Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 30-July 7
Published: June 29, 2023
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.
Programs for children!
Friendship Film Fridays
Fridays at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Enjoy a weekly movie showing the importance of good friendships. Bring a friend!
June 30: Charlotte’s Web
July 7: Annie
Art with the HMA: All Together Now
Friday, June 30 at 3 pm
Conover Branch Library
In honor of the Charles White Exhibit at HMA, we will have a fun printmaking activity. To register, please call 828-466-5108.
All Together Now: Park Cleanup
Saturday, July 1 at 10 am
Riverbend Park
Meet at Riverbend Park and work all together now to help keep one of our parks clean.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, July 1
Main Library in Newton
Encourage your young reader by reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule a 15-minute appointment, please call 828-465-8665 for Newton and 828-466-6827 for Sherrills Ford-Terrell.
Tales in the Garden: Patriotic Puppies on Parade
Thursday, July 6 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for this fun-filled family event. We will listen to bilingual stories, make patriotic crafts, and parade around the library garden with puppies from the Humane Society of Catawba County! Families are encouraged to wear red, white & blue.
Kindness Shrinky Dinks
Friday, July 7 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we create our own shrinky dink charms, perfect for sharing with friends. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Programs for teens!
Animal Shelter Supply Drive and DIY Blankets
Saturday, July 1 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Bring food, toys, gently used blankets, and beds to donate to our animal shelter for cats & dogs, and create a no-sew felt blanket to donate.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, July 3 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Help plan future teen programs. Tell us what you want to learn, make and do at your library. Bring a friend and have some snacks.
Teen Gaming Night
Monday, July 3 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Bring a friend and hang out with others for this unplugged gaming night. Snacks & drinks for all.
Programs for adults!
Stretch for Health-Meditate for Mindfulness
Fridays at 4 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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, June 30 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.
The Summer Station Book Club
Wednesday, July 5 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
All are welcome to join as we discuss This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Come for coffee and great conversation! We will also do a book-share at the end with other recommended reads.
Creative Outlet – Wine Cork Project
Friday, July 7 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
We’re getting out our hot glue guns to create an easy, useful cork board using leftover wine corks. All materials provided, though you’re welcome to bring any wine corks you have saved up. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, July 6 from 10 am - 1 pm
3070 11th Ave. Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
The Library To Go will be bringing the party to the Farmers’ Market with music, games, and books for all ages.
