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This Week @ Your Library June 28-July 5

This Week @ Your Library June 28-July 5

Published: June 27, 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

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.

Programs for children!

Pre-K STEAM
Friday, June 28 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Friday, July 5 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.

The Green Bean Players in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Join The Green Bean Players for an adventure in wonderland!
Friday, June 28
Conover Branch Library at 11 am
Claremont Branch Library at 3 pm

Perler Bead Club
Friday, July 5 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.

Programs for adults! 

Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm 
Main Library in 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). 

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. 

Mindful Movement
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. 

Qi Gong
Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 am
Tuesday, July 2 at 6:15 pm 
Main Library in Newton

Involving gentle movements, controlled breath patterns, and focused attention, Qi Gong can be practiced seated or otherwise – a great practice for those new to movement. Open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18). 

Bullet Journal Club
Monday, July 1 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library

Join us for a laid-back hangout where we swap doodle ideas, chat about organizing tips, and sharing our favorite spreads. Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Resume Renovation
Wednesday, July 3 from 1 – 4 pm 
Main Library in Newton

Reserve a 30-minute appointment to start a resume from scratch or update your old one. Simple revisions will be completed during your appointment. Complete overhauls or new resumes will be completed within 24 hours. To register, please call 828-465-8665.

Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, July 5 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.

*THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY.