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This Week @ Your Library October 11-18

This Week @ Your Library October 11-18

Published: October 09, 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

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.

Programs for children!

Pre-K STEAM
Saturday, October 12 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Friday, October 18 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library

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

PAWS to Read
Encourage your young reader through reading with a therapy dog. Please schedule your visit by calling: 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens, 828-465-8665 for Newton, or 828-466-5108 for Conover.
Mondays, October 7 & 21
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday, October 9
Conover Branch Library
Tuesday, October 15 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library

Fall STEAM
Wednesday, October 16 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton

Tackle engineering challenges and conduct experiments inspired by the season.  For grades K-5.

Programs for teens!

Halloween Cross Stitch
Monday, October 14 at 5 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Learn how to create a kawaii inspired, Halloween-themed cross stitched keychain. To register, please call 828-466-6827 or visit the library. 

Programs for adults!

Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
October 14 at First UMC 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. 

Medicare Changes & You
Friday, October 11 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton

Each year Medicare plans change. Make sure you’ve got all the information you need about Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplements, how drug plans work, and what to watch out for when you get offers by phone or mail.

Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, October 14 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton

Have you ever thought about joining the Friends of the Library? The Friends support and advocate for library services throughout the county. Join us for a meeting to see all the cool ways you can help support your library!

Halloween Trivia Night
Monday, October 14 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Join us for a spooktacular evening of 
Halloween trivia! Host, Valerie Carpenter, is guaranteed to test your team’s knowledge about everything scary and ghoulish. Earn bonus points for dressing up!! 

Market Research with NC Live
Wednesday, October 16 at 12 noon
Online via Zoom

NC LIVE is a free resource available through the North Carolina Library System, with access to tools and databases that can help start-ups and existing small businesses conduct research on their industry and identify potential customers. This seminar introduces participants to NC LIVE and demonstrates how they can use various databases to research their business. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/cclssbc

Career Center
Wednesday, October 16 from 1 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library

A Goodwill career specialist will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your job-related needs. Want to get your resume on Indeed or LinkedIn? This is your perfect opportunity! 

Creative Outlet Series: Paper Crafting 
Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton

Join us to make a miniature book with accordian pages and explore the many types of arts and crafts using card or paper. 

Piece of Cake Book Club 
Thursday, October 17 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton 

Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to talk about October’s selection The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Get ahead with November’s pick, In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar.

Yoga at the Park
Friday, October 18 at 11 am
Mountain Creek Park

A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class inside at the MCP Information Center. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket. 

Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!

Plein Air for Children Art Workshop
Friday, October 18 from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Catawba Farms in Newton

Join us for an exciting outdoor painting program for young artists to explore the beauty of nature while creating their own artwork outdoors. Program will be presented by the Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts artist-in-residence, Pablo Posada Pernikoff. He will provide hands-on instruction, guiding participants through basic painting techniques as they capture the scenic landscapes around them.