This summer, the Catawba County Library’s mobile branch, the Library to Go, is partnering with The Corner Table Soup Kitchen to provide weekly lunch-and-learn sessions at 111 Herman Sipe Road in Conover, near Oak Grove Mobile Home Park. The Library to Go will offer books and resources to educate and enrich as you enjoy a free, healthy meal on-site. Everyone is welcome to attend. The series… View More
May 2021
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If you’ve been longing for a return to live children’s programs at the Catawba County Library, make sure to attend the first ‘Tails & Tales in the Garden’ on Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 pm. It takes place in the community garden at the Main Library in Newton (115 West C Street). The four-part series brings families together for in-person, outdoor events and promises to immerse you in the two main… View More
When programs and events began to be offered virtually during 2020, the library implemented a digital tool to enhance participation and connection. Called Beanstack, the fun online portal is available on the web and as an app through the Apple and Google Play stores. The interactive platform lets you log minutes for reading challenges, complete activities, and earn badges that help you win prizes. The tool also allows you to engage… View More
The Catawba County Library is known for its fun, active storytime events, which get children moving and excited about simple, easy-to-follow narratives and engaging characters. The library staff are excellent at holding their attention and involving them in the spirit of participation and learning. This week, in conjunction with Summer Learning, we're leaning into the theme of ‘Tails & Tales’ with a very special virtual… View More
Do you appreciate the calming influence that nature has on your mood? Are you eager to get back outside after a long week of work and family obligations? The library is partnering with Dr. George Place, director of the Cooperative Extension and a certified personal trainer and tai chi instructor. Twice-monthly, he’s inviting people to join him at one of the county’s parks for a two-part session of gentle exercise. For the first 30… View More
LIBRARY PROGRAMS 828.465.8665 Contribute to Our Seed Library Ongoing We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from… View More
Catawba County Commissioner Sherry Butler has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Hunt State Policy Fellows Program. Developed by the Hunt Institute, the program provides local leaders with intensive learning sessions on current issues related to education governance and policymaking. Butler will be joining 27 other local elected officials and education policymakers from around the state for program sessions… View More
Catawba County government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Catawba County Parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens) will be open Monday. The Blackburn Municipal Sanitary Landfill will also be open. Government offices and libraries will reopen Tuesday, June 1, following their usual… View More
The field of EMS is a vast and adventurous field full of unpredictable and unexpected calls for service. With each day and with each patient encounter, paramedics and EMTs face new situations, new experiences. No shift or patient encounter is the same. Paramedics and EMTs are required to be very skillful, knowledgeable, and versatile in their abilities to ensure the best care is provided in each situation. … View More
Offering fresh, local foods, Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for a ninth season on June 3. As local summer crops start ripening once again, the market’s main goal is to offer a safe and convenient way for people to purchase and consume farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. It is open to the public weekly and accepts cash, debit cards, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior farmers market vouchers. The market… View More
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor event that welcomes the entire family and offers an evening of entertainment and fellowship? The Library to Go, the Catawba County Library’s mobile library, will be partnering with Smyrna Church for twice-monthly stopovers in the Town of Catawba. These Summer @ Smyrna visits will take place on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 6770 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba, NC. The… View More
Did you know that the library is as close as your smartphone or tablet? These days, many of the library’s resources are available anywhere you have an Internet connection, and accessing them is an easy process. To help you make the most of online books, movies, learning tools, and information databases, the Catawba County Library is offering a selection of virtual classes via Zoom. Each one provides an overview of the app or… View More
Do you love reading great books and talking about the experience with a circle of friends? If you’re looking for camaraderie with folks who are as eager to discuss character, language, and narrative as you are, join a library book club! One of them, Piece of Cake, began life in a bakery setting, and its selections are typically accessible fiction reads, with a memoir or two tucked in every so often. The authors represent a range of… View More
The library’s community garden is a natural offshoot of the programs and work the library coordinates as a whole. It offers space to relax, produces vegetables for The Corner Table Soup Kitchen, and drives home the importance of hands-on gardening classes. If you enjoy being outside and working in the soil, we’d be happy to have you join us as we prep and plant for the season. We’ll also be mulching, weeding, and readying the… View More
Getting your resumé in front of hiring managers is an important first step in scoring a job, but clinching the interview should be an equally significant goal. If you’re uncertain about the best ways to present yourself to an employer – or if you’ve never done it before and would like to calm your fears – count on the people from NCWorks. Focused on workforce development, they support job-seekers and employers, so they’re… View More
LIBRARY PROGRAMS 828.465.8665 Contribute to Our Seed Library Ongoing We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from… View More
Title: Application Development Administrator Department: Technology How long have you worked with the county? 5yrs & 7months What does your job involve? Please describe what you do. I supervise a team of seven application developers and analysts. As a team, we provide support to around 40… View More
If you’ve been anticipating the start of Summer Learning at the Catawba County Library, the wait is almost over. Registration for the 10-week adventure opens on Monday, May 17! Summer Learning invites people of all ages to engage with books, ideas, and information while schools are out of session. This year, the theme is ‘Tails & Tales,’ which combines two favorite topics: animals and storytelling. The… View More
Do you love seeing the landscape brighten with blooms each spring? Do you enjoy keeping a garden of your own? Are you concerned about the decreasing population of beneficial insects? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ you’ll want to attend the Catawba County Library’s virtual program on pollinator gardens. Entitled ‘Butterflies & Blooms,’ it will underscore the importance of pollinators and talk about… View More
Science principles become fun when they’re pulled out of textbooks and practiced in real life! In this experiment, we’ll take simple household items and see how discoveries made hundreds of years ago still hold water today (pun intended!). The DIY project explores concepts of buoyancy, pressure, mass, and compression, and it also looks at the behaviors of fluids and gases. Happily enough, when you put the experiment into… View More
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to include children 12 to 15 years old and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended its use in this age group on Wednesday. It is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized for this age group. The vaccine is currently available at some county pediatric practices, area pharmacies and through… View More
To foster a greater awareness of Black history, the library hosts a regular gathering focused on broad topics of interest. The hope is to introduce a selection of people and events that may not be deeply familiar and put them into context to boost community understanding. This month, the Black History Discussion Group will be talking about Thurgood Marshall, an American lawyer and civil rights activist who is perhaps best known as our… View More
There’s a lot to be said for fitness pursuits that honor the essential connection between mind and body. If you treat one without the other, you miss out on the opportunity to bring strength and calm to the entire person. We make sure that you get the full effect with our ongoing series called Yoga & Chill. The monthly classes are a terrific introduction if you’re new to the practice and great support if you already have a… View More
LIBRARY PROGRAMS 828.465.8665 Contribute to Our Seed Library Ongoing We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from… View More
The historic Henry River Mill Village has been a longtime favorite of movie fans and photographers, thanks to its portrayal of District 12 in The Hunger Games film series. Now, you can enjoy the rural setting firsthand while you learn to showcase the village’s simple, weather-worn homes and vibrant green fields in your own photos. On Tuesday, May 11 at 5… View More
Do you enjoy catching glimpses of bluebirds and cardinals? Do you find yourself watching them with more than a passing interest? If you’re drawn to the songs and feeding habits of the birds around you, you might just be a birder in the making! To learn how observing birds in their natural habitats can enhance your life, make plans to attend the Catawba County Library’s Birding 101 seminar, which takes place virtually at… View More
During the pandemic, many people have been reminded of the value that high-quality sleep holds, especially as they’ve seen their own cycles disrupted due to sickness, stress, anxiety, and countless other reasons. We’ve all realized that when the body suffers sleep shortages, especially repeated ones, difficulties can also arise in thought processes, emotions, temperament, and more. To learn about the harmful effects of poor sleep… View More
Do you use Hoopla? If you’re not currently taking advantage of this free digital resource, you’ll definitely want to! You can borrow music and movies (plus TV shows, graphic novels, e-books, and e-audiobooks) to enjoy from your computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV anywhere you have an internet connection. Plus, all users can tap into the site’s resources simultaneously and get instant, streaming access to some 950,000… View More
The Catawba County Friends of the Library will be holding their monthly meeting this week, and all community members are invited to attend! While a committed group of volunteers regularly support the mission of the library with their ongoing efforts, they always welcome new participants with fresh ideas and an abiding interest in promoting education and engagement. Annually, the Friends sponsor Summer Learning’s headline performers… View More
LIBRARY PROGRAMS 828.465.8665 Contribute to Our Seed Library Ongoing We're building a seed library, where the community can exchange seeds for free! We now accept viable seeds at all locations during their standard business hours, and heirlooms are especially welcome. Please package and label any donations you drop off. Seeds may also be borrowed from… View More