Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library April 7-14
Published: April 06, 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.
NC SciFest Storytime
Thursday, April 13 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn about cause/effect as we read books about rainbows and make fizzy rainbows with vinegar and baking soda. Come for the science and stay for the prizes & swag giveaways for the first 50 kids.
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
Printmaking with Hickory Museum of Art
Tuesday, April 11 at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a hands-on experience with the Hickory Museum of Art. Learn about printmaking techniques and the Charles White Exhibit featuring one of the most important African American artists of the 20th century. You'll make your own print and create your own work of art. This program is ideal for elementary-aged students grades 2-5.
Hour of Code: Super Slimer
Wednesday, April 12 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Make your own game where the hero is a friendly slime blob that has to bounce through levels collecting coins and avoiding baddies.
Tales in the Garden: Books & Blooms
Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for this fun-filled family event for the whole community. We will listen to bilingual stories, make crafts and learn about Hmong culture. The evening includes a performance from the Challenger Hmong Dance Troop AND a white Hmong cucumber plant (from local gardener, Mai Vang) for each family to take home with them!
Ident-A-Kid
Friday, April 14 from 10 am to 12 noon
Main Library in Newton
Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free identification service for children of all ages. The process takes approximately 5 minutes per child.
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 11: Meet an Outreach Librarian and learn about the Library to Go.
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.
Yin Yoga
Monday, April 10 at 11 am
Elevate Healing Arts
3314 16th Ave SE, Suite 205, Conover
Try this slowed down class in which you’ll hold fewer poses for a longer duration, focusing on stretching the connective tissues using supportive props. All postures are done on the floor, targeting the lumbar spine through the knees. Bring a mat or towel. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Adult Book Club (virtual)
Monday, April 10 at 6:30 pm
Online via Facebook
April’s theme is to read a book that is the first in a series. Follow along here including reading suggestions for the month’s theme): www.facebook.com/groups/St.StephensBookClub
Resumes & Job Applications Workshop
Tuesday, April 11 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn tips for creating a resume and completing a job application. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Sourdough Starter
Tuesday, April 11 at 3:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
In partnership with Catawba County’s Cooperative Extension, we invite you to explore the science of a sourdough bread starter! We’ll learn how to feed a sourdough starter, keep it alive, recipes using the discard, and take home a starter to continue future breadmaking endeavors. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members and is open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book. Join us for a lively discussion on All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle.
Canva for Small Business
Thursday, April 13 at 12 noon
Online via Microsoft Teams
Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, and more which you can use for your small business. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/CCLS-Canva
Cutting the Cord
Thursday, April 13 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Are you ready to stop paying high prices for cable that goes up every year? Learn about available options for and what technology you’ll need to cut the cord. Learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program and how to apply for a $30 discount on your internet.
ACAP-Medication Strategies
Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 pm
Main Library at Newton
All caregivers for an aging parent are invited to join other caregivers at this Adult Caregivers of Aging Parents-Hickory/Foothills Meeting. This month’s meeting will help adult children learn specific and practical tips to effectively manage an aging parent’s medications.
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!
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
April 11: Meet an Outreach Librarian and learn about the Library to Go.