Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 21-28
Published: July 20, 2023
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!
Friendship Film Fridays
Fridays at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Enjoy a weekly movie showing the importance of good friendships. Bring a friend!
July 21 - Akeelah and the Bee
July 28 - Shrek
Dry Ice Exploration!
Beat the heat and join us as we use the scientific method to experiment with Dry Ice. This program is ideal for children ages 7-14.
Friday, July 21
Conover Branch Library at 4 pm
Saturday, July 22
Maiden Branch Library at 11 am
Perler Bead Club
Friday, July 21 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.
Kindness Rocks!
Tuesday, July 25 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for kindness rock painting and help spread positivity around our community.
Chopped Jr.
Wednesday, July 26 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Calling all aspiring chefs!! Join us as we host the library’s version of Chopped. Participants will be challenged to create, present, and title a dessert made from required select ingredients. and various other elective ingredients.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
July 25: Bread Making
Needle Felting
Tuesday, July 25 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting and make your own needle felted Totoro from Studio Ghibli while we watch the movie My Neighbor Totoro. To register, please visit the library or call 828-428-2712.
Overcooked Game Night
Tuesday, July 25 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Requiring top-notch teamwork and communication, Overcooked is soon to become your new favorite co-op game! Teen patrons are invited to join us for an evening of goofy gaming with our Nintendo Switch consoles!
Bead Buddies
Thursday, July 27 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make a beaded friend to hang out on your keyring or backpack using pony beads and plastic cord.
Teens Teach Tech
Thursday, July 27 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Calling all rising 6-8 graders!
Become a Digital Superhero at the Main Library in Newton. At these sessions you will increase your digital literacy superpowers to stay safe online, guard against cyberbullying and misinformation. There are four sessions that will run from 6-7:30 pm and include dinner.
Attend all four sessions for a chance to win a new laptop. For more information or to register, please call 828-465-9494.
*Teen Teach Tech Project is sponsored by the Public Library Association and AT&T.
Check out www.theachievery.com for a safe place for K-12 students to engage in learning.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays 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).
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.
Stretch for Health-Meditate for Mindfulness
Fridays at 4 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.
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturday, July 22 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
The community garden is in need of weeding, mulching, and planting. All ages are welcome. To register, please call 828-466-6828.
Trivia Night
Monday, July 24 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an evening of trivia! Valerie Carpenter (Alexander County FOL President) will host this program guaranteed to test your knowledge. Trivia night will be full of facts, fun and festive prizes. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Credit & Money Management
Tuesday, July 25 at 2 pm
Online via WebEx
Learn the basics of making a budget, reading credit reports, and what affects your credit rating. Workshop led by a HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Kindness Rocks!
Tuesday, July 25 at 5 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for kindness rock painting and help spread positivity around our community.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, July 25 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
We all know Tom Hanks can act, but can he also write? Join us for a discussion of his newly-published first novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece. Newcomers welcome.
All Together Now: TV Friends Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 25 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for trivia night with questions relating to famous TV friendships. What’s at stake? Bragging rights, of course, but also lots of fun prizes! To register, as an individual or as a team, please call 828-466-6821.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, July 26 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.
Managing Stress
Thursday, July 27 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Fight stress with healthy habits. Let's learn about good and bad stressors, how stress affects our physical, mental and emotional selves, and best practices to manage stress. Presented by Wellness Dietitian, Lindsie Miles, MS, RDN, LDN
The Summer Knitting Club
Thursday, July 27 from 3 - 5 pm
Conover Branch Library
Bring your just-starting or in-progress projects as we come together to socialize and learn! A volunteer will be available to teach knitting skills for beginners. For ages 14 and up.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, July 27 at 5 pm
Narrow Coffee & Nosh in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to chat about July’s pick, Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins. Get ahead by reading August’s selection, My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm
Main Library in Newton
For the July meeting, we will be discussing various genealogical and local history topics. All are welcome to attend.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, July 26
from 11 am - 12:30 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, NC 28612
Enjoy a meal provided by The Corner Table Soup Kitchen, check out some books, and participate in free hands-on activities.
