Catawba County News

This Week @ Your Library March 15-22
Published: March 14, 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.
Programs for children!
Perler Bead Club
Friday, March 15 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.
Messy Science
Friday, March 15 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learning while making a mess? Yes, please! Join us in the community garden, weather permitting.
Meet A Neighbor
Wednesday, March 20 from 4 - 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Maiden Branch Library
Won’t you be my neighbor? In honor of Mr. Roger’s birthday, we’re inviting the community to play games and assemble puzzles together.
Programs for teens!
Teen Mario Madness
Friday, March 15 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Start your engines and get ready to race to the finish line in our third annual Mario Kart tournament featuring our Nintendo Switch consoles! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
FAFSA Help
Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 pm
Conover Branch Library
Skip Watts from College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC.org) will be on hand to assist with the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Residency Determination Service (RDS), and answer all questions related to the process of paying for college. If possible, bring your own device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone).
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).
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.
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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, March 15 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.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, March 18 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom
In person at St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! For March, we will be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Readers participating on Zoom can register at the library to receive the meeting link.
Mountain View Book Buzz
Monday, March 18 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we discuss The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd. All are welcome for lively conversations and lots of fun!
Adult STEAM
Tuesday, March 19 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Discover the magic of glass gems and join us for a hands-on session where we will create stunningly inexpensive art! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Getting Past Genealogy Roadblocks
Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Family history research is full of mysteries that we hope to solve. What should you do when you come across documents that are in another language? Rhonda Roederer will share her expertise in piecing together clues from documents in German, while speaking no German!
Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Tuesday, March 19 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us as Melissa Falcone from True Cut Ranch returns to guide us through the basics of having your own backyard chickens. From setting up the perfect coop to understanding chicken behavior and basic care, Melissa will walk you through everything you need to know to start your own flock. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Health Insurance Navigator Assistance
Wednesday, March 20 from 10 am - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Signing up for health insurance can be a daunting task, but the federally qualified health insurance navigators from Legal Aid of North Carolina can provide unbiased and experienced help in selecting the Medicaid or marketplace.gov plan that is best for you. Bring proof of income if possible, as well as the social security numbers of any dependents. To register, please call 1-855-733-3711 or drop in.
Chair Yoga
Wednesdays, March 20 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 and a small blanket.
Career Center
Wednesday, March 20 from 1 pm - 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.
The Great Outdoors
Wednesdays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Find out everything you need to know to stay safe when you venture into the Great Outdoors! Whether you venture out with friends or family, in small groups or large, Eileen Conway, experienced hiker, certified Wilderness First Aid instructor, and certified single pitch instructor with the American Mountain Guides Association, will share all of her best advice for returning safe after enjoying hours, days or weeks on happy trails.
Wednesday, March 20
Trail & Hiking First Aid
The spring weather hiking season is approaching, so come learn about trail safety for the season! This class will cover topics like tick bites, poison plant recognition, and dehydration.
New to Medicare
Thursday, March 21 at 1:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Are you, a friend, or loved one turning 65? It is very important for everyone becoming eligible for Medicare to get accurate, unbiased information about coverage options as they approach age 65. Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors, trained by the NC Department of Insurance, will lead the information session to answer your questions. To register, please call the Council on Aging at 828-328-2269.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, March 21 at 5 pm
Novel Taproom in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join to talk about March’s pick, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Get ready for April’s meeting with The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.