Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Feb22-Feb29]

Published: February 19, 2020

MAIN IN NEWTON
828.465.8665

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
Mondays 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.

Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

For the Birds
Monday, February 24 at 5 pm
Make a bird feeder and decorate a bird house to hang in your backyard.

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 and open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18). Note: On February 10, 17 and 24, we'll meet in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist (300 N Main Ave, Newton). Please use the Ashe Ave entrance.

English as a Second Language Classes
Mondays at 6:30 pm (conversation/intermediate) and Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (beginner)
ESL classes are terrific resources for people whose native language is not English. Through instruction and conversation, class participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Registration required.

Yoga Align
Saturdays at 10 am
This class complements the body's natural movement, using alignment poses to train for proper placement and to prevent injury. Build confidence as you gain mobility, stability, and strength. Perfect for any skill level; modifications are offered. Participants should bring a yoga mat or thick towel for floor work. Open to ages 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).

What You Need to Know About the Census
Saturday, February 22 at 3 pm
Everyone living in the United States is required by the US Constitution to be counted so that officials can map out federal, state, and school districts and apportion funding for schools, hospitals, and roads. The Census Bureau is also required to handle your information safely and securely. Find out what is required and also what no Census employee will ever ask you.

Upcoming! Hearts & Minds Book Club
Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 pm
This new quarterly book club focuses on helping people be healthier physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. Topics will include nutrition, exercise, relationships, positive habits, and community wellness. Our first quarter selection is Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health by Sandro Galea. The short work challenges us to take a broader view of health than ever before and urges us to look at structural components of wellness that we usually ignore. Following our March 26 discussion, we’ll announce our next selection.

CLAREMONT
828.466.6817

Upcoming! Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, March 24 at 6 pm
Join us in March, when we'll be discussing The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. The book club meets in alternating months.

CONOVER
828.466.5108

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Fridays 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.

MAIDEN
828.428.2712

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, February 29 at 11:30 am
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Balance Basics
Thursdays at 2 pm
This class addresses the need for stronger muscles, increased flexibility, and a solid core to reduce the risk of falls. Improve your posture and balance, and take charge of your independence!

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

Tiny to Two: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, February 29 at 10 am
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

SOUTHWEST
828.466.6818

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
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.

STEAM: Construction Zone
Fridays from 4-5 pm
Elementary-aged children are encouraged to have a fun time exploring our engineering and building sets, sponsored by the Local Government Federal Credit Union.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tech Tuesdays @ 2
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Join us for basic technology instructions tailored to each weekly theme. Registration required.
• February 25 – Job Searching (NC Works and more)

ST. STEPHENS
828.466.6821

CHILDREN / TEENS / FAMILIES
Preschool: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays & 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.

Family Movie: Abominable
Friday, February 28 at 4 pm
Travel with Yi and her friends to the highest point on earth as they help a lost Yeti return to his home on Mt. Everest. We’ll provide popcorn and a beverage. Rated PG.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella
Saturday, February 29 at 1 pm
Join Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this fairy tale about a young girl who rises above her humble circumstances – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
English as a Second Language Classes
Saturdays at 9 am
Through instruction and conversation, participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. For details, call the library at 828.466.6821 or Centro Latino at 828.330.0477.

New Year, New Start...Continued
Wednesdays at 4 pm
Exercise is a vital part of a full and healthy life. Join us as we continue with the Leslie Sansone: Just Walk! DVD. It's a fun, energetic way to boost heart rate by walking to song hits and radio remixes together.

SYSTEMWIDE

Upcoming! Digital Book Club
Thursday, March 19 at noon
Our digital book club, customized for folks who read with the Overdrive and/or Hoopla apps, 'meets' at Club Goodreads [www.goodreads.com/group/show/883104-digital-book-club]. Our first quarter pick for 2020 is In the Country of Women: A Memoir by Susan Straight. We’ll have a closing discussion online on March 19 and announce our next quarterly selection at that time.

Census 2020
The framers of the US Constitution chose population as the basis for sharing political power, not wealth and not land. Getting an accurate count of the county's population affects our taxes, congressional representation, and funding for hospitals, schools, and roads. Interested in taking a more active role? Visit www.2020census.gov/jobs to find out about part-time or full-time temporary positions in our area.