The library invites young readers to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. Sign up for a half hour appointment to start your Paws journey. Registration required.
Monday | March 6 | 5:30- 6:30 pm Teens interested in coding are invited to join us in The Learning Lab for a fun Arduino project! We will be creating a super cool color-changing lamp using plants as touch sensors! Code your Arduino, set up your lights, and then touch the plant's leaves to change the […]
Explore stories, dancing, and singing in this interactive storytime geared for ages 3-5. All are welcome.
Family— Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters are springing off the page and into your local library! Don’t miss your chance to meet The Cat in the Hat (and some other crazy characters from the book) as they bring Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat to life in their own special, silly way. This fun, interactive […]
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers are invited to attend positive parenting workshops provided by the Catawba County Parent Support Team. These 90-minute workshops will focus on teaching strategies for raising confident and resilient children.
Designed specifically for babies to age 2, your little one will explore the world around them through movement, songs, stories, and play in this storytime geared towards our smallest friends. All are welcome. No registration required.
Teen & Adult – This four-week series will teach absolute beginners basic knitting skills. Please only register if you can attend all four sessions. Participants are asked to bring size 10, 16” circular knitting needles which will be used throughout the entire series. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required and will open […]
Teen & Adult – Learn about the art of blacksmithing with Jordan Jackson, owner of Night Owl Iron Works in Rutherfordton, NC. Jackson will bring equipment from his forge to discuss traditional blacksmithing techniques and answer questions about setting up your own forge at home. In 2021, Jackson won the Forged in Fire Championship on […]
Adult—Join Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library and Women’s Resource Center at their annual awards program and reception to celebrate and honor the contributions of women in our community. Peggy Hites, will be this year’s guest speaker. The 2023 Community Service Awardees are Sherbia Jones, Soraya Valadez Place, and Cindy Rose. This year’s event will be […]
Wear your pajamas and slippers to the library on the second Thursday of the month for tales before bed, a time to get the last jitters out by joining us for an evening of adventure through story time and interactive songs-ninja style.
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.