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This Week @ Your Library December 9-16

This Week @ Your Library December 9-16

Published: December 09, 2022

 

We've got storytimes!

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.

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: Bilingual 
Miercoles a la 10am
Wednesdays at 10am 
St. Stephens Branch Library

Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para niños hasta 5 años. 
Join us for an exciting bilingual storytime 
featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for children up to 5 years of age.

Programs for children!

Winter Wonderland Painting
Saturday, December 10 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Create your own unique winter scene using pointillism techniques! We’ll use acrylic paint and ceramic tiles to make art.
 
PAWS To Read
Saturday, December 10 beginning at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Schedule a 20-minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
 
Fairy Hair for Kids
Tuesday, December 13 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Sparkle like tinsel on the tree for the upcoming holiday season. Learn how to add fairy hair tinsel to your child’s hair. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
 
Animals in Winter
Tuesday December 13 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn about hibernation at this fun session with Catawba County Parks Rangers.
 
Bilingual Holiday Storytime & Santa Visit
Thursday, December 15 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Wear your pjs and join us for a special holiday bilingual storytime including photo opportunities with the big man himself!
 

Programs for teens!

Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
December 13: Macramé snowflakes
 
Teens Finals Café
Saturday, December 10 from 12 - 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Drop in to study quietly with soft music, time with therapy dogs, and limited distractions. Bring your comfortable clothes, study materials, maybe a soft cushion or blanket.
 
DIY Wrapping Paper
Monday, December 12 at 5:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Let’s get crafty as we make creative, unique wrapping paper out of common art supplies! Feel free to bring gifts to wrap, or take your paper to go!
 

Programs for adults!

Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
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).
 
Community Navigator
Thursdays & Fridays from 9 am - 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Stop in to visit with a Community Navigator for a one-on-one session to get connected with services, resources, and local assistance available in Catawba County. For more information, please call 828-465-9553. 
 
Just Walk!
Fridays at 4 pm 
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a fun indoor walk. Enjoy music, moves and smiles—this is more fun than anyone should have on a fitness walk! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821. Fitness waiver required. 
 
Community Recipe Book
Tuesday, November 1 - December 20
Conover Branch Library
With the holidays approaching, so is some yummy food! We are putting together a Conover Community Recipe Book and are asking for 1-2 of your favorite recipes that we can copy and insert into our book. During this time, the book will be out for viewing and we encourage everyone to find a new recipe to try!
 
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, December 9 & 16 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. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
 
Adult Book Club (virtual)
Monday, December 12 at 6:30 pm
Online via Facebook
December’s theme is to read a Young Adult book. Follow along here (including reading suggestions for the month’s theme): www.facebook.com/groups/St.StephensBookClub
 
Fairy Hair for Adults
Tuesday, December 13 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Sparkle like tinsel on the tree for the upcoming holiday season. Learn how to add fairy hair tinsel to your hair with our library fairies. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
 
Postres saludables
Martes, 13 de diciembre a las 6 pm
Biblioteca de Newton
Programa presentado en español e inglés
Comparta estas fiestas con postres Saludables.
 
Healthy Desserts
Tuesday, December 13 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Program presented in English and Spanish
Share a Happy Holiday with healthy yummy desserts.
 
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members to join us for a lively discussion on Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan.
 
Christmas Traditions Trivia
Tuesday, December 13 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom
Think you’re Catawba County’s jolliest “smartypants'' when it comes to Christmas traditions and pop culture? This is your chance to prove it! Dress up in your most festive holiday attire, get your snacks and beverages ready, and join us via Zoom. Send an email to share@catawbacountync.gov to receive the Zoom invitation.
 
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, December 14 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a class friendly for all body types and levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking for accessible ways to stretch, relax, and gain the benefits of doing yoga with the added security of using a chair.
 
Introduction to Hoopla and Libby
Wednesday, December 14 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Libby and Hoopla are free, user-friendly ways to find thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks. 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.
 
Interviewing Tips Workshop
Thursday, December 15 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn tips on how to ACE a job interview! To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
 
Needle Felting
Thursday, December 15 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a penguin. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
 
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, December 15 at 5 pm
Narrow Coffee & Nosh in Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to chat about December’s pick, Groundskeeping by Lee Cole. Get ahead by checking out January’s selection, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton. Readers are welcome to suggest titles for upcoming meetings at tinyurl.com/ccls-pieceofcake
 
Winter Wonderland Painting
Friday, December 16 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
Create your own unique winter scene using pointillism techniques! We’ll use acrylic paint and ceramic tiles to make small, original pieces of art.
 
Houseplant Swap
Friday, December 16 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
If you love houseplants as much as we do, join us for our houseplant swap. You’re invited to bring in healthy plants, rooted in dirt or loose cuttings, and be ready to trade. We will also learn how to propagate houseplants and the different methods to ensure its success.
 

Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!

Connections Clubhouse Annual Pottery Fundraiser
Saturday, December 10 from 8 am - 12 pm
1679 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658
Check out this annual pottery fundraiser at Connections Clubhouse, and be sure to bring the kids for some hands-on crafts of their own.
 
Clean Wave Laundry Suds & Stories
Sunday, December 11 from 2 - 5 pm
2720 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Check out books, use our wi-fi hotspot, or get some one-on-one help with your device. Our family storytime which incorporates stories, songs, and sensory play starts at 3 pm.
 
Merry Maiden Festival
Thursday, December 15 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm 
19 N Main Ave, Maiden, NC 28650
Come share in the holiday spirit with activities and a storytime for the kids.