Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 7-14
Published: July 07, 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!
Kindness Shrinky Dinks
Friday, July 7 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we create our own shrinky dink charms, perfect for sharing with friends. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Friendship Film Fridays
Fridays at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Enjoy a weekly movie showing the importance of good friendships. Bring a friend!
July 7 - Annie
July 14 - Luca
Green Bean Players present The Enormous Turnip
Nothing can bring folks together quite like delicious food! When a turnip of unusual size grows in a garden, everyone must work together to solve this enormous problem in this zany musical retailing of a famous Russian folktale!
Tuesday, July 11
Maiden Branch Library at 3 pm
Wednesday, July 12
St. Stephens Branch Library at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library at 4 pm
Thursday, July 13
Main Library in Newton at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 2 pm
Friday, July 14
Conover Branch Library at 11 am
Claremont Branch Library at 3 pm
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
July 11: Career Conversation: Thomas Hill, IT Security Analyst
Self-Care for Teens
Wednesday, July 12 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Learn how to make your own bath bombs to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
Teens Teach Tech
Thursday, July 13 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.
Creative Outlet – Wine Cork Project
Friday, July 7 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
We’re getting out our hot glue guns to create an easy, useful cork board using leftover wine corks. All materials provided, though you’re welcome to bring any wine corks you have saved up. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday, July 8 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.
VR Exploration
Saturday, July 8 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Are you curious about VR? Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to explore First Steps, an interactive experience that teaches new users how to use the Meta goggles and hand controls. To register, please call 828-465-9494.
Adult Book Club (hybrid)
Monday, July 10 at 6:30 pm
Online via Facebook
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us in person at the library or join the Facebook Group. July’s theme is to read a book from the Summer Reading Challenge and mark it off your list to earn that badge. Get one step closer to winning a prize. To join the Facebook group, make theme suggestions, and read past threads visit www.facebook.com/groups/St.StephensBookClub
The Art of Flower Pounding & Glass Etching
Tuesday, July 11 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we explore the art of flower pounding and glass etching. All supplies will be provided. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members and is open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book. Join us for a lively discussion on Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Resumes & Job Applications
Wednesday, July 12 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn tips to create a resume and complete an application that will get you the interview! To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, July 12 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.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm
Main Library at Newton
Increase your peace – Learn about the benefits of cultivating mindfulness and join us for a guided loving-kindness meditation.
The Summer Knitting Club
Thursday, July 13 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.
ACAP-Tough Talks
Thursday, July 13 at 5:30 pm
Main Library at Newton
All caregivers for an aging parent are invited to join others at this Adult Caregivers of Aging Parents-Hickory/Foothills Meeting. This month’s meeting will help adult children prepare for and hold conversations with their aging parents about legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living so that adult children and their aging parents feel more confident that issues are being comprehensively and effectively addressed.
STEAM: Soapmaking
Friday, July 14 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the art and science of soapmaking. Enjoy blending fragrance and additives with a melt-and-pour soap base for a take-home treat. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Refreshment on the Rocks
Friday, July 14 at 3 pm
Main Library at Newton
When fruit juice has too much sugar and plain water is too boring, try a twist on ‘the usual’ to create your own refreshing beverage that will hydrate as well as taste great! After mixing and tasting, take home some recipe cards to try out on your own. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Clean Wave Laundry Suds & Stories
Sunday, July 9 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 3pm.
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, July 12 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.
