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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 Sherrills Ford-Terrell 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.

Coding Club: Video Game DesignLearn basic coding concepts by making diff erent types of games. Recommended for rising 6th graders and up.

Core Skills at Your Own PaceGCFLearnFree.org’s interacti ve lessons can help you learn everyday life skills, personal fi nance, and other topics.

Fundamentals of Nutriti onWe’ll talk about water, the signs of chronic dehydrati on, and why water quality matt ers. We’ll also learn to read food labels and source good foods.

Galaxy T-ShirtsWe’ll use fabric paints and imaginati on to make unique t-shirts that celebrate our ‘universe of stories’ theme. Two sessions: One for ages 7-12 and one for ages 13-18. Registrati on required: 828.466.6827.

Hands-on GardeningBring questi ons about how to stay ahead of your yard and garden this summer. Presented by Master Gardener volunteers of Catawba County.

Mystery Mavens Book ClubWe’ll discuss A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash.

One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson The summer of Babe Ruth, Al Capone, Herbert Hoover, and Charles Lindbergh’s solo transatlanti c fl ight. Find out how these people and events transformed America.

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

Ready to Learn Storyti me: Tiny to TwoRhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playti me follows.

STEAM: Fizzy Rockets Explore the science behind fi lm canister rockets. Dress

for the weather! Ages 7-12. Registrati on required: 828.466.6827.

STEAM: Pendulum Painti ngConstruct a pendulum and create a unique piece of art using gravity and paint. Ages 7-12.

Student STEAM: 4-H Bright Ideas ClubWe’ll complete science-centered, hands-on projects based on 4-H program guides. Ages 7-16. Registrati on required: 828.466.6827.

Technology HelpTogether, we’ll navigate GCFLearnFree.org and get comfortable with the free, self-paced learning tool.

library system

Summer Learning is generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

Programs for the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library9154 Sherrills Ford Road, Terrell, NC 28682 • 828.466.6827 • www.catawbacountync.gov/library

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3• Technology Help 2pm

4• Mystery Mavens Book Club 6:30pm

5• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am

6• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• Technology Help 5pm

7• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Tiny to Two 10am

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10• Core Skills 5pm

11• Student STEAM: 4-H Bright Ideas Club 6pm

12• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• Core Skills 1pm

13• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• STEAM: Fizzy Rockets 2pm

14• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Tiny to Two 10am

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17• Stretch-n-Grow Fitness 4pm• One Summer: America 1927 6:30pm

18• Teen Galaxy T-shirts 2pm

19• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• Coding Club: Video Game Design 12:30pm

20• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• Galaxy T-shirts 2pm

21• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Tiny to Two 10am

22• Hands-on Gardening 9:30am

24 25• Catawba Science Center 4pm• Fundamentals of Nutriti on 6pm

26• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am• Coding Club: Video Game Design 12:30pm

27• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Preschool 10am•STEAM: Pendulum Painti ng 2pm

28• Ready to Learn Storyti me: Tiny to Two 10am

LEGEND• Child Event• Teen Event• Adult Event

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