Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 29-August 5
Published: July 29, 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 29: Planet Ocean
August 5: The Pirate
Enjoy an ocean-themed movie with family and friends.
Kids Summer Martial Arts Workshop
Friday, July 29 & August 5 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.
Shark Week!
Friday, July 29 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Let’s celebrate these misunderstood creatures with a STEAM shark float, make shark crafts, explore shark trivia, and play shark games.
Ocean Terrariums
Friday, July 29 at 4pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us as we create a beach-themed terrarium using sand, moss, and ocean related finds. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Shark Tooth Hunting with Dr. Ashley Oliphant
Monday, August 1 at 1 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Monday, August 1 at 3:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn about fossils from sharks, whales and dinosaurs with Dr. Ashley Oliphant. Cool dig activity included! To register, please visit either library or call 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens and 828-466-6818 for Southwest.
Kids Against Plastic: Saving the Oceans
Wednesday, August 3 at 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Learn about the effects of single-use plastic on our oceans and ocean life. Bring your thinking caps as we brainstorm ways to reduce those effects and make a craft out of recycled plastic.
Summer Learning Wrap Up Parties
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday, August 3 at 4 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Friday, August 5 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Friday, August 5 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Saturday, August 6 at 2 pm
Celebrate the end of summer learning with an ice cream party! Make sure to turn in your completed reading logs to collect prizes and be entered for the grand prize drawing!
Main Library in Newton
Thursday, August 4 at 3 pm
Come to the garden to turn in your reading log and completed survey. Make sure to bring a towel because we'll have a visit from local firefighters who will be bringing a fire truck for water play!
Conover Branch Library
Saturday, August 6 from 10 am - 12 pm
Join us as we throw a tie-dye party to celebrate the end of Summer Learning. Bring your own plain, white, cotton tee shirt and we’ll supply the dye! All ages are welcome to attend.
Ocean Terrariums
Thursday, August 4 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Decorate your own beach in a jar. If you have your own sand or shells, feel free to bring with you to make your jar even more personal. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
August 2: Calligraphy
Ocean Terrariums
Friday, July 29 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us as we create a beach themed terrarium using sand, moss, and ocean related finds. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Monday, August 1 from 6 – 7 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Help plan September’s teen programs!
Summer Learning Finale Ice Cream Party!
Saturday, August 6 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for an ice cream/popsicle party to celebrate the end of Summer Learning!
Programs for adults!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, July 29 & August 5 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.
Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
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).
Afternoon Yoga
Monday, August 1 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an afternoon session of yoga. Class will be led by certified instructor Karen Windham and is designed to fit any level of fitness.
Is Aquarobics Right For You?
Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30 pm
Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE Hickory, NC
This is a chance for library card holders to sample a water aerobics class in a therapeutic 88° pool using aquabells and a noodle. Choose the depth you prefer from 3.5-5 ft. This facility caters to beginners and those with medical conditions, though all adults are welcome. Find out what is involved and whether it would be an activity you’d love to do. Adults only, age 18+ and participation is limited to 15. First come, first served. Waiver required on site.
Macramé Ocean Wave Wall Hanging
Tuesday, August 2 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of macramé as we learn to make a wall hanging using the Square Knot. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Career Center
Wednesdays, August 3, 1 - 4 pm
Main Library at Newton
A career specialist will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with resumes, interview practice and other soft skills, online applications, and job search strategies. Reserve a 30-minute appointment by calling 828-465-8665 or drop in as you are able.
Resumes & Job Applications Workshop
Thursday, August 4 at 2 pm
Online via WebEx
Learn tips for creating a resume and completing a job application. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Is Zumba Right For You?
Thursday, August 4 at 6 pm
Main Library at Newton
If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to Zumba, this is the workshop for you. We’ll learn what Zumba is, the benefits it provides, different formats you might find, and where you can take a class. Then we’ll do a short sample workout to finish up on a note of Fun! Waiver required on site.
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.
Check out and Storytime: Catawba
Thursdays, Aug 4 from 10 am - 2 pm
200 S. Main St, Catawba, NC 28609
Visit our mobile library to check out 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 10:45am!
