We've got Storytimes! Bilingual Live Preschool Storytime via zoom Wednesday, November 3 at 10 am Gather the kids and join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime presented in English and Spanish! This family-friendly virtual event includes singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, visit the library or… View More
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Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium, home of the Hickory Crawdads. The stadium is located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW in Hickory. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to wait due to anticipated high volumes of materials. No trailers are… View More
Stores might be running low on candy but we have just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit! From vampire-slaying book clubs to a haunted knock-off Ikea, Grady Hendrix uses his wicked humor to write a spooky tale like no one else. Here are four of his books to read this week while you’re waiting on Halloween to… View More
BOOSTER DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE HICKORY – COVID-19 vaccination providers across Catawba County are now administering booster doses of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to eligible individuals now that these additional doses are authorized for many groups. The Moderna COVID-19 booster shot is recommended for individuals who received their second dose at least six months… View More
Department: Emergency Services How long have you worked with the county? I was hired in December 2013 as a part time employee and I became a full time employee in January 2015. I have been a paramedic for 7 years now. What does your job involve? Please describe what you do. As a paramedic, I am challenged with responding to all forms of… View More
There’s nothing like a little rocket science to add some excitement to STEAM Saturdays! If you think ghosts are cool (even if they’re a little spooky) and rockets are fun, then you don’t want to miss out on making ghost bottle rockets. This spookier side of science program will take place on Saturday, October 23 at 3 pm at the… View More
Are you a Harry Potter know-it-all (we see you, Hermione)? Prove it! Not everyone can be Hermione but some of you are pretty close with all the facts you know about the magical, wizarding world. Test out your magical knowledge during Harry Potter Trivia at the Southwest Branch Library on Monday, October 18 at 6… View More
This month we’ll get into the Halloween spirit with UFOs and aliens. The Catawba County Library invites you on a field trip to the Hickory Aviation Museum at the Hickory Regional Airport (3101 9th Ave Dr NW, Hickory) for a riveting storytime to get you in the Halloween spirit. This program takes place Friday, October 22 at 10:30… View More
Soft skills are made up of a combination of abilities related to attitude, work ethic, teamwork, time management, decision making and more. Strength in these areas helps an individual be successful in any work environment. According to LinkedIn’s 2019 Global Talent Trends… View More
We've got Storytimes! Tales in the Garden Monday, October 18 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Main Library in Newton, Garden Join us for this in-person, outdoor gathering which includes bilingual stories, crafts and activities. Our October program will be about Fall Fun! Please bring your own blanket or camp chair. Live Preschool Storytime via… View More
With cooler weather on the way, now is the time for Catawba County residents to get their annual flu shots. Typically, seasonal influenza, also known as the flu, begins circulating in higher numbers from October to May. Although it is a common illness in the fall and winter months, the flu can cause serious health complications, including death. Last year, masking, distancing and other measures to prevent COVID-19 also… View More