Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 15-22
Published: July 14, 2022
We've got storytimes!
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Monday 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
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday at 10 am
Friday at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday at 11 am
Thursday at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Wednesday at 10 am
Thursday at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Programs for children!
Feature Film Fridays
Fridays at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
July 15: Shark Tale
July 22: The Little Mermaid
Enjoy an ocean-themed movie with family and friends.
Kids Summer Martial Arts Workshop
Friday, July 15 at 10 am
Mountain View Karate Center
1273 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Sign the kids up for beginning martial arts training with Sensei Doug! The series will focus on basic self-defense, flexibility & control, and general fitness. To register, please call 828-465-8665 or visit tinyurl.com/ccls-MartialArts
Parental waiver required on site.
Pre-K Play!
Saturday, July 16 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Join us for fun, fitness-focused play with music, games, and an obstacle course! Kids will have a blast as they explore, exercise, and develop motor skills. This program is designed for preschoolers, but older children are welcome.
Ocean Day: Honoring the Ocean
Tuesday, July 19 at 3 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Ocean Day is a Japanese summertime holiday that honors the ocean. Learn more about Ocean Day, practice writing Kanji, and make a paper lantern!
Dragonflies & Damselflies
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, July 19 at 2 pm
Conover Branch Library
Tuesday, July 19 at 4 pm
Join us as we learn about dragonflies and damselflies from our friends at
Catawba County Parks.
Ocean Drums
Wednesday, July 20 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Construct your very own Ocean Drum inspired by Native American water drums. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Sugar Scrubs & Bookmark Fun
Wednesday, July 20 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us to make homemade sugar scrubs and beautiful bookmarks! With polished skin and a one-of-a-kind bookmark for your beach read, you’ll be ready for a trip to the seaside!
Pre-K Under Sea Discovery
Thursday, July 21 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Preschoolers will discover the wonders of the ocean with a variety of themed stations.
Stretch-N-Grow
Thursday, July 21 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for bilingual stories & an ocean of movement in the garden with Stretch-n-Grow.
Volcano STEAM
Friday, July 22 at 4 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us to make your own volcano with Play-Doh and then create a reaction mimicking a volcano eruption. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-5108.
STEAM: Ocean in a Jar
St. Stephens Branch Library
Friday, July 22 at 4:30 pm
Dive deep to learn about the five layers of an ocean by creating this ocean in a jar. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
July 19: Game Night
Teen Self Defense
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, July 19 at 5 pm
Get safety tips and hands-on instruction from a deputy with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at this two-hour program. Waiver required.
Programs for adults!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, July 15 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. Bring a yoga mat or towel. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Is Karate Right For You?
Friday, July 15 at 4:30 pm
Mountain View Karate Center in Hickory
If you’d like some self-defense mixed in with your fitness, learning a martial art might be just right for you! Sensei Doug will provide some information about the different styles of martials arts he teaches and then lead us in a sample workout geared toward self-defense. To register, call 828-465-8665. Waiver required on site.
Ocean Drum Meditation
Saturday, July 16 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
This guided, ocean themed, sound-meditation includes simple breathwork and cues leading into a peaceful meditation. Performed live with instruments from around the world including hand-made himalayan singing bowls, steel drums, and an ocean drum. We encourage you to bring a yoga mat or blanket. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Macramé Series: Knots
Saturday, July 16 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Macramé is the art of tying cotton cord into knots to make beautiful designs. This second class in the series will focus on learning variations of the square and half hitch knots. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
El club de lectura Un corazón lector
Domingo, 17 de julio a las 5 pm
La ubicación de las reuniones cambia
El club de lectura Un corazón lector se reunirá el domingo, 17 de julio a las 5 pm para discutir y conversar acerca del libro Violeta de Isabel Allende. Por favor, llame al 828.465.8664 para más información.
A Treasure Chest for Umi no Hi
Monday, July 18 at 4 pm
Main Library at Newton
In Japan, the third Monday in July is a national holiday to give thanks for the ocean’s bounty and reflect on the role of the ocean. On this day, we’ll be repurposing items to make a small treasure chest, which you might use to keep your treasures safe.
Mountain View Book Buzz
Monday, July 18 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. All are welcome for lively conversations and lots of fun!
Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
Mondays, July 18 at 6 pm
Main Library at 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).
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, July 19 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Share your talents while you learn from others. Bring a finished written song or one that’s in progress to share with the group. Teens and tweens with musical talents are invited to join.
Credit/Money Management
Wednesday, July 20 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn the basics of making a budget, reading your credit report, and what affects your credit rating. This workshop is being offered by NCWorks Catawba and will be led by a HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Career Center
Thursdays, July 20 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Main Library at Newton
A career specialist will be providing one-on-one assistance with resumes, interview practice, online applications, and job search strategies. Reserve a 30-minute appointment by calling 828-465-8665 or drop in as you are able.
Is Aqua Yoga Right For You?
Thursday, July 21 at 9:30 am
Shuford YMCA in Conover
This is a chance for library card holders to sample a yoga class in the shallow end of the pool, find out what is involved and whether it would be an activity you’d love to do. Adults 18+ only. This class size is limited to the first 20 participants. Waiver required on site.
Adult STEAM: Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Thursday, July 21 at 10 am
CON Wastewater Treatment Plant
1407 McKay Road, Newton, NC 28658
Tour the City of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn what happens to water after it has been used by the community. Closed toe shoes are required and sunscreen is suggested.
Google Drive
Thursday, July 21 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for an introduction to using Google Drive for storing and sharing your files. This class will begin with setting up a Google account if you don’t already have one. Participants are welcome to bring their own device. To register, please call 828-465-9494 or visit tinyurl.com/CCLS-Google
Kayak Adventure
Friday, July 22 at 10 am
Lake James State Park,
7321 NC 126, Nebo, NC 28761
Explore the possibilities with us as we are guided on a kayak adventure in the Paddy’s Creek area of Lake James State Park in Nebo, NC with Park Ranger Wade. Class size limited to 12; waiver required. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Herman Sipe Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, 28613
Enjoy a hot meal provided by The Corner Table Soup Kitchen, check out some books, and participate in free hands-on activities.
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, July 16 from 10 am - 12 pm
109 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613
Stop by to check out materials, participate in library activities, and receive technology help.
Check out and Storytime: Town of Catawba
Thursday, July 21 from 10 am - 2 pm
200 S. Main St, Catawba, NC 28609
Visit our mobile library to check our rotating selection of books, learn about our electronic resources, or receive technology help. Our family storytime filled with stories, songs, crafts, and sensory play starts at 10:45 am!
