St.StephensBookClub
Recognizing Email Scams
Tuesday, December 14 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Scams can happen at any time and email scams can be hard to spot. Learn more about ways to recognize and report scams during this tutorial.
Center & Venture: Tai Chi & Hike
Tuesday, December 14 at 3:30 pm
Riverbend Park
Certified personal trainer and tai chi instructor Dr. George Place will lead us in finding inner peace and outer adventure as we gather at parks around the county for 30 minutes of tai chi movements, followed by an hour’s hike. You’ll find everything you need to improve your sense of well-being: stretching, activity, calm and nature in the company of friends. Waiver required on site or at tinyurl.com/ccls-CenterVenture-reg.
Not Your Grandma’s Quilt Squares
Tuesday, December 14 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
There’s lots of room for creativity and individuality in quilting. Join us to learn how to design a quilt square, inspired by the Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter exhibit, that highlights your personal style and favorite things using various levels of technology. For teens, ages 12-18.
Holly Jolly Trivia Night
Tuesday, December 14 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an evening of holiday trivia, games, prizes, and fun! This program is best suited for teens & adults. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members and is open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book. Join us for a lively discussion on Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. Our January book discussion will focus on Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. The book club will meet in-person at the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library. New members are always welcome.
Chair Yoga
Wednesdays, December 15 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead a zoom class designed for body types and skill levels. It is recommended that participants bring their own towel or small blanket to the event. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, December 16 at 5 pm
Whisk and Barrel in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, we’re gathering to chat about December’s pick, In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. January’s selection is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Readers are welcome to suggest titles for 2022 at tinyurl.com/ccls-pieceofcake.