Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library April 14-21
Published: April 14, 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: 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!
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
Dream Readers is a buddy reading program for children ages 5 to 10. For more information, please email: dreamreadersprogram@gmail.com
Perler Bead Club
Friday, April 14 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Love crafts but aren’t super crafty? Join the Perler Beads Club! At this easy craft, you'll make designs (keychains, coasters, artwork) using small beads that are fused together with heat. Templates and materials provided. This program is ideal for grades 1 and up.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
April 18: Hour of Code
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday, April 15 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Discover your inner warrior (or bard or cleric or druid or rogue or wizard) and join us in this epic adventure!
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
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).
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.
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. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Stretch for Health - Meditate for Mindfulness
Fridays at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Research has shown that stretching can help improve flexibility, and range of motion of your joints. Combining it with meditation benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Bring a mat or a large towel. Exercise waivers required.
Yoga in the Park
Friday, April 14 at 11 am
Mountain Creek Park
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, outside gentle yoga class at Mountain Creek Park. Perfect for those not only looking to stretch and relax, but to also enjoy nature at Catawba County’s newest park. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Poetry Party
Friday, April 14 from 3 - 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month with our poetry extravaganza, featuring blackout poetry, an open mic, creative writing space, fresh coffee, and more! This party will delight poetry lovers young and old. Bring a favorite poem to share!
Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 15 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
The community garden at the Main Library in Newton is in need of volunteers to help weeding, mulching, and planting. If you enjoy being outside and working in the soil, we’d be happy to have you join us. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. To register, please call 828-466-6828.
Yoga for Myofascial Release
Monday, April 17 at 11 am
Elevate Healing Arts
3314 16th Ave SE, Suite 205, Conover
This is a mostly floor-based class in which poses will focus on trigger points (knots) in our muscle tissues throughout the body. By holding these poses we can improve circulation and release the trigger point along with any painful sensations it was causing. Bring your mat or use those available at the studio. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Printmaking with Hickory Museum of Art
Monday, April 17 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a hands-on experience with the Hickory Museum of Art. Learn about Charles White, one of the most important and influential African American artists of the 20th century, and his exhibit at the HMA. Get to know more about printmaking techniques and try your hand at creating your own artistic piece, open to adults of all skill levels. All supplies are included.
Trivia Night
Monday, April 17 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 822-466-6818.
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, April 18 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.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a class friendly for all body types and levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking to gain the benefits of doing yoga with the added security of using a chair.
Career Center
Wednesday, April 19 from 1 - 4 pm
Main Library at Newton
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! Reserve a 30-minute appointment by calling 828-465-8665 or drop in as you are able.
Inspiration Surrounds Us
Wednesday, April 19 from 6 - 7:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join local author Scott Owens for a writing workshop "Inspiration Surrounds Us: How to Have Enough to Write About for at Least 4 Lifetimes." Owens is an award-winning poet and instructor of English, literature, and creative writing, with 16 published books and more than 1400 published poems. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8664.
Interviewing Tips Workshop
Thursday, April 20 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn tips on how to ACE a job interview! To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Needle Felting
Thursday, April 20 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a mushroom. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
