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This Week @ Your Library October 13-20

This Week @ Your Library October 13-20

Published: October 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: Tiny to Two
Friday, October 20 at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

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!

*Got Costumes: Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
Please drop off new or gently used costumes at the Main Newton in Newton. We will be collecting throughout the month to distribute during our October Tales in the Garden.

Dream Readers Program
Los sabados solo con cita previa 
Saturdays by appointment 
St. Stephens Branch Library

Dream Readers es una programa gratis de lectura y aprendizaje para niños de 5 a 10 años. Para información adicional, por favor envíe un correo electrónico: dreamreadersprogram@gmail.com 

The Wizarding World Comes to Conover
Friday, October 13 from 3 - 5 pm
Conover Branch Library

Join us for Conover’s Boo-tiful Downtown Bash and enter a world full of fun Harry Potter activities! Brew a potion! Make a wand! A magical time for all ages!

Pre-K Play
Tuesday, October 17 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Join us for fun, fitness-focused play with music, games, and an obstacle course! Kids will have a blast as they explore, exercise, and develop motor skills. For children from 2-5 years old. 

Costumed Bike Rodeo
Friday, October 20 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton

Bring your bicycle & helmet for this special obstacle course to learn about being safe as you ride. Wear costumes that are safe for riding bikes (Ex: remove long capes, or masks that limit vision).

Hallow-STEAM
Friday, October 20 at 4 pm
Maiden Branch Library

Enjoy table-top punkin’ chunkin’, witch’s brew challenge, and more! 

Programs for teens!

Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton

October 17: Zombies

Programs for adults! 

Purls and Chains: Knitting 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
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. 

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. 

Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, October 14 from 9 am - 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library 

Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles!

Halloween Cross Stitch
Saturday, October 14 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library

Discover the timeless art of cross stitch with us as we weave your creativity into a spine-tingling,  Halloween masterpiece. All supplies provided. Make a hauntingly beautiful project that'll add a touch of spooky elegance to your home. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-5108.

Craft Club Night 
Monday, October 16 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library 

Have a craft at home you just want to finish? Join us for Craft Club Night. Embroidery, knitting, or whatever you want to bring, we welcome you. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.

Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, October 17 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.

Goodwill Career Center
Wednesday, October 18 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. Call for an appointment or drop in.

Interviewing Tips
Thursday, October 19 at 10 am
Online via WebEx

Learn tips on how to ACE a job interview! To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thursday, October 19 from 10 am - 1 pm
Main Library in Newton

Build your own personal library and help support library programs at the same time by shopping the FOL Book Store!

Needle Felting
Thursday, October 19 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library 

Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a cute, felted ghost. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827. 

Piece of Cake Book Club 
Thursday, October 19 at 5 pm 
3 Little Birds in Downtown Newton 

Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to chat about October’s selection, Trust by Hernàn Diaz.

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

Conover’s Boo-tiful Downtown Bash
Friday, October 13 from 3 - 7 pm 
111 1st Ave S, Conover, NC 28613 

Join us in downtown Conover for fall crafts and storytime!

Clean Wave Laundry Suds & Stories
Sunday, October 15 from 2  - 5 pm
2720 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Check out books, use our wi-fi hotspot, or get some one-on-one help with your device. Our family storytime which incorporates stories, songs, and sensory play starts at 3 pm.