Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library January 19-26
Published: January 18, 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.
Ready to Learn Storytime: Bilingual
Miercoles a la 10 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para preescolares.
Join us for bilingual storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for preschoolers.
Programs for children!
Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Friday, January 19 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Friday, January 19 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for stories, crafts and cake to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday. Sign your preschooler up for 1000 Books for Kindergarten and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to encourage the start of a lifetime of reading.
STEAM: Snow Slime
Thursday, January 25 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create fluffy snow slime that won’t freeze your fingers. We’ll learn about polymers and the states of matter in this winter themed science experiment. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Do Re Me and You Dance Party
Friday, January 26 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for 30 minutes of music and movement! For children 5 and under.
Fairy Tale Friday: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Friday, January 26 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Goldilocks makes a mess of things in the bears’ cottage. We’ll read the story and use STEM to fix things at this program for grades 3 to 5.
Programs for teens!
Puzzle and Board Game Night
Tuesday, January 23 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Work together to complete a jigsaw puzzle or play board games.
Finances, College & You
Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 pm
Conover Branch Library
Skip Watts from College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC.org) will be on hand to assist with the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Residency Determination Service (RDS), and answer all questions related to the process of paying for college. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-5108.
Programs for adults!
Medicaid Expansion Enrollment
By appointment
Main Library in Newton
Medicaid Expansion will be active December 1. Schedule an appointment with your library to learn more and for application assistance.
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.
Techs-pert Help
Southwest Branch Library
Fridays at 11 am
Did you get an e-reader, tablet, or another technology device this holiday season? Are you struggling to learn the ropes of your new device? Our library technology experts (techs-perts) are here to help! Come by any Friday in January between 11 am and 12 noon for one-on-one tech help!
Stretch for Health & Meditate for Mindfulness
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.
Job Seeking Boot Camp
Southwest Branch Library
Thursdays at 3 pm
Hit the ground running in the new year with this four-session workshop that will have you ready to ace your next job search. We’ll cover every step from determining your career interests to succeeding in your interview, and get you into tip-top job application shape!
Thursday, January 25 at 3 pm: Interviewing skills
Last but not least, the interview! This process can be daunting, but we’ll help you develop the skills to navigate your job interview with confidence and professionalism.
No Sew Sachets
Saturday, January 20 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Freshen up a drawer, your closet, or any small space with these easy DIY sachets. We will use essential oils to create the perfect scent blend. To register, please call 828-465-8664.
Joara: Conquistadors in NC
Saturday, January 20 at 1:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
We’ve all heard of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth Rock. But did you know that years before Europeans landed in any of those places, there was a Spanish fort right down the road from here? This engaging talk by Joara docent Mike Carpenter will reveal the discoveries and stories being unearthed at this active archeological site, as well as the opportunities available to the public.
Mountain View Book Buzz
Monday, January 22 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we discuss When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin. All are welcome to join us for discussions and conversations based on this novel.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, January 22 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom
In person at St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! This month, we’re reading Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Pick up your copy of our January book at the library or through Libby. Readers participating on Zoom must register at the library with their email address in order to receive the meeting link.
How to: Libby and Hoopla
Tuesday, January 23 at 2 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.
Needle Felt & A Film- Shrek 2
Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Ogres are like needle felting. Ogres have layers. Needle felting has layers. They both have layers! We will be creating a mini-Shrek figure and watching the 2004 sequel, Shrek 2, to celebrate its upcoming 20th anniversary. All supplies provided and finger protectors will be available for patron use. To register, please call 828-428-2712.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, January 23 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join our discussion of New York Times Bestseller and Oprah Book Club Pick Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. We welcome newcomers.
Claremont Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, January 23 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
The Friends support and advocate for library services throughout the county. Join us to help plan and share library information.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, January 23 at 7 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join the Catawba County Genealogical Society for their monthly meeting, followed by an introduction to new local history and genealogy materials available for research in Catawba County. All are welcome to attend.
Friends of the Library Book Store
Thursday, January 25 from 10 am - 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Build your own personal library and help support library programs at the same time by shopping the FOL Book Store! Friends of the Library membership forms and information will also be available for anyone interested in joining.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, January 26 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.
