Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 1-8
Published: October 30, 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.
Programs for children, ages 0-5!
Hora de cuentos bilingüe: Bilingual Storytime
Friday, November 1 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Esta hora de cuentos especial incluirá cuentos y canciones bilingües.
This special storytime will include bilingual stories and songs.
Bike Rodeo
Friday, November 1 at 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Bring your bicycle or tricycle & helmet for this special obstacle course to learn about being safe as you ride.
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, November 8 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Caturday Crafts
Saturdays at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library
All November long, Saturdays are Caturdays! All ages are invited to a hands-on crafty experience sure to delight both kitty cats and the humans who love them!
PAWS to Read
Monday, November 4
Main Library in Newton
Encourage your young reader through reading with a therapy dog. Please schedule your visit by calling 828-465-8665.
Homeschool Hangout
Thursday, November 7 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Are you a homeschooling family or group? Come out and meet other homeschoolers! We’ll have an activity and coloring pages.
Programs for teens, ages 12-18!
DIY Junk Journal
Tuesday, November 5 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Junk journals can be used for writing, drawing or collecting things. Join us as we create a basic journal using old materials and giving them a new life for you to use.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
November 4 at First UMC Fellowship Hall on Ashe Ave
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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
November 1 at Mountain Creek Park
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
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.
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Monday, November 4 from 5 - 7 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Let's celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)! Need the motivation to work on your next book or creative writing project? Come in and join other writers so we can all work together or separately! We will provide you with a calm productive space, chill music, and a creative bubble to get writing!
Tech Coffee Chat
Wednesday, November 6 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Whether you need assistance setting up your new device, troubleshooting issues, or learning how to use specific apps, we are here to help. Bring your gadgets and questions, and let's tackle them together. No appointment necessary – just drop by and get the tech help you need and have a cup of coffee too!
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, November 6 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow chair yoga class. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Canva for Small Businesses
Wednesday, November 6 at 12 noon
Online via Zoom
Whether you’re a digital marketing whiz that wants to create even more engaging content or you just want to jazz up a flyer for your next event - Canva can help professionalize your marketing. This program is in collaboration with the CVCC Small Business Center. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/cclssbc
Fall Into a New Career: Career Fair & Hiring Event
Thursday, November 7 from 1 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Looking for a new career this fall? In partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, join us for a job and career fair to connect you with 10 + local businesses and employers.
Needle Felting
Thursday, November 7 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a fall landscape. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
