Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 25 - December 2
Published: November 23, 2022
We've got storytimes!
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: 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: Bilingual
Miercoles a la 10am
Wednesdays at 10am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para niños hasta 5 años.
Join us for an exciting bilingual storytime
featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for children up to 5 years of age.
Programs for children!
Read to Me: Stories for Seniors
Mondays at 4 pm
Main Library Newton
Grab your favorite children’s book and connect through Zoom with seniors residing in Conover Nursing to read aloud.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
November 29: Holiday Houses
Programs for adults!
Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
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).
Community Navigator
Thursdays & Fridays from 9 am - 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Stop in to visit with a Community Navigator for a one-on-one session to get connected with services, resources, and local assistance available in Catawba County. For more information, please call 828-465-9553.
Just Walk!
Fridays at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a fun indoor walk. Enjoy music, moves and smiles—this is more fun than anyone should have on a fitness walk! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821. Fitness waiver required.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Through December 7 by appointment
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Main Library in Newton
Medicare plans change each year. Do an annual review to make sure the coverage you have is the best one for you! To register for an appointment with a SHIIP-trained counselor, please call 828-328-2269.
Community Recipe Book
Tuesday, November 1 - December 20
Conover Branch Library
With the holidays approaching, so is some yummy food! We are putting together a Conover Community Recipe Book and are asking for 1-2 of your favorite recipes that we can copy and insert into our book. During this time, the book will be out for viewing and we encourage everyone to find a new recipe to try!
Expungement Workshop
Tuesday, November 29 at 2 pm
Online via WebEx
Do you or someone you know qualify for expungement? Learn what you need to know about having charges removed from criminal records in this virtual workshop from NCWorks Catawba. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Creative Outlet: a Hand Lettered Holiday
Tuesday, November 29 at 3 pm
Main Library at Newton
For this hands-on workshop, we’ll follow up on our past practices to create two gift- or party-ready, hand lettered items. Choose from a personalized notebook, a greeting card, place card stones or a frame-able saying. Supplies provided but feel free to bring your own pens if you have favorites. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Macramé Gnomes
Tuesday, November 29 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we use the square knot to create the perfect seasonal gnome decoration. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Trivia Night
Tuesday, November 29 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for another fun evening of trivia! Valerie Carpenter (Alexander County FOL
President) will host this event guaranteed to test your knowledge. Trivia night will be full of
fun-facts, fellowship and festive prizes. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Christmas Crafternoon
Thursday, December 1 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
We will have supplies for some simple holiday ornaments to make and take, and holiday coloring sheets.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, December 2 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. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
