CCL July 2015 Newsletter

July2015 LIBRARY CONNECTIONS10Top Catawba County Library System’s Monthly Newsletter Reasons to NCWorks.gov Job Seekers Resource Workshop Main Library, NewtonLvIBisRitAthReY Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 pm An NCWorks Representative will assist participants with creating accounts this and using the Online services of NCWorks.gov to search for employment.SUMMER The workshop will also offer resources on resume writing, career services, interviewing tips, job search information, and much more. The workshop will Cheap Date take place in the Main Library’s computer lab. Registration is preferred. FREE WiFi Learn, Act, Grow @ Your Library Explore your next career TMhauirnsdLaiby,raJuryly, N23ewatto6:n30 pmEscape the heat Join Dr. George Place, Catawba Cooperative Extension Director, for this presentation about planting and tending to Fall vegetables. Discover where to start, when and what to choose for planting in the “cool” season.Get your GREEN Our Summer Reading Program is Packed with Sizzlin’ HOT Events! THUMB on! Trace your The Library’s Summer Reading Programs have officially kicked off!family history This summer is sure to be packed with great books, exciting programs, and fabulous prizes. With a program for every age, the entire familyCheck out the can participate! The Summer Reading Program encourages children, teens, and families to read during summer vacation. The programs are free and open to all ages, from babies to adults. latest DVDs Movie @ Your Library and fun!FamilyMeetScecleiberintiecsetBerilnleg rysour family and friends to enjoy free movieslike Ronald Marvel Movie Marathon The Secret of NIMH The Last UnicornMcDonald TShheurrrsidllasyF,oJrudly-T2ersrtealrltBsraatn9cham MWeadidneensdBaray,nJcuhly 8 at 2 pm 1MW5eaadidtne2enspdBmaray,nJcuhlyMeet new Dolphin Tale 2 Super Buddies Bolt MThauirnsdLiabyr,aJruyl,yN2eawtt4onpm TMhauirnsdLiabyr,aJruyl,yN9eawtt4onpm MThauirnsdLiabyr,aJruyl,yN1e6watto4n pm friendsFun for the The Incredibles Lego Movie Wall-E whole STuoeusthdwaye,sJtuBlyra7nacth2 pm CSalaturermdaoyn, tJuBlrya1n1chat 12 pm SFtr.idSatye,pJhuelyns17Braatn2chpmfamily TCuoensodvaeyr,BJuralyn2ch1 at 6 pm Raiders of the Lost Ark Jaws TMhauirnsdLiabyr,aJruyl,yN2e3watto4n pm STuoeusthdwaye,sJtuBlyra1n4caht 2 pm MMoainndLaiyb,rJaurlyy, 2N0ewatto5n:30 pm CSalaturermdaoyn, tJuBlrya2n5chat 11:30 am Big Hero 6 Spiderman Lego Movie TCuoensodvaeyr,BJuralyn1ch4 at 6 pm STuoeusthdwaye,sJtuBlyra2n1caht 2 pm TCuoensodvaeyr,BJuralyn7chat 6 pm CSalaturermdaoyn, tJuBlrya1n8chat 12 pm Fantastic Four TMhauirnsdLiabyr,aJruyl,yN3e0watto4n pm TSuoeusthdwaye,sJtuBlyra2n8caht 2 pm Despicable Me CTuoensodvaeyr,BJuralyn2ch8 at 6 pm The Catawba County Library System115 West C Street • Newton, NC • (828) 465-8664 • [email protected] • www.catawbacountync.gov/library

Events @ Your Library @ Claremont The Incredibles (Rated PG)@ the Main Library Tuesday, July 21 at 6 pm Family Programs Despicable Me (Rated PG)Family Programs Tuesday, July 28 at 6 pm Lego Movie (Rated PG)Dolphin Tale 2 (Rated PG) Saturday, July 11 at 12 pm Children’s ProgramsThursday, July 2 at 4 pm Big Hero 6 (Rated PG)Super Buddies (Rated G) Saturday, July 18 at 12 pm Little Learning PartyThursday, July 9 at 4 pm The Incredibles (Rated PG) Every Tuesday at 11 amBolt (Rated PG) Saturday, July 25 at 11:30 am Toddlers and preschoolers can experienceThursday, July 16 at 4 pm the joy of learning with your little onesJaws (Rated PG) Children’s Programs while we sing, dance, read and playMonday, July 20 at 5:30 pm games. This 30-minute story time isThe Incredibles (Rated PG) Summer Stories followed by a craft and playtime.Thursday, July 23 at 4 pm Every Thursday morning at 11 am Baby BounceBig Hero 6 (Rated PG) Celebrate early learning with this 20 Every Wednesday at 10 amThursday, July 30 at 4 pm minute story time followed by playtime. This sweet and simple 20-minute story The program is intended for children two time for infants and toddlers featuresAdult Programs to five years old. rhymes, bounces, sensory play and Super-Mobile Raceway singing for ages 3-18 months. PlaytimeNCWorks.gov Workshop Thursday, July 9 at 6 pm follows.Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 pm Kids 12 and under can construct their Super-Mobile RacewayWorkshop on resume writing, career own super-mobiles from boxes and race Friday, July 10 at 2 pmservices, interviewing tips, and much more. on an indoor track. Kids 12 and under can construct theirNuts and Bolts of Returning to School own super-mobiles from boxes and raceThursday, July 16 at 6 pm Life Size Plants vs. Zombies on an indoor track.Thinking about returning to school, this Thursday, July 16 at 6 pm Life-Size Plants vs. Zombiesworkshop is for you regardless of the Play a version of this popular game by Friday, July 17 at 2 pmschool you plan to attend. standing in for either a plant or a zombie. Play a version of this popular game by Craft time will follow. standing in for either a plant or a zombie.Learn, Act, Grow Series Craft time will follow.Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 pm Library Mini-Golf Book Time with Ronald McDonaldDiscover what to plant in the “cool” season. Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm Wednesday, July 22 at 2 pm Enjoy this indoor game of putt-putt as we Ronald McDonald’s special magic showChildren’s Programs golf in the library. will help children recognize that they can be heroes too!Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots Book Time with Ronald McDonald Library Mini-GolfTuesday, July 7 at 2 pm Friday, July 24 at 2 pm Friday, July 31 at 2 pmJoin us for an introduction to Lego EV3 Ronald McDonald’s special magic show Enjoy this indoor game of putt-putt as weMindstorm Robots. will help children recognize that they can golf in the library. be heroes too! Super Hero Training Camp Teen Programs Tuesday, July 14 at 2 pm Sciencetellers Kids will have a chance to Thursday, July 30 at 2 pm and 6 pm Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots for Teens show off their super powers We will launch things through the air, Saturday, July 11 at 10 am through crafts and learning send them plummeting toward the Join us for an introduction to Lego EV3 games. ground, and even make things transform Mindstorm Robots. and disappear right before your eyes!Book Time with Ronald McDonald Adult ProgramsTuesday, July 21 at 2 pm Teen ProgramsRonald McDonald’s special magic show Bring Your Own Board Gamewill help children recognize that they can Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots for Teens Friday, July 24 at 4 pmbe heroes too! Saturday, July 18 at 10 am Bring a board game to share with friends Join us for an introduction to Lego EV3 or learn something new by playing withSuper Games for Kids Mindstorm Robots. others.Tuesday, July 28 at 2 pmA carnival of games for children of all ages @ Conover @ Maidenfocusing on superhero fun! Family Programs Family ProgramsTeen Programs Lego Movie (Rated PG) The Secret of NIMH (Rated G)State Your Superpower Tuesday, July 7 at 6 pm Wednesday, July 8 at 2 pmMonday, July 27 at 4 pm Big Hero 6 (Rated PG)Teens will express their greatest powers Tuesday, July 14 at 6 pmand inspirations through one wordstatements painted on a canvas. 2

Commedia Puss in Boots Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG) SciencetellersSaturday, July 11 at 1 pm Friday, July 10 at 2 pm Friday, July 31 at 2 pmWith sword fights and tumbling, Puss in Wall-E (Rated G) We will launch things through the air,Boots outwits many foes, including the Friday, July 17 at 2 pm send them plummeting toward thegreat laundry giant! Spare Parts (Rated PG-13) ground, and even make things transformThe Last Unicorn (Rated G) Friday, July 24 at 2 pm and disappear right before your eyes!Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm Commedia Puss in Boots Saturday, July 25 at 1:30 pm @ Sherrills Ford-TerrellChildren’s Programs With sword fights and tumbling, Puss in Boots outwits many foes, including the FamilyAnimal Heroes great laundry giant!Wednesday, July 1 at 10 am Commedia Puss in BootsBeth Welch from The Schiele Museum Children’s Programs Saturday, July 11 at 9:30 amof Natural History brings live animals With sword fights and tumbling, Puss inand talks to the children about why the Ready to Learn Story Time Boots outwits many foes, including theanimals are heroes of the earth. **This Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am great laundry giant!program will be held at the Maiden Town Ready to Learn Story Time is an Navy Seal Swim BannersHall.** educational story time which incorporates Monday, July 13 at 6 pmHeroes for Animals early literacy and developmental Navy Seal, Shannon Rusch will beThursday, July 9 at 2 pm cognitive skills that help prepare children speaking to us about life as a soldierKids are invited to come and make a toy for for kindergarten. and what happens when soldiers returntheir cat or dog, making sure they know Community Hero and Meteorologist home. PTSD service dog, Paddington Pigthey are loved and appreciated. Space is Wednesday, July 8 at 3 pm Bear will be with him. Afterwards, welimited and registration is required, sign Are you interested in weather? will make banners to show support forup starts one week in advance. Have questions? Leigh Brock, WBTV the third annual Navy Seal Swim. Join usSuperhero Science: Flight Meteorologist, will talk about what it and bring your family and friends who areThursday, July 16 at 2 pm takes to be a Meteorologist and answer veterans. Registration required.Children are invited to learn more about your weather questions.the principles of flight. Participants will Community Hero - Sgt. Kelly Eckard Adult Programsget to build and decorate their own real Thursday, July 9 at 2 pmkite! Space is limited and registration Sgt. Kelly Eckard and McGruff The Crime Escape your Life! Book Idea Exchange is required, sign ups start one week in Dog will visit school-aged children at St. Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 pmadvance. Stephens Branch. They will present a Escape into a book! Come to the libraryBook Time with Ronald McDonald crime prevention and safety program. to get and give some ideas for interestingThursday, July 23 at 10 am The Camping Trip That Changed America books to read. Prior to the book ideaRonald McDonald’s special magic show Thursday, July 16 at 2 pm exchange, develop an “advertisement”will help children recognize that they can A program that highlights the beginning for the book you have chosen to share.be heroes too! of the environmental movement in You’ll leave with a plethora of ideas forSuperhero Power Bands America. Children will make and take your remaining summer reading!Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm smores snack mix.This is a fun activity where kids will weave Let the Training Begin Recipe Exchange and Tasting their own “paracord” bracelets in popular Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm Tuesday, July 28 at 5:30 pmsuperhero colors. Space is limited and Children are invited to a Super Hero Escape your dinner! Come to the libraryregistration is required, sign ups start one Training Camp. Learn training exercises and share your favorite small plate/week in advance. and rescue missions to make you a Super appetizer, leave with a collection ofLego EV3 Mindstorm Robots Hero. recipes and a full stomach! Registration isThursday, July 30 at 2 pm Book Time with Ronald McDonald required. Call or visit for more details.Join us for an introduction to Lego EV3 Friday, July 24 at 10 amMindstorm Robots. Registration required. Ronald McDonald’s special magic show Teen Programs will help children recognize that they can@ St. Stephens be heroes too! Marvel Movie Marathon Heroes in Disguise Thursday, July 2 at 9 amFamily Programs Thursday, July 30 at 2 pm See what happened before Ultron came Children will decorate their own Super on the scene. Join us for a movie marathonFamily Story Time Hero Mask. Registration is required. featuring your favorite superheroes!Each Tuesday at 6 pm Approximate showing times below...Media Specialists from local elementary Captain America: 9 am Thor: 11 am Ironschools will be joining our story times to Man: 1:15 pm The Avengers: 3:15 pmread stories. Staff will also offer songs,crafts and music. Story Bird 3 Thursday, July 9 at 4 pm

Story Bird reverses visual storytelling by You will choose a page from a comic book Fantastic Four (Rated PG-13)starting with the image and \"unlocking\" and learn how to fold it into a wallet. Tuesday, July 28 at 2 pmthe story inside. Create your own artwork Lego EV3 Mindstorm Roboticsand tell a story with it. Thursday, July 9 at 2 pm Adult Programs Join us for an introduction to Lego EV3Superhero Jeopardy Mindstorm Robots. The Catawba CraftersThursday, July 16 at 3 pm BAM! POW! READ! (Grades K-5) Mondays at 6 pmThink you know your superheroes? Come Wednesday, July 15 at 3 pm Calling all crafters! Here’s the perfecttest your knowledge in a Jeopardy style Part 1 of Becoming a Superhero: Come outlet for all of that creative energytrivia game. The winner will receive a prize. to the library and begin to develop your you’ve been storing up. The Crafters superhero persona. You will also make meet to create crafted wonders of allVillain Masks your cape in this SUPERHERO TRAINING sorts through a variety of mediums. BringThursday, July 23 at 2 pm CAMP! Registration required. *Bring your your own crafting materials, or just showIdentify more with Green Goblin than own large T-shirt. up and join in on the fun that’s alreadySpiderman? Then this is the program for BAM! POW! READ! (Grades K-5) there. Knitting, needlepoint, embroidery,you! Turn a green hockey mask into your Wednesday, July 22 at 3 pm quilting...the list goes on and on.villain mask. Advanced registration is Part 2 of Becoming a Superherorequired. Develop your superhero persona, making Children’s ProgramsMaleficent Party your mask, shield and arm cuffs; thenThursday, July 30 at 2 pm you’ll be ready to demonstrate your Ready to Learn Story TimeJoin us for Maleficent related crafts, super hero powers. Registration required. Wedesdays at 10 & Thursdays at 11 amgames, and food. We will be showing the Book Time with It is Children’s Story Time at the St.movie afterwards. Advanced registration Ronald McDonald Stephens Branch! Bring your preschoolersis required. Grades 5 and up! Thursday, July 23 at 4 pm and toddlers to enjoy stories, dancing, Ronald McDonald’s special songs, crafts and fun with our children’sChildren’s Programs magic show will help children recognize that they can be librarian.Ready to Learn Story Time heroes too! Create your own T-Shirt TransferWednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am BAM! POW! READ! DesignJoin us for songs, sensory play, crafts, (Grades K-5) Friday, July 10 at 10 amand stories designed to prepare your Wednesday, July 29 at 3 pm Bring a T-Shirt or create the designpreschooler to learn. In this final day of developing to use later. We will use transfer your superhero persona, youBaby Bounce will don your superhero pens, markers, paints and more toTuesdays at 2 pm costume and be given the create original wearables!This sweet and simple 30 minute story chance to demonstrate Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robotstime features rhymes, bounces, sensory your superhero powers…play, and singing for our youngest leaping tall buildings, going on a Thursday, July 16 at 10 amlearners. From birth to two years old. rescue mission, demonstrating your Join us for an introduction to strength of mind and body, and much Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots.Art Classes w/ the Hickory Museum of Art more! Registration required. Registration required.Wednesday, July 1 start times below End of Summer Library Lock DownJoin us for art classes taught by the Friday, July 31 at 6 pm Create a 20 Circle Ornamentstaff at the Hickory Museum of Art. You If you have met your summer reading Friday, July 17 at 10 amwill get to take your art home with you! goal, you are invited to come to an after- Cut out and fold 20 circles and joinRegistration required. hours ice cream party at the library. You’ll them to make an ornament — learn howGrades K-3 from 2 - 3 pm get to explore the library, play games to personalize these for great ChristmasGrades 4-8 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and make an ice cream sundae after the gifts! library has closed for the evening. Book Time with Ronald McDonaldPawsitive Reading Wednesday, July 22 at 10 amThursday, July 2 at 3:30 pm @ Southwest Learn how to program a Lego MindstormHave a pawsitive reading experience! robot to complete a series of challenges.Come read to certified therapy dogs, Family Programs Create a Shaken Glass OrnamentMaggie and Brandy! Registration Friday, July 24 at 10 amrequired. You can sign up for 15 minute The Incredibles (Rated PG) Any age can create beauty with a fewsessions. Tuesday, July 7 at 2 pm drops of paint and a shake! Raiders of the Lost Ark (Rated PG) SciencetellersBAM! POW! READ! (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, July 14 at 2 pm Friday, July 31 at 10 amWednesday, July 8 at 3 pm Spiderman (Rated PG-13) We will launch things through the air, Tuesday, July 21 at 2 pm send them plummeting toward the Always have a ground, and even make things transform comic book in your and disappear right before your eyes! pocket! Elementary age children are Please visit www.catawbacountync.gov invited to come to for additional information or contact your the library to make local library branch. a comic book wallet. 4