December 2023

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Seniors Morning Out Activities January 2024

HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 22-29

All library locations will be closed from Monday, December 25 through Wednesday, December 27 in observance of the holidays. We hope you all enjoy this time with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you when we resume normal hours on Thursday, December 28. Programs for children! Festive Film Friday – Elf (Rated PG) Friday, December 22 at 3 pm Southwest Branch… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 29-January 5

All library locations will be closed Monday, January 1 in observance of the New Year. We hope you all enjoy this time with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you when we resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 2. We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool  Preschool story time with reading  readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play,… View More

New Year. New You?

Are you looking to set and keep a resolution in the new year? Let us help you meet your goals!  The library isn't just a home for books. It's a thriving hub, a catalyst for growth - where each resource, program, and service is a stepping stone towards a more empowered and connected Catawba County! Looking to learn something new? Your library offers: Information Professionals:… View More

Library Receives NCPLDA Awards

The library received 4 awards this year from the North Carolina Public Library Director Association (NCPLDA) in the Large Library categories (competing against large library systems like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, Durham County Library, Wake County, Greensboro City, etc…). Southwest Renovation-Literacy Play Area Brief Description of Award/Program: Library Facility Renovation – Large Library:… View More

Curbside Christmas Trees

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: HOLIDAY CURBSIDE COLLECTION & CONVENIENCE CENTER SCHEDULES Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? Catawba County's Landfill staff, in cooperation with Republic Services, has an answer for you. Christmas trees and other natural decorations will be accepted curbside and at all five Solid Waste Convenience Centers… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 15-22

  We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool  Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at 11… View More

Cold can kill...Be Winter Ready

Cold can kill…. Be Winter Ready. Have you given much thought on how being prepared for Winter Weather may look differently than preparedness for flooding, tornados or most other emergencies? While it’s important to be prepared for all types of disasters or emergencies, Winter weather has the potential to impact ALL of Catawba County, and even the… View More

Catawba County 101: Sheriff's Office

MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - COMMUNITY RELATIONS & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? Deputy in every (Catawba County Schools) School & CVCC (Maiden PD does their 3 schools) Lake Norman Marine Patrol Concealed Handgun Permits & Fingerprinting Law Enforcement… View More

December Reads 2023

Click on any of the titles below to put a copy on hold for yourself!  Patron Picks - Books Hidden Pictures by Jason… View More

Public Health Reaccreditation

CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED REACCREDITATION WITH HONORS DESIGNATION HICKORY, NC – Catawba County Public Health has been reaccredited with honors for the second time in a row by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board. North Carolina is the first state in the country to mandate accreditation for all its local health departments. The purpose of the… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 8-15

  We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool  Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at 11… View More

Catawba County Tier II Reporting Season is Here

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires Catawba County companies and businesses with hazardous chemicals at their facilities to report their chemicals and quantities by March 1 of each year. For Catawba County and the State of North Carolina those reports must be entered in Eplan… View More