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CCLS Newsletter07jul19.Indd Library Connections JULY 2019 •connect •explore •grow SUMMER LEARNING CONTINUES! 828.465.8664 Register online at www.catawbacountync.gov/library or at any local branch! Through the fi rst week of August, our seven locati ons will be hosti ng an array of programs and www.catawbacountync.gov/library acti viti es for children, teens, and adults. Join us as we connect, explore, and grow! HEADLINE ACTS SUMM ER UPDATES Catawba Science Center HELP "STUFF THE BUS" Animals Inside and Out Meet live animals and examine The Catawba County United Way is hosti ng its annual school animal pelts, teeth, bones, and supply drive from JULY 8 through AUGUST 8. The event benefi ts scat. Learn about the life cycles of students at all three public school districts in Catawba butt erfl ies and other animals that County. go through metamorphosis. WHAT’S NEEDED: 3-ring binders, book bags, spiral notebooks, graph paper, notebook paper (college and regular rule), pens, pencils, glue sti cks, dividers with tabs and pockets, Sharon Clarke glue sti cks, dividers with tabs and pockets, erasers, folders, Tunes and Tales Storyti me crayons, colored pencils, compasses, rulers, markers, scissors. Through dramati c storytelling and DROP OFF your donati ons at any library branch. Thank you! engaging folk music, children will learn about the world, new ideas, and the magic of books. Remember, all seven library locati ons will be closed July 4 as the county and the country Stretch-n-Grow Fitness celebrate Independence Day! ’Astronaut’ Training Certi fi ed fi tness instructors lead children in vigorous acti viti es that incorporate endurance, strength, DON'T MISS OUR fl exibility, motor skill development – and fun! SUMMER LEARNING PARTIES! NEWTON AUGUST 8 3PM Green Bean Players CLAREMONT AUGUST 8 4PM Jack & the Spaceship Beanstalk CONOVER AUGUST 6 5:30PM The familiar fairy tale gets updated with a shiny space rocket and an MAIDEN AUGUST 3 12N unforgett able journey. Expect to SHERRILLS FORDTERRELL AUGUST 2 4:30PM fi nd dancing robots, shooti ng stars, SOUTHWEST AUGUST 6 4PM giant aliens, and treasure beyond ST. STEPHENS AUGUST 9 3PM your wildest dreams. Library Connections Summer Learning is generously supported by the Friends of the Library. JULY 2019 Tai Chi Advanced Gardener Thursdays at 4 pm (no class July 4 or 18) No class will be held in Newton in July. Please MAIN IN NEWTON Reduce stress and anxiety, increase fl exibility see the Maiden branch's schedule for the date 828.465.8665 and balance. Suitable for all fi tness levels and ti me of its workshop. (parental signature required for teens 14-18). Black History Discussion Group Children / Teens / Families Friends of the Catawba County Library Meeti ng Wednesday, July 17 at 4 pm Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool Monday, July 8 at 11 am To learn more about black history, we’ll be Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am Help the library fulfi ll its mission by planning exploring the Reconstructi on era (1865-1877). (no storyti me on July 4) and parti cipati ng in eff orts to raise funds and Bring your curiosity and your understanding. All Songs, sensory play, craft s, and stories. Ideal increase access. Meets each second Monday. are welcome; light refreshments served. for children 3-5, but all are welcome. Microsoft Word: Basics College Planning: Map Your Dream Sharon Clarke: Tunes & Tales Storyti me Tuesday, July 9 at 11 am Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 pm Monday, July 8 at 10 am This workshop is intended to help new users This workshop is for any high school student Through dramati c storytelling and engaging of Word get comfortable with the word (or their parent) who wants to learn how to folk music, children will learn about the world, processing soft ware. Parti cipants will learn to create and follow a roadmap to make college new ideas, and the magic of books. create, edit, save, and print documents. happen. Healthy Snacks Art-o-Mat Class Piece of Cake Book Club Monday, July 8 at 5:30 pm Tuesday, July 9 at 6 pm PoC will be on summer vacati on for July. Program presented in Spanish and English. Local arti st Melanie Stewart Cranford will Typically, it meets on the fourth Tuesday of We'll learn how to prepare and enjoy simple, share how she creates pieces for the Art-o-Mat the month at Whisk & Barrel in downtown delicious snacks that are bett er for you than vending machine, demo an example, and talk Newton. August’s selecti on is The End of the pre-packaged snacks. Registrati on required. about how her Art-o-Mat work supports her World Running Club by Adrian Walker. other work. Make your own miniature art and Tinkercad 101 Movie Mati nee: How to Train Your Dragon: fi nd out about art opportuniti es in the area. All Tuesday, July 23 at 4 pm The Hidden World supplies provided. Registrati on required. Tuesday, July 9 at 2 pm Learn to create 3-D fi les using free Presented in English with Spanish subti tles. Microsoft Word: Intermediate online computer-aided design (CAD) Wednesday, July 10 at 11 am soft ware. Parti cipants will create Facing their village’s darkest threat, Hiccup and Learn about some of the features in Word 2016 a simple object using geometric Toothless must journey to a world thought to that help make longer documents easier to read shapes and lett ers that can be printed using exist only in myth. and navigate. Basic Word skills are necessary. the 3-D printer. Star Party & Space Science with Ms. Jan UnBook Club for Non-Joiners Bookmark Art Exhibit Opening Tuesday, July 16 at 11 am Wednesday, July 10 at 4 pm Tuesday, July 23 at 5 pm Learn about astronomy through fun lessons Finally, a book club for people who don’t want Take a tour of art from local communiti es and experiments that teach kids about what to read what everyone else is reading, don’t as we celebrate the bookmarks you’ve they see in the night sky. want to make a commitment each month, and designed around the theme “Libraries Build Faux Stained Glass Workshop who want food and drink opti ons. Tell others Community.” Wednesday, July 17 at 2 pm about the books you’ve been reading and get 3-D Basics Teens will create their own stained glass art reading suggesti ons from them. Meets at Blue Wednesday, July 24 at 4 pm piece. Registrati on required. Moon Tavern in downtown Newton. Learn the foundati ons of 3-D Kids Book Club Microsoft Word: Advanced printi ng: what it is, how it works, Monday, July 22 at 5:30 pm Thursday, July 11 at 11 am and where you can fi nd resources Read a book that fi ts the This workshop will cover mail merge, adding and to get, create, and share 3-D monthly theme (July is manipulati ng images, making comments, and printable fi les. books about other worlds), tracking changes. Basic Word skills necessary. 'Go Boldly' Summer Book Talk and then come to the book Galaxy of Games Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm club meeti ng for acti viti es Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm Whether you like to read space adventure or and discussion. Ideal for rising 3rd graders and Join the fun by playing a selecti on of recent classic sci-fi or have found your own favorite up. and vintage science-fi cti on-themed board authors, join us to share the space-themed Star Lab games and old-school video games. Table books you’ve enjoyed. We'll also listen to the Thursday, July 25 from 2-7 pm reservati ons (for two, four or six) are required. best space movie soundtracks of all ti me and Learn about space and science during a visit Southern Pens Book Club enjoy space-themed snacks. to this infl atable planetarium. Inside, embark Saturday, July 13 at 10 am Coding Basics: Level 1 on a galacti c travel experience. Each “show” is This month's read is The Moment of Lift by Tuesday, July 30 at 4 pm approximately 20 minutes long. Melinda Gates. August's selecti on is Every Note This class explores the basic concepts of Ident-a-Kid Played by Lisa Genova. Everyone is invited. coding. Parti cipants will learn how computers Monday, July 29 at 4pm Get a Good Night’s Sleep use code, how to identi fy basic coding terms, The Catawba County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is off ering Monday, July 15 at noon and what types of coding languages are used a free identi fi cati on service. In the event of Chronic sleep deprivati on is believed to impact and for what purposes. an emergency, child ID cards provide crucial hormone regulati on, weight gain, falls and “Ask a Master Gardener” @ the Library informati on. Available for children of all ages. accidents, high blood pressure, irritability, Get professional gardening recommendati ons Stretch-n-Grow Fitness: Astronaut Training inability to concentrate, and immune functi on. anyti me. Submit your questi ons to an “Ask a Monday, July 29 at 6 pm Get ti ps to improve how you fall asleep and to Master Gardener” questi on box at the library. Certi fi ed fi tness instructors lead vigorous stay asleep all night. Registrati on required. acti viti es to get kids moving and have fun! Adult STEAM: Manufacturing Soluti ons Center Harry Pott er Party Monday, July 15 at 4 pm Wednesday, July 31 at 2 pm Tour the Manufacturing Soluti ons Center in CLAREMONT Celebrate Harry Pott er’s birthday! Conover.
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