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This Week @ Your Library November 22-29

This Week @ Your Library November 22-29

Published: November 22, 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

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, ages 0-5!

Do Re Me and You Dance Party 
Friday, November 22 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library

Join us for 30 minutes of music and movement.

Pre-K STEAM
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Saturday, November 23 at 10 am
Claremont Branch Library
Tuesday, November 26 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Programs for children, ages 6-11!

Caturday Crafts
Saturdays at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library

All November long, Saturdays are Caturdays! All ages are invited to a hands-on crafty experience sure to delight both kitty cats and the humans who love them!

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. 

Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
November 22 at 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.

DIY Ornaments for Adults 
Monday, November 25 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library

Create festive, personalized 
ornaments at our DIY workshop! All materials are provided—just bring your creativity. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday décor or gifting. No crafting experience needed! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.

Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 pm
Main Library in Newton, Rhodes Room

For the November meeting we will be discussing various genealogical and local history topics, along with a look at new materials. All are welcome.

Santa Visit
Tuesday, December 17 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for a bilingual holiday story, crafts and a special visit with the big man himself! Fun for the whole family. Holiday pjs encouraged.