Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Jul 24-30]

Published: July 22, 2021

LIBRARY PROGRAMS
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Seed Library: Donate & Borrow
Ongoing
We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from the Main Library in Newton. They're subject to availability and cannot be reserved. 

Tails & Tales Pet Art Show
Through August 8
To celebrate Summer Learning 2021, we're showcasing photos, drawings, paintings, and stories about your own pet, a shelter friend, or your favorite animal! We're accepting submissions at all library branches all summer long, or you can email them to kidshare@catawbacountync.gov. We'll be displaying all the great art and stories we receive at the Main Library in Newton.

My Pet Dragon: Pen Pal Club
Through August 8
Conover’s pet dragon, Freya, is our writer in residence this summer, so please write her a letter and she'll write you back! You can leave and pick up letters at the Conover Branch.

Reading Buddy
Mondays 6-7 pm and Tuesdays 10-11 am at the Newton Library
Give your child extra practice reading this summer! Call 828.465.8665 to set up a 20-minute appointment with a buddy who will listen and guide. Parents or guardians must remain in the library during each session.

Garden Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, July 24 from 9-11 am at the Newton Library
Helping in our garden is a wonderful way to connect and give back. We're looking for volunteers to assist with weeding, general clean-up, harvesting, planting, moving mulch, and other regular garden needs. We plant seeds for healthy foods and strong communities! Contact Shelley Orr at morr@catawbacountync.gov or 828.466.6828. 

Tales of Intrigue: A Virtual Murder Mystery 
Saturday, July 24 at 1 pm
You’ll be looking for every devious detail to solve this highly interactive murder mystery! Try to discover the murderer before it’s too late! We'll send your character information for pick-up at the library location of your choice. Register at tinyurl.com/ccls-MurderMystery. Then check your email for the Zoom invitation.

Zumba with Honey & Jossiah
Monday, July 26 at 6 pm in the community room of the Newton Library
Kick off your week with a burst of Zumba, a dance and movement activity 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).

Tails & Tales Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Animal drop off: Tuesday, July 27-Thursday, July 29    
Animal pick-up: Saturday, July 31 at 10 am
Your stuffed animal is invited to a slumber party at the Conover Branch Library! Please stop by between July 27 and July 29 to leave your friend with the kind librarians and Conover’s pet dragon, Freya. Join us at 10 am on Saturday, July 31 for a short storytime and to pick up your stuffed animal. Registration is required; sign up at tinyurl.com/ccls-sleepover.

Employment Workshop: Interviewing
Tuesday, July 27 at 2 pm
Learn tips from NCWorks Catawba on how to ace a job interview! To register, go to tinyurl.com/catawbajobs and complete the form. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the workshop.

Get Active with Stretch-n-Grow
Wednesday, July 28 at 10 am
Kids, join Stretch-n-Grow staff for movement and fun! To register, visit tinyurl.com/CCSLPStretch. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the program.

Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom
Thursday, July 29 at 10 am
Gather the kids and join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime! This family-friendly virtual event will include singing, reading, finger plays, and lots of your favorite activities! Please register at tinyurl.com/CatawbaThursdayStorytime. You’ll receive the registration confirmation and Zoom link in your email. 

Tails & Tales in the Garden
Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 pm at Catawba Farms (1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton)
Join us for this in-person, outdoor, family-friendly event! We'll read a bilingual story, enjoy activities, and learn about animals on location at the farm! This will also be a chance to register for Summer Learning, collect milestone prizes, and learn about upcoming programs. Please bring your own camp chair or blanket and visit the Library to Go!

LIBRARY TO GO
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Lunch & Learns on Herman Sipe Road
Wednesday, July 28 from 11:30 am-1 pm at 111 Herman Sipe Rd
We’re partnering with The Corner Table this summer for free lunch-and-learn sessions. Each week, we invite you to come fill your belly with food and your mind with books! Lunch will be served between 12-1 pm. Stop by early to check out our library resources.  

Baseball & Books with the Hickory Crawdads
Wednesday, July 28 at 7 pm at L.P. Frans Stadium (2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory) 
Kids, we’ll be wearing our foam fingers and waving as you enter the Crawdads game! Stop by the Library to Go and learn about Summer Learning programs, get your reading prizes, and check out books before enjoying the game.  

Tails & Tales in the Garden
Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 pm at Catawba Farms (1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton)
Join us for this in-person, outdoor, family-friendly event! We'll read a bilingual story, enjoy activities, and learn about animals on location at the farm! This will also be a chance to register for Summer Learning, collect milestone prizes, and learn about upcoming programs. Please bring your own camp chair or blanket and visit the Library to Go!

UPCOMING
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Upcoming! Black History Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 18 at 4 pm
BHDG is on summer vacation for June and July, but we’ll return in August to learn more about African-American migration within the United States. For a head start, read The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.