Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Sep14-Sep21]

Published: September 11, 2019

MAIN IN NEWTON
828.465.8665

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

PAWS to Read
Tuesday, Sept 17 and Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment. 

Mindfulness & Yoga for Kids
Thursday, September 19 at 4:30 pm
Autumn Hight, certified instructor for PLAYfitness by Stretch-n-Grow, will lead us in gentle stretches. Kids will also create breathing buddies and calming glitter jars to take home. Registration required.

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). 

Educated Community Read Series
In cooperation with CVCC's community-wide read of Tara Westover's acclaimed memoir, Educated, the Library is presenting community-focused programs to inform members and help them make use of available resources.

   Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
   Wednesday, September 18 at 12 noon at CVCC's East Wing Auditorium
   Learn about the research behind adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs – episodes of childhood trauma (personal and family-related) that can have implications for long-term health, including chronic disease and social 
   and emotional problems.

ESL Classes
Mondays, September 16, 23, and 30 at 5:30 pm (beginner) and 6:30 pm (conversation/intermediate)
ESL classes are terrific resources for people whose native language is not English. Through instruction and conversation, participants will gain confidence and skills in speaking, reading, and comprehension. Registration required.

Southern Pens Book Club
Saturday, September 14 at 10 am
This month's read is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. October's selection will be There There by Tommy Orange. All are welcome.

3-D Basics
Tuesday, September 17 at 4 pm
Learn the foundations of 3-D printing: what it is, how it works, and where you can find resources to get, create, and share 3-D printable files.

Advanced Gardener: Mushrooms
Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 pm
Join Dr. George Place, Cooperative Extension director, for a presentation about foraging and cultivating mushrooms. Become a confident mushroom hunter and discover how easy it is to grow your own mushrooms.

Windows 10 Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, September 18 at 11 am
This workshop will show you tips and tricks to help you get comfortable using the interface. Learn to customize the Start menu, find the Quick Access menu, have Cortana give you directions and set reminders, and much more. 

Black History Discussion Group
Wednesday, September 18 at 4 pm
To learn more about black history throughout the year, we’re gathering regularly to discuss various topics. This month, we’ll be talking with local historian and documentarian Richard Eller about the 1964 Ridgeview football team, known as The Untouchables.  Bring your curiosity and your understanding – all are welcome. Light refreshments served.

Meditation Group
Friday, September 20 at 11 am
Meditation is the intentional practice of cultivating mindfulness. It’s shown to reduce stress, lessen anxiety, lengthen attention span, increase imagination and creativity, reduce chronic pain, and increase patience. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to dip your toe into meditation, this is your pool.

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.

STEAM Stations: Art STEAM
Saturday, September 14 at 11 am
STEAM Stations is a time to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in fun, hands-on-activities. This month, we'll focus on art by creating milk magic, sunprints, and more. Recommended for kids 5 and up, but all are welcome.

Yoga for All Ages
Saturday, September 21 at 11 am
Great for beginners, families, and advanced students! Please bring your own mat or towel. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Valley Writers Club
Tuesday, September 17 at 6 pm
Join us for our monthly meeting, as fellow writers discuss, evaluate, and share their works. If you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction, or just take delight in putting words on paper, this group is for you. Expect friendly fellowship and lively conversation! 

Entrepreneur Networking Night
Wednesday, September 18 from 3-6 pm
Come network with other professionals, share business information, and receive tips about local resources! The event is open to all small business owners, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts.

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. 

SHERRILLS FORD-TERRELL
828.466.6827

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

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.

STEAM Explorers
Wednesday, September 18 at 4 pm
Kids 7-13 are invited to learn about science concepts through hands-on experience. This month, we'll learn about aerodynamics as we design and compete against each other in a paper plane competition.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi for Healthy Living
Fridays, September 20 and 27 at 11 am 
This series of tai chi classes is taught by a certified instructor via live video feed. Combining the Tai Chi for Health and A Matter of Balance principles, the class aims to increase activity levels, enhance fitness, and prevent falls in adults of all ages. Participants are asked to complete a survey and sign a waiver, so come early to your first class to complete the paperwork. To register, call Neighbors Network at 828.464.1111. 

Universe of Stories: Non-fiction Book Discussion
Monday, September 16 at 6:30 pm
9/11. Terrorists, airplanes, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. When American airspace closed for almost four days, what happened to the international flights that were already on their way to America? Join us as we discuss The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede and learn how the residents of one small town in Canada, through acts of kindness and goodwill, touched the lives of thousands of people.

Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library Meeting
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm
Help the library fulfill its mission by planning and participating in efforts to raise funds and increase access to high-quality programming and materials. New members are encouraged.

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.

Partnership for Children & Catawba County Library Resources Seminar
Monday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Program is presented in Spanish and English.
The Partnership for Children is joining the Catawba County Library to present a seminar of resources available to the Spanish-speaking community who frequent the Southwest Branch Library. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, September 17 at 6 pm
Adults and teens are invited to share their musical talents while learning from one another. Bring a finished song or one that’s in progress to share with the group. 

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.

Crafternoons: Foam Pumpkins 
Thursday, September 19 at 4 pm 
Are you ready for fall decor? Join us to get a jump on the season as we decorate mini foam pumpkins. They're a perfect addition to make your fall table festive! Registration required. 

Family Movie at the Library: Captain Marvel 
Friday, September 20 at 3:30 pm 
Join us for a fun afternoon! Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Popcorn and a beverage will be served. PG-13.  

ADULTS/ CAREER / TECH 
Starting a Business in North Carolina 
Tuesday, September 17 from 6-7:30 pm
Program presented in Spanish
This free seminar will provide information on practically everything you need to know about starting a business in North Carolina, including licenses, state requirements, financing, and grants. It's presented by Prospera, a non-profit, economic development organization that provides free bilingual consulting support to minority and Hispanic business entrepreneurs.

LIBRARY TO GO

NEW! Catawba Library Stop
First and third Thursdays from 10 am-6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (200 S Main St, Catawba)
We're bringing the library to the Town of Catawba! Beginning September 19, we'll have a regular stop, so join us for storytimes, get answers to computer and device questions, and check out materials. For more details, call Greta Caldwell at 828.465.9489. 

SYSTEMWIDE

Digital Book Club
Thursday, September 19 at noon
Join our digital book club meeting, customized for folks who read with the Overdrive and/or Hoopla apps. Share your thoughts on the Catawba County Library Digital Book Club Goodreads group [https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/883104-digital-book-club]. Digital Book Club ‘meets’ quarterly on Goodreads. Our fourth quarter selection is The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose. We’ll have a closing discussion online on September 19 at noon and announce our next quarterly selection at that time as well