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This Week @ Your Library August 10-17

This Week @ Your Library August 10-17

Published: August 08, 2025

We've got storytimes! 

Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool 
Preschool story time with reading 
readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.

Wednesdays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
Main Library in Newton

Wednesdays at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library

Thursdays at 10 am 
Maiden Branch Library
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Southwest Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library

Fridays at 10 am 
Main Library in Newton

Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton

This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.

Sensory-Friendly: Ready to Learn Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton

Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly storytime for neurodivergent children and their siblings! Enjoy songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed for a small group of 10, creating a calm, welcoming space. Afterward, stay for free play to encourage socialization & motor skills. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.

Programs for children, ages 6-11!

Paws to Read 
Tuesday, August 12 by appointment
St. Stephens Branch Library

Practice your reading skills with certified therapy dog, Sunshine. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.

Poke-Mania!
Friday, August 15 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton

Join your fellow Poke-maniacs for a super effective afternoon of games, crafts, and Pokemon fun!

Family Movie Marathon
Saturday, August 16
11 am - 4 pm
Main Library In Newton
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
10 am - 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Join us for a relaxing day of movies before school starts back. Fun for the whole family! 

Programs for adults!

Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm 
Main Library in Newton

Kick off your week with a burst of Zumba, a dance and movement class 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).

Smartphone Basics for Seniors 
Fridays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton

Need help updating your phone's software, downloading apps, or adding events to your calendar? Join us each Friday in August as we cover a basic topic and have time for a short Q&A afterwards. 

Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.

Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library

Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages. 

Homeschool 101
Tuesday, August 12 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library 

Are you a current or prospective homeschooling parent or guardian? Join us as Jessica Frierson, Media Director for North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE), discusses the legal logistics of homeschooling in NC.

Rainy Day Jars
Tuesday, August 12 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton

Make setting aside your extra change a little more fun by creating a Rainy Day jar. While decorating our jars with fabric, ribbon, and vinyl, participants will learn budgeting ideas. All supplies provided. To register, please call 828-465-8664.

Budgeting 
Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm
Maiden Branch Library

When you think of household chores, does budgeting make the list? There’s a big reason that budgeting is considered a chore: money is an emotional topic. Just thinking about your financial situation can bring up old spending habits or create stress you’d rather avoid. It’s normal if your money and your feelings are intermixed and it’s very common. Don’t be too hard on yourself, but maybe it’s time for a fresh start. In this workshop you’ll learn four steps to budgeting success with a financial advisor. 

Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Join us for a lively discussion on Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. All are welcome. 

Back to School for Parents: Keeping Your Children Safe Online 
Wednesday, August 13 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton

With kids heading back to school, it's the perfect time to learn how to protect your children in today’s digital world! This session covers online safety, parental controls, and how to guide your child’s safe use of the internet and social media.

Needle Felting
Thursday, August 14 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library

Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a butterfly. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please call 828-466-6827.

Adult Children of Aging Parents: Movement for Older Bodies
Thursday, August 14 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton

Certified Tai Chi instructor Diane Christiansen will share some specific movements and exercises that can easily be worked into even the busiest schedule and help encourage our older loved ones to engage in healthy movement.

The Secret Lives of Carnivorous Plants
Thursday, August 14 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library

Join master gardener Tad Adams as we learn about the care and feeding of bug catching plants. You’ve most likely heard of North Carolina’s Venus Flytrap, but do you know that some plants use pitchers, sticky dew, or greasy leaves to lure their prey? Plus, you’ll be able to take home a flytrap of your own! To register, please call 828-466-6817. 

Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!

Maiden Lunch and Library
Tuesday, August 12 at 11:30 am 
101 Old Tavern Lane, Maiden

Receive a bagged lunch provided by The Corner Table Community Kitchen and participate in a storytime and craft. 

Herman Sipe Lunch & Library 
Wednesday, August 13 from 11:30 am - 1 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover

Enjoy a meal provided by The Corner Table Community Kitchen, check out some books and participate in free hands-on activities.

Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, August 16 from 8 am - 12 pm
109 1st St E, Conover

Stop by to grab some fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers, check out library materials, and participate in library activities.