Announcements
Cleveland County Library Summer Events:
More Info: Summer Reading at the Cleveland County Library System: A Universe of Stories!
What: Reading Challenges for All Ages
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library and Spangler Branch Library
More Info: The annual Summer Reading Challenges are back! Pick up your challenge record at the circulation desks at Cleveland County Memorial Library or Spangler Branch Library, and get to reading! For more information, call the library at (704) 487-9069, visit our website at ccml.org.
What: Free Lunch for Kids!
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library
More Info: We are a Summer Meals site! Children 2-18 years old receive free lunch at the library from 11 am-12 Noon, Monday-Friday, from June 17-August 16 (excluding July 1-5). No ID required. For more information, call the library at (704) 487-9069 or visit our website at ccml.org.
What: "Whodunit? A Space Murder Mystery" (Adult)
When: Monday, July 15 at 6 pm.
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: Do you have what it takes to figure out who murdered the space captain aboard the International Space Station? Or are you the murderer? Join us for a fun night as we search for clues to solve the mystery.
What: "Life on Mars" (School-age)
When: Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 pm
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: Is there life on Mars? Can humans live on the red planet? Discover why NASA is so excited about Mars and help build a "Mars Rover."
What: Storytime: "Let's Visit the Stars" (Preschool)
When: Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 am.
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: Our weekly Pre-K storytime continues exploring outer space! This week, discover the stars and their importance.
What: "It's a Walk on the Moon" (School-age)
When: Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 am.
Where: Spangler Branch Library, 112 Piedmont Dr, Lawndale, NC 28090.
More Info: Join us at Spangler Branch Library for a special program! Explore what someone has to do to become an astronaut and discover one of the most important missions NASA has ever completed.
What: Storytime: "Astronauts & Spaceships" (Preschool)
When: Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 am.
Where: Spangler Branch Library, 112 Piedmont Dr, Lawndale, NC 28090.
More Info: Join us at Spangler Branch Library for a special preschool storytime! We will discover what an astronaut is, where astronauts work, and how they travel to outer space.
What: "Cupkcake Wars" (Teen)
When: Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 pm.
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: Bring your decorating skills to Cupcake Wars! Each competitor will get a plain cupcake and the tools to decorate it. The challenge will be to see who can best represent the theme presented by the judges.
What: Manga Book Club: "Gurren Lagann" (Ages 16+)
When: Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 pm.
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: Join the Manga Book Club as we discuss Gurren Lagann by Kotaro Mori. If you haven't read this month's selection but love manga, come on out and join us, as the discussion generally varies widely. No registration is necessary, and the program is free. For more information, call Spangler Branch Library at (704) 538-7005 or Cleveland County Memorial Library at (704) 487-9069, or visit our website at ccml.org. Find all our events on Facebook @clevelandcountylibrarysystem.
What: South Mountains State Park Interpretation and Education Schedule for July 2019
Saturday, July 13, 8:30-10:30pm - Star Party, Visitor Center
Sunday, July 14, 2:00pm - Fly Fishing 101, Visitor Center
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am - World of Squirrels, Visitor Center
Saturday, July 20, 2:00pm - Basic Wilderness First Aid, Visitor Center
Sunday, July 21, 2:00pm - Fly Fishing 101, Visitor Center
Saturday, July 27, 11:00am - What's Buggin' Our Hemlocks?! - Hemlock Nature Trailhead. Join a park ranger for a short, informative hike along the Hemlock Nature Trail.
Saturday, July 27, 2:00pm - Intro to Backpacking, Visitor Center
Sunday, July 28, 2:00pm - Open Fishing, Clear Creek Access
More Info: Contact the park office for more information.
828-433-4772
Monday, July 15, 2019
What: Post-Polio Support Group Meeting
When: 6:00 pm, July 15
Where: Shelby Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, off Hwy 18 North, Shelby, NC 28150.
More Info: A program will be given by Mrs. Rhoda St. John, on the health benefits of growing your own herbs. Bring your own meal if you would like to eat with us Coffee and water will be available. If you are a polio survivor and would like to attend, we would love to see you there! Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. For more information call Wanda-Greg Horne at 704-482-8807 or Dianne Garner 704-434-4928
Saturday, July 20, 2019
What: White Plains Shrine Club "Ride for the Kids"
When: July 20
Where: American Legion Post 155, 613 East Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
More Info: Registration Starts 9:00am; 1st Bike Out 10:30; Last Bike in 5:30; $25.00 per hand unlimited hands; $500 Best Hand; $100 Worst; 50/50 Drawing, Raffles; BBQ Chicken Plates at 6:00; Band at 7:00. Donations for cover.