Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library September 20-27
Published: September 19, 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!
Hora de cuentos bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime
Friday, September 20 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Esta hora de cuentos especial incluirá cuentos y canciones bilingües.
This special storytime will include bilingual stories and songs.
Bike Rodeo
Friday, September 27 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Bring your bicycle or tricycle & helmet for this special obstacle course to learn about being safe as you ride.
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, September 27 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for teens!
The Pink Library Club for Teens
Friday, September 20 from 6 - 8 pm
Conover Branch Library
Come out for an after-hours, Chappell Roan inspired program! We will have activities, music, and snacks! To register, please visit tinyurl.com/CCLS-pinklibraryclub or call 828-466-5108. For ages 13-18.
Cheese!
Tuesday, September 24 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Cheesy does it now! Join us for this cheese fest as we taste and rate a variety of cheeses. You may discover a new favorite, your cheesen one.
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.
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.
Foundation Directory Online 101
Friday, September 20 from 9 am - 12 pm
Catawba County United Way
2760 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory
Running a nonprofit is challenging on many levels. A great resource the library provides to nonprofits is FDO, a database of every grant issued to every nonprofit since 2003. Attend this hands-on workshop to learn: the three most important types of searches to locate funders whose giving history matches the work you’re doing; shortcuts and timesavers to use when accessing the database; and where to obtain additional free trainings on the grant writing process. Employees and volunteers for area nonprofits are encouraged to bring your own laptop so you can email yourself search results or specific funder profiles.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, September 20 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.
Qi Gong
Saturday, September 21 at 9:30 am
Main Library in Newton
Involving gentle movements, controlled breath patterns, and focused attention, Qi Gong can be practiced seated or otherwise – a great practice for those new to movement. Open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).
Trivia Night
Monday, September 23 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Get ready for a fantastic time filled with fun, fascinating facts, and exciting prizes hosted by Valerie Carpenter!
Whimsical Wood Slice Art
Tuesday, September 24 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create a small, whimsical art piece using air dry clay, paint, and moss. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Mushroom Guide
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Learn to identify and how to use common mushrooms from your backyard!
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join our discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Thrilling, tense, and tender, the book is about an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard.
Become an Excel Expert
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether spreadsheets are your love language, or you actually have to use them in your work tasks, chances are these trainings will answer all of your most pressing questions. Sign up for the classes you need. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/ccls-ExcelExperts
September 3 - The Quick Access Toolbar, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, Regular Charts
September 10 - Lookups - Part 1: XLOOKUP & VLOOKUP
September 17 - Logical Aggregation (SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/MAXIFS/MINIFS)
September 24 - Working with Text (TEXTBEFORE/TEXTAFTER/TEXTJOIN/TEXTSPLIT)
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join the genealogical society for their monthly meeting, followed by an introduction to new local history and genealogy materials available for research in Catawba County. All are welcome to attend.
Got Resume Builder
Thursday, September 26 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Learn how to craft a resume with Got Resume Builder. This free online tool is designed to assist you in both content creation and formatting, enabling you to create a polished and professional resume for the new year.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Catawba Valley Pride Festival
Saturday, Sept 21 from 10 am - 3 pm
1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton
Join us at Catawba Farms for books and activities for all ages.
