Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library May 12-19
Published: May 12, 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!
Kids Art Gallery at Conover Branch Library
May 2 through May 31
Elementary aged kids can submit original artwork, using the Summer Learning 2023 theme, All Together Now, to be displayed at the Conover Library during the month of June.
Pre-K Stations
Friday, May 12 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
Experience an engaging learning environment with your little ones! Guide your child through our sensory, craft, and STEAM stations. This program is ideal for children from 2-5 years old.
Perler Bead Club
Friday, May 12 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Love crafts but aren’t super crafty? Join the Perler Beads Club! At this easy craft, you'll make designs (keychains, coasters, artwork) using small beads that are fused together with heat. Templates and materials provided. This program is ideal for grades 1 and up.
PAWS To Read
Saturday, May 13
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Watch your child’s confidence grow by reading for 15 minutes with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens, 828-466-6827 for Sherrills Ford-Terrell, or 828-465-8665 for Newton.
Tales in the Garden: Ambulance Explorers
Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in the garden for learning and fun, including bilingual stories, crafts and special guests from Emergency Services! You’ll even get to explore a real ambulance!
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
May 16: Name that Anime theme song
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).
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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, May 12 & 19 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.
Creative Outlet - Fresh Flower Prints
Friday, May 12 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Try your hand at a traditional Japanese craft, Tatakizome, rendering prints of fresh flowers onto fabric – also called Flower Pounding. Create a realistic image of individual flowers or an impressionistic rendering of many flowers together. All supplies provided – but you are also welcome to bring cotton or canvas items that you wish to alter with flower prints. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Introduction to SkillMill
Monday, May 15 at 6:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday, May 18 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Are you interested in learning a skill-based trade like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facilities maintenance, or appliance repair? SkillMill is a free online program teaching HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and more. Participants can earn certificates that can improve employment opportunities. Learn more about this self-paced program that is available online, at no cost to you.
Collector's Showcase Featuring Mike and Jacob Mosteller
Monday, May 15 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Local collectors, Mike and Jacob Mosteller, keep local history alive with their show and tell presentation. Go back in time with their museum-quality collections and knowledge. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library.
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, May 16 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.
Libby Drop-In Help
Wednesday, May 17 from 10 am - 12 noon
Conover Branch Library
Whether you’re new to Libby or a long-time user, stop by to get help on your phone, tablet, or kindle or for assistance troubleshooting the app. For more intensive technology assistance, please call 828-466-5108 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga
Wednesdays, May 17 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a class friendly for all levels, perfect for anyone looking for accessible ways to gain the benefits of doing yoga with the added security of using a chair.
Needle Felting
Thursday, May 18 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a felted mouse. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Foothills Folk Art Festival
Saturday, May 13 from 10 am - 4 pm
Downton Newton
Join us for crafts and a community art project during this annual folk art festival!
