SHOUT OUT: A special thank you to Jaki Shelton Green who will be joining us on Saturday to kick off National Library Week! Here is a video of her reading her poem, “i know the grandmother one had… View More
March 2022
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We are so excited to host North Carolina Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, at the St. Stephens Branch Library this Saturday, April 2nd! We’ll start with an author talk and book discussion, before moving into a writing workshop for adults. Experience the magic of Green’s storytelling and discover your own storytelling voice. North Carolina Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green will facilitate a creativity salon… View More
April 3-9, 2022 is National Library Week ...a time to highlight the role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Connect with Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers and other resources. Libraries also offer opportunities to connect… View More
The COVID-19 Relief Program continues to be available to provide financial assistance to families or individuals in Catawba County experiencing a financial hardship with paying their mortgage, rent, utilities or other expense due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications can be made through Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) in Newton. The program is scheduled to end September 30, 2022. To be eligible for… View More
We've got storytimes! Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom Thursdays, March 31 at 10 am Join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime with singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbathursdaystorytime or the library. Sunny Spring Storytimes Saturday, March 26 at… View More
Certified trainer and tai chi instructor Dr. George Place leads us in finding inner peace and outer adventure during gatherings scheduled at some of the most beautiful spots in the county, offering 30 minutes of tai chi followed by an hour’s… View More
For those of us that love southern architecture and enjoy the nuances of southern life, you’re probably familiar with the work of Beth Yarbrough. Her storytelling takes us on adventures from the East Coast to Texas, welcoming us into her views of historic homes as one might welcome you to sit by them on the front porch. Joined by her daughter, Historian Dr. Ashley Oliphant, these adventures have taken a strange turn to the world of pirates,… View More
We've got storytimes! Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom Thursdays, March 24 at 10 am Join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime with singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbathursdaystorytime or the library. Programs for… View More
It's St. Patrick's Day and what better way to celebrate than by finding a new read? In the hopes of finding something completely new to read, we grabbed a few books from the shelves that have green covers. Here they are, in no particular order (click on the title or the book cover to check them out for… View More
It all started with a dollar. On March 17, 1932 at a meeting of Newton’s Unit 16 of the American Legion Auxiliary, Miss Challie Brandon Hall, Auxiliary President, established a special fund of $25 with the intent of building Catawba County’s first public library. Miss Hall contributed $1 of her own to the initiative and the rest is history. The first public library in the United States opened in Peterborough, New Hampshire… View More
We've got storytimes! Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom Thursdays, March 17 at 10 am Join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime with singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbathursdaystorytime or the library. Library to Go at the Town of Catawba Thursday, March 17 at 10:45 am 200… View More
Growing up a bit nomadic, Kacy’s family settled in North Carolina and it's been the one place for her that has felt most like home. Kacy loved growing up with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other- the best of both worlds for someone who loves to road trip and be outside. She was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer when she was seven and underwent a year of surgeries, chemotherapy, and close calls. This… View More
Are you overwhelmed by the thought of helping your little one learn to read? Concerned you might be missing an important literacy skill? Forgotten all of your favorite childhood songs and rhymes? To ease those fears, and empower you with easy-to-use early literacy skills, the Catawba County Library System is offering a virtual Early Literacy for Caregivers workshop on Wednesday, March 16 at 11 am. This judgment-free workshop is for… View More
Who and what is EMS? What does it stand for? It doesn’t stand for ambulance people, hearse operators, or ambulance drivers. It stands for Emergency Medical Services. Driver isn’t even a word in the acronym. That must mean that driving isn’t the focal point of EMS. This is 100% true! Yes, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics do drive the ambulances, but we do so much more than… View More
We've got storytimes! Live Preschool Storytime via Zoom Thursdays, March 10 at 10 am Join us for a live, interactive preschool storytime with singing, reading and lots of fun. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/catawbathursdaystorytime or the library. Saturday Storytime Saturday,… View More
March is National Reading Month, for all ages, and we’re taking this opportunity to highlight a cornerstone of the library’s mission, early childhood literacy. Recent studies indicate that now more than ever, we need to redouble our focus on early learning development for our youngest community members. A baby’s brain is built, not born - the first 2000 days of a child’s life is a critical period in brain development, a… View More
Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation's largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. While the program celebrates reading all year long, they host a special Read Across America Week at the beginning of March. We’re… View More
Catawba County is no stranger to severe weather, including tornadoes. They can happen any month of the year and any time, day or night. However, we have two distinct severe weather seasons. Our primary severe weather season is considered to be in the spring (March through May). There is also a secondary season that typically runs from October until mid-December. The severity of each severe weather season varies from year to year, but it's… View More
The Catawba County Board of Elections is actively seeking poll workers to help during this year’s upcoming elections. “Being a poll worker is a great way to experience the local elections process firsthand and earn a few extra dollars,” said Catawba County Board of Elections Director Amanda Duncan. In Catawba County, poll workers are paid a flat fee for each election they work. Some of the requirements to serve as a poll… View More