Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Aug10-Aug17]

Published: August 08, 2019

MAIN IN NEWTON
828.465.8665

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome. 

PAWS to Read
Tuesday, August 13 at 6 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment. 

Anime Viewing: 5 Centimeters Per Second
Tuesday, August 13 at 6 pm
Teens are invited to view this animated film, which follows young dreamer Takaki through life as the seasons, technology, silence, and adult obligations converge to prevent a relationship with his true love. A breathtaking coming-of-age story.

Textured Watercolor Painting 
Thursday, August 15 at 4 pm
Children will learn the techniques of painting with watercolors to create their own personal masterpieces.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Zumba 
Mondays at 6 pm
Kick off your week with this dance/movement activity that’s too much fun to call exercise. Appropriate for every skill and ability level, open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for those under 18).

Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm
Reduce stress and anxiety while increasing flexibility and balance. Suitable for all fitness levels, open to ages 14 and up (parental signature required for teens under 18).

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, August 10 at 10 am
This month's read is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. September's selection will be The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. All are welcome.

Friends of the Catawba County Library Meeting
Monday, August 12 at 11 am
Help the library fulfill its mission by planning and participating in efforts to raise funds and increase access. Meets each second Monday.

Meet Libby
Tuesday, August 13 at 11 am
Libby is a free, user-friendly way to find 1000s of eBooks and audiobooks on the NC Digital Library. Learn how to download the app, sign in, and download a title or two. Bring your own tablet or phone so we can help set it up and have you ready to go by the time you leave.

UnBook Club for Non-Joiners
Wednesday, August 14 at 4 pm
Finally, a book club for people who don’t want to read what everyone else is reading, don’t want to make a commitment each month, and who definitely want food and drink options. Come to this meeting to tell others about the books you’ve been reading and possibly get reading suggestions from others. Meets at Blue Moon Tavern in downtown Newton.

Finding Scholarships: Maximize Your Effectiveness
Thursday, August 15 at 4 pm
Each year, approximately $100 million in scholarship money goes un-awarded, most often due to a lack of eligible applicants. Attend this workshop with CFI’s Skip Watts to learn everything you need to know about locating and applying for college scholarships, because it all adds up.

Adult STEAM: Create 3-D Printed Jewelry
Thursday, August 15 at 6 pm
Learn to create 3-D files using Tinkercad, a free online computer-aided design (CAD) software. Participants will have the opportunity to create simple objects for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets using geometric shapes and letters that can be printed with the 3-D printer. Supplies are provided. Registration required.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Wednesdays at 10 am
A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome.

Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Fridays at 10 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Green Bean Players: Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk 
Wednesday, August 14 at 4 pm
The familiar fairy tale is updated with a shiny space rocket and an unforgettable journey. Expect to find dancing robots, shooting stars, giant aliens, and treasure beyond your wildest dreams!

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, August 17 at 11 am
Great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Craftsman Collaborative: Paper Flowers
Tuesday, August 13 at 6 pm
Share a love of crafting, art, ideas, and talent in the Craftsman Collaborative series. Each month, we'll feature a new artisan to talk about his or her work and walk us through creating our own versions. In August, we'll be making beautiful paper flowers out of old book pages. If you would like to be featured, please contact the branch at 828.466.5108. 

“Thrive in Community” Art Exhibit
Friday, August 16 from 9 am-3 pm
A collaboration with Neighbors Network, this exhibit displays the work of local artists aged 50 to 90+, showing that no matter the age, art thrives in our community.

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Thursdays at 10 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Fridays at 10 am 
A sweet, 20-minute storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing. Playtime follows. Ideal for newborns to age 2, but all are welcome.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi for Healthy Living
Fridays at 11 am
This series of tai chi classes runs through November 22 and is taught by a certified instructor via live video feed. Combining the Tai Chi for Health and A Matter of Balance principles, the research-based class aims to increase activity levels, enhance fitness, and prevent falls in adults of all ages. Participants will be asked to complete a survey and sign a waiver. For more information and to register, call Neighbors Network at 828.464.1111.  

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Wednesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 11 am
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Remembering Elvis Concert with Ed Smith
Monday, August 12 at 6 pm
Families can enjoy an evening remembering the King of Rock 'n Roll as tribute artist Ed Smith presents a concert of Elvis songs. Light refreshments will be served.

Paws to Read with Mini
Tuesday, August 13 from 4-6 pm 
Elementary-aged children are invited to read to Mini, a certified therapy dog. Please sign up for a 15-minute session. Grades K and up. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Mountain View Book Buzz
Tuesday, August 13 at 6 pm
Join us this month for a discussion of The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer and the Meaning of Murder by Claudia Rowe. September's selection will be Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich.

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am; Tuesday evenings at 6 pm
Songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Ideal for children 3-5, but all are welcome.

Yellow Dyno Safety Program
Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 pm 
Connie Engart from the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center will present a special program using puppets, music, and video to teach 4-7 year olds how to identify deceptive behavior, react to instincts, and build self-confidence. A special permission slip explaining what your child will learn at the program is available prior to the program.

Minute-to-Win-It Challenge
Friday, August 16 at 3 pm 
Teens, can you defeat all the challenges with just one short pressure-filled minute on the clock? Come test your skills at the library using common household items. Join us to have a blast competing against each other!

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Adult Coloring Club: Summer 
Saturday, August 10 at 2 pm
Come relax by coloring your stress away. We'll provide the themed coloring sheets, markers, and crayons to help you get started. 

Darkness to Light 
Monday, August 12 at 6 pm 
The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center will present a two-hour training session that teaches parents, grandparents, and guardians how to recognize child abuse. The workshop will include compelling video testimonials of sexual abuse survivors sharing their personal stories of trauma and healing.