Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 1-8
Published: July 01, 2022
We've got storytimes!
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Monday 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: Preschool
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday at 10 am
Friday at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday at 11 am
Thursday at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Wednesday at 10 am
Thursday at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Programs for children!
Feature Film Fridays
Fridays at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
July 1: Finding Dory
July 8: Free Willy
Enjoy an ocean-themed movie with family and friends.
Tangrams
Wednesday, July 6 from 9 am – 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Drop into the library all day for some fun, laid-back tangram puzzles. Test your logical thinking skills as you try to fit the shapes together!
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Thursday, July 7 at 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Ahoy, swashbucklers! Sail the high seas with us as we make pirate gear, play pirate games, walk the plank, and learn how to talk like a pirate! Tell all of your mateys not to miss it.
STEAM: Hurricane Challenge
Friday, July 8 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Design and build a house that can withstand hurricanes in this fun STEM challenge. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Upcycled Fabulous Fish Suncatchers
Friday, July 8 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Create a fabulous fish suncatcher using upcycled materials. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
July 5: Paint A Seascape
Watercolor Paint Night
Wednesday, July 6 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
This program is open to teen artists of all skill levels. Create your own beach-themed bookmarks as we explore the different techniques used to elevate watercolor paintings. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Programs for adults!
Resumes & Job Applications Workshop
Thursday, July 7 at 10 am
Online via WebEx
Learn tips for creating a resume and completing a job application. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbajobs
Paint Night
Thursday, July 7 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create your own lighthouse-themed art piece as we explore acrylic paint medium. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, July 8 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. Bring a yoga mat or towel. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Herman Sipe Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, 28613
Enjoy a hot meal provided by The Corner Table Soup Kitchen, check out some books, and participate in free hands-on activities.
