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Stretch-n-Grow Fitness ’Astronaut’ TrainingCerti fi ed fi tness instructors lead children in vigorous acti viti es that incorporate endurance, strength, fl exibility, motor skill development – and fun!

Green Bean Players Jack & the Spaceship BeanstalkThe familiar fairy tale gets updated with a shiny space rocket and an unforgett able journey. Expect to fi nd dancing robots, shooti ng stars, giant aliens and treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

Catawba Science Center Animals Inside and OutMeet live animals and examine animal pelts, teeth, bones, and scat. Learn about the life cycles of butt erfl ies and other animals that go through metamorphosis.

Sharon Clarke Tunes and Tales Storyti meThrough dramati c storytelling and engaging folk music, children will learn about the world, new ideas, and the magic of books. Something for Everyone

All Summer Long!Note: These highlighted events are specifi c to our Southwest Branch. For a comprehensive list (including adult technology classes), please check out our monthly newslett er and review the other branch-specifi c fl yers.

Catawba SongwritersAdults and teens are invited to share their musical talents while learning from one another. Bring a fi nished song or one that’s in progress to share with the group.

Fly Me to the MoonThree fl y friends, inspired by one of their grandpa’s adventures with Amelia Earhart, sneak aboard Apollo 11 in this animated adventure about making it to the moon and back! Rated G.

Mountain View Book BuzzJoin us for a discussion of Clock Dance by Ann Tyler.

Ready to Learn Storyti me: PreschoolSongs, sensory play, craft s, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.

Paws to Read with MiniElementary school-aged children are invited to read to a certi fi ed therapy dog. Registrati on required: 828.466.6818.

Rocket Blast & Monday Night Movie RocketManKids will create their own rocket and use the forces of science (wind and balloons) to blast the rocket across the room. The one that launches farthest wins the prize! Aft erwards, we’ll show the animated Disney movie RocketMan about a computer geek chosen to go on the fi rst manned mission to Mars, although his crewmates aren’t happy. Rated PG.

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Make sure you’ve registered so that you’re eligible for Summer Learning

prizes, baskets, and giveaways!

Programs for the Southwest Branch Library2944 Highway 127 South, Hickory, NC 28602 • 828.466.6818 • www.catawbacountync.gov/library

J U N E 2 0 1 9Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3 4 5• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am

6• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 11am

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10 11• Paws to Read with Mini 4-6pm• Mountain View Book Buzz 6pm

12• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am

13• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 11am

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17• Rocket Blast & RocketMan4pm

18• Catawba Science Center 4pm• Catawba Songwriters 6pm

19• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am

20• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 11am

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24• Fly Me to the Moon 6pm

25• Paws to Read with Mini 4-6pm• Stretch-n-Grow Fitness 4pm

26• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am

27• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 11am

28LEGEND• Child Event• Teen Event• Adult Event

Note: These highlighted events are specifi c to our Southwest Branch Library in Mountain View. For a comprehensive list (including adult technology classes), please check out our monthly newslett er and review the other branch-specifi c fl yers.

Stay tuned for more programs

and events in July and

August!