Catawba County News

This Week at Your Library [Sep28-Oct05]

Published: September 26, 2019

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 & 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
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 6:15 pm
Children are invited to read to one of our trained therapy dogs. Call for an appointment. 

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6 pm
This graceful martial art has been shown to 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). 

ESL Classes
Mondays, September 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.

WorkLife Wednesday: Resumé Tune-up
Wednesday, October 2 from 10 am-2 pm
Whether you need to create a resumé from scratch or update the one you already have, book your 30-minute, individual session by calling 828.465.8665.

Career Services for Home-schooled Youth
October 2 from 10-11 am or 6-7 pm
Home-school families are invited to join the Catawba NCWorks Career Center to learn about no-cost career services and coaching for young adults 16-24. Topics include career exploration, paid internships, leadership development, financial literacy, and more.

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.

Storytime Ballet: Swan Lake
Saturday, September 28 at 11:30 am
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a princess turned into a swan – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

Ident-a-Kid  
Tuesday, October 1 at 5 pm
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free identification service. In the event of an emergency, child ID cards provide crucial information. Available for children of all ages.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Murder Mystery Party: Zombies
Saturday, October 5 at 10 am
Enjoy a fun, mafia-style whodunit game. There will be bad guys. There will be good guys. Some will be zombies. Try to discover who’s who – before it’s too late! For teens and adults. Costumes encouraged. Registration required.

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. 

STEAM: Little Bits
Saturday, September 28 at 10 am 
Kids who love invention and gadgets will have a blast as they discover the basics of electronic circuitry with our Little Bits sets. The color-coded, modular blocks let participants learn about technology as they create different configurations. Designed for children 7-13, 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.

Storytime Ballet: Swan Lake
Saturday, September 28 at 10 am
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a princess turned into a swan – are told through dance. An activity tied to the ballet will follow. Open to all ages and families.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Language Learning with Mango
Monday, September 30 at 5:30 pm
We'll show you how to access Mango with your library card, and you'll be ready to learn any of 70+ languages at your own pace with easy-to-follow tutorials. Prepare for business trips, family vacations, or study abroad with practical, conversation-based lessons!

Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a lively discussion of The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz. November’s read is The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva. 

Tai Chi for Healthy Living
Fridays, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 11 am 
This series aims to increase activity levels, enhance fitness, and prevent falls in adults. Newcomers are asked to complete a survey and sign a waiver, so come early to your first class. To register, call Neighbors Network at 828.464.1111. 

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.

ADULTS / CAREER / TECH
Digital Resources: Hoopla
Monday, September 30 at 6 pm
This computer class will introduce Hoopla, a free app that lets you download and stream movies, TV series, music, and ebooks. Patrons will learn how to set up a Hoopla account using their library card and email address so that they can get started right away!

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.

Storytime Ballet: Swan Lake
Saturday, September 28 at 1 pm
Join the Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts for an interactive experience that shows how stories – including this one about a princess turned into a swan – 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, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 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.

Adult Coloring Club: Witches, Pumpkins, and Other Spooky Things 
Saturday, October 5 at 2 pm
Color your stress away! We'll provide the coloring sheets, markers, and crayons.

LIBRARY TO GO

Conover National Night Out
Tuesday, October 1 from 6-9 pm at Conover City Park (361 5th Ave SE)
This event draws community support for law enforcement and features vehicles and equipment, as well as live entertainment, inflatables, hay rides, and hot dogs.

Catawba Library to Go Stop
Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 18 from 10 am-6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (200 S Main St, Catawba)
Check out items, get help with computer and device questions, and much more! 

Foothills Folk Art Festival
Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Newton
Enjoy art exhibits and entertainment and join the library in making pieces of community art. 

SYSTEMWIDE

Open Enrollment for Medicare
Call for an appointment.
Medicare plans can change each year. During open enrollment, you have the opportunity to change your coverage. Take advantage of a one-on-one consultation with a rep from the Council on Aging to review your needs and select the best Medicare plan for you. Make a reservation for Newton or Sherrills Ford: call 828.328.2269.