Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library September 23-30
Published: September 23, 2022
We've got storytimes!
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Monday 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
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday at 10 am
Friday at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday at 11 am
Thursday at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Wednesday at 10 am
Thursday at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Programs for children!
Pre-K Play!
Saturday, September 24 at 11 am
Conover 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. This program is designed for preschoolers, but older children are welcome.
DIY Kinetic Sand
Thursday, September 29 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Do you love kinetic sand as much as we do? Join us as we learn how to make it ourselves. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Tales in the Garden: Hispanic Heritage
Month Celebration
Thursday, September 29 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for an evening of stories in English & Spanish, with crafts and special entertainment by Traditional and Modern Raza Dance Troops! Participants will also take part in adding to a permanent garden art installation. Families do not want to miss this fun evening!
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
September 27: Game Night
Teen Book Tasting
Thursday, September 29 at 4 pm
Conover Branch Library
Enjoy getting to know some Juvenile and Young Adult fiction books! The book tasting will allow you to sample different titles and get recommendations from both a librarian and your peers. Light snacks will be provided—just bring your hunger for reading!
Programs for adults!
Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library at 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).
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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, September 23 & 30 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.
Mountain View Book Buzz
Monday, September 19 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we discuss Code Name Hélène by: Ariel Lawhon. All are welcome for lively conversations and lots of fun!
Digital Resources: Libby & Hoopla
Monday, September 26 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
This digital learning class will feature our free and convenient digital apps, Libby & HOOPLA. Participants will learn how to set up accounts using their library card, pin number and email address, unlocking a whole world of e-books, e-audiobooks, and more!
Credit/Money Management
Tuesday, September 27 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn the basics of making a budget, reading your credit report, and what affects your credit rating. This workshop is being offered by NCWorks Catawba and will be led by a HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Creative Outlet: Hand Lettering
Tuesday, September 27 at 3 pm
Main Library at Newton
Hand lettering is a visual art form that focuses on drawing and illustrating letterforms by hand. For this hands-on workshop, we’ll follow up on last month’s workshop with a new lesson and then put what we’ve learned into practice. Supplies provided but feel free to bring your own pens if you have favorites. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, September 27 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join us for a discussion of the novel Lessons in Chemistry, the blockbuster debut by Bonnie Garmus. Everyone is welcome.
Creative Writers Club
Tuesday, September 27 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Discover your inner creative writer and a collaborative work space to write, share ideas, and provide feedback on each other's work. Materials will be provided, but you’re free to bring devices if that is preferred. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Trivia Night
Tuesday, September 27 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an evening of trivia! Valerie Carpenter (Alexander County FOL President) will host this program guaranteed to test your knowledge. Trivia night will be full of facts, fun and festive prizes. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, September 29 at 5 pm
Narrow Coffee & Nosh in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to chat about September’s pick, Learning to Speak Southern by Lindsey Rogers Cook. Get ahead by checking out October’s selection, The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark. Readers are welcome to suggest titles for upcoming meetings at tinyurl.com/ccls-pieceofcake
