Catawba County News

This Week @ Your Library January 12-19
Published: January 11, 2024
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.
Ready to Learn Storytime: Bilingual
Miercoles a la 10 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para preescolares.
Join us for bilingual storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for preschoolers.
Clean Wave Laundry Suds & Stories
Sunday, January 14 from 2 - 5 pm
2720 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Check out books, use our wi-fi hotspot, or get some one-on-one help with your device. Our family storytime which incorporates stories, songs, and sensory play starts at 3 pm.
Programs for children!
PAWS to Read
Saturday, January 13 by appointment
Maiden Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please visit your library or call 828-428-2712.
Perler Bead Club
Friday, January 12 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.
Fairy Tale Friday: Rapunzel
Friday, January 12 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Listen to the fairy tale, conduct experiments and use STEM to create alternative – and less painful- ways to get in and out of the tower at this program for grades 3 to 5.
Pre-K Play
Tuesday, January 16 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for fun, fitness-focused play with music, games, and an obstacle course! Kids will have a blast as they explore, exercise, and develop motor skills. This program is ideal for children from 2-5 years old.
Master Chef Junior: Takoyaki Edition
Thursday, January 18 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Compete for the title of Library Master Chef! Learn about Japanese cuisine and then test your culinary skills as your team invents new fillings and sauces for a traditional dish. Program is for ages 8+. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Oreo Taste Test
Thursday, January 18 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Do you know how many Oreo flavors there are? Have you tried them all? Join us for a blind taste test and see how many Oreo flavors you can guess! For kids ages 8 and up. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Friday, January 19 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Friday, January 19 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for stories, crafts and cake to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday. Sign your preschooler up for 1000 Books for Kindergarten and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to encourage the start of a lifetime of reading.
Programs for teens!
Teen DIY Phone Charms
Saturday, January 13 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Did you know those cute, trendy phone charms you’ve been seeing everywhere are actually incredibly easy and fun to make? Craft one (or two, or three!) to add a little extra style to your phone! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday, January 13 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Are you curious about Dungeons and Dragons but never had an opportunity to try? Discover your inner warrior and join us in this epic adventure.
Teen Storytime Night
Tuesday, January 16 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Books, music, and a craft! All the fun of storytime but for teens!
Programs for adults!
Medicaid Expansion Enrollment
By appointment
Main Library in Newton
Medicaid Expansion will be active December 1. Schedule an appointment with your library to learn more and for application assistance.
Purl and Chain: Knit and Crochet Club
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Make new friends and enjoy the company of others while you knit and crochet. Bring your own materials.
Techs-pert Help
Southwest Branch Library
Fridays at 11 am
Did you get an e-reader, tablet, or another technology device this holiday season? Are you struggling to learn the ropes of your new device? Our library technology experts (techs-perts) are here to help! Come by any Friday in January between 11 am and 12 noon for one-on-one tech help!
Stretch for Health & Meditate for Mindfulness
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Combining stretching with meditation may benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can do these exercises while sitting in a chair or bring a mat/towel for floor routines. While this class is geared to 50+, adults of all ages are invited to join.
Job Seeking Boot Camp
Southwest Branch Library
Thursdays at 3 pm
Hit the ground running in the new year with this four-session workshop that will have you ready to ace your next job search. We’ll cover every step from determining your career interests to succeeding in your interview, and get you into tip-top job application shape!
Thursday, January 18 at 3 pm: Resume Writing
Learn some tips and tricks for writing an engaging resume that best shows off your strengths and experience.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, January 12 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.
Post-Holiday Recovery
Friday, January 12 at 12 noon
Maiden Branch Library
Join us for an afternoon of holiday recuperation and cognitive activities to help you relax and restore your pre-winter energy levels. We will have soft music and a variety of jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring sheets, crosswords, and word searches available.
Mocktails and Healthy Refreshers
Tuesday, January 16 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Your interactive guide to creating non-alcoholic mocktails that delight and impress! Learn how to create both an array of colorful mocktails and healthier refreshers for the days you want to jazz up your daily water. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Catawba Songwriters
Tuesday, January 16 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Share your talents while you learn from others. Bring a finished written song or one that’s in progress to share with the group. Teens and tweens with musical talents are invited to join.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 17 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a class friendly for all body types and levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking for accessible ways to stretch, relax, and gain the benefits of doing yoga with the added security of using a chair.
Career Center
Wednesday, January 17 from 1 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
A Goodwill career specialist will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your job-related needs. Want to get your resume on Indeed or LinkedIn? This is your perfect opportunity! Reserve a 30-minute appointment by calling 828-466-6821 or drop in as you are able.
Seed Exchange
Wednesday, January 17 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, join us to explore new possibilities for your growing adventures. Bring your surplus seeds to share and your passion to learn and grow together.
Needle Felting
Thursday, January 18 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a baby seal. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, January 18 at 5 pm
Novel Taproom in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join to talk about January’s selection, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. February’s pick will be The Kudzu Queen by Mimi Herman.