September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time for libraries to invite everyone to enjoy access to library resources and programs. If you have a Catawba County Library card, you're probably already aware of all of our wonderful resources, but did you know it also gives you bragging rights!? Catawba County Library has continued to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving needs of the community, and this past year, the… View More
August 2022
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Click on the title or cover photo to put a copy on hold. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Fangirl feels like an oversized blanket and your favorite snacks, snuggled into the world of fanfiction and college dorm… View More
Catawba County government offices and facilities will observe the Monday, September 5 Labor Day holiday as follows: Catawba County government offices will be closed and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6. The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, in the Catawba County Justice Center’s Board of Commissioners Meeting Room. The Catawba County Park System (Bakers… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
Summer is coming to an end and students of all ages are preparing to return to school. Whether you are starting your senior year of high school, learning how to use a locker for the first time, or need a refresher on how to use NCLive for college papers, Catawba County Library is here to support all of your back to school needs. Did you know the library offers a multitude of learning resources for virtual and in-person learning?… View More
School starts soon and families will be spending more time apart for school, sports and activites. Have you thought about what types of disasters or emergencies could arise when your children are not with you? Remember emergencies or disasters can happen anywhere, anytime and without warning. When addressing these topics with children, consider how successful Fire & Life Safety Educators have been with programs… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
First day of school jitters? Are your littles worried about making friends OR how to sign their name OR missing their grownups OR forgetting their homework? We have a book for that! We get it, starting something new can be scary! It helps to be prepared. Here are 10 of our favorite back to school reads to show little learners that school can be exciting and fun, even if it seems scary at… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
COVID VACCINE MADE WITH ‘TRADITIONAL’ TECHNOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is now offering the Novavax vaccine to individuals who have previously not been vaccinated for COVID-19. It uses more traditional vaccine technology – the same as what is used for flu, Hepatitis B and shingles – making it an alternative for people who are not comfortable with the mRNA technology used… View More
Looking for something new to read (or watch)? You've come to the right place! Click on any of the titles below to put a copy on hold for… View More
Emergency preparedness and injury prevention is a community effort. Catawba County Emergency Services does our part in many ways. One of those is offering educational programs within the community. Our programs are interactive, hands-on (when applicable), and free! Check out the presentations we offer and contact us for more information. General Emergency Preparedness/Pet Preparedness- Do you know how to… View More
All good things must come to an end and we’re approaching the last week of Summer Learning. Don’t worry, the Catawba County Library System closes out the summer with a week’s worth of celebrations! The Catawba County Library will wrap up its ten-week Summer Learning program on August 7, and celebrations will run from Wednesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 6. A completed reading log is your ticket to the party.… View More