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 Wednesdays at 11 am Southwest Branch… View More
March 2023
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March 29th 2023 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The law regarding the issuance of pistol purchase permits by Sheriffs in North Carolina has been repealed. Any person seeking to purchase or transfer a handgun in North Carolina is no longer required to apply to the sheriff for a pistol purchase permit. All pistol purchase permitting laws in North Carolina have been eliminated by the enactment of Senate Bill 41, Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom… View More
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 transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations. Other program highlights are as… View More
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 Wednesdays at 11 am Southwest Branch… View More
It’s our favorite time of the year…Annual Customer Service Survey time! Let us know what we’re doing well, what we could be doing better, and how we can best share library information with you. The Catawba County Library wants to hear from you! This quick survey will take only a few minutes of your time but your answers will make all the difference. It will show us where we are doing a great job and… View More
Poison prevention is often thought to be something we think about for children. If we stop and think about it, poisoning could happen to any of us making poison prevention something we should all think about. What is a poison? A poison can be anything that we use in an unintended way. A medication that says to take 2 pills and we… View More
Catawba County has hired Justin S. Merritt to serve as Assistant County Manager beginning April 24, 2023. Merritt will join County Manager Mary Furtado and Assistant County Manager Paul Murray in overseeing the administration of County government services for citizens. Merritt brings significant government leadership experience to Catawba County, most recently as Assistant City Manager for the City of Shelby, N.C. Serving in this role… View More
FOOD RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES HICKORY – With an increase in grocery prices over the past few months, the time has never been better to sign up for Catawba County Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for women who are pregnant, have recently delivered or are breastfeeding, and… View More
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 Wednesdays at 11 am Southwest Branch… View More
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
We are all excited that Spring is just around the corner. Soon we will have warmer temperatures, the flowers will bloom and the grass will become bright green. Along with all the things we love about Spring, there will be some severe weather. Don’t leave your family’s preparedness to chance. Know your risk for the areas where you live, work and play. Many emergencies or… View More
The Catawba County Construction and Demolition landfill, having reached its capacity, will close permanently May 1, 2023. The landfill is part of the County’s Blackburn Resource Recovery facility located at 4017 Rocky Ford Rd. in Newton. Beginning May 1, all waste normally accepted by the Construction and Demolition Landfill will be accepted by the facility’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. This includes any waste generated from… View More
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 Wednesdays at 11 am Southwest Branch… View More
Catawba County Public Health and LiveWell Catawba are starting the 2023 Community Health Assessment to better understand the needs and priorities of our community, and they need as many ideas as possible. In collaboration, the library is offering several times and locations for the community to gather for this important discussion. Join us for a community conversation exploring how we define health and how we can work together… View More
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 Wednesdays at 11 am Southwest Branch… View More
It's March, y'all, and that means Tales in the Garden is back!! Tales in the Garden is a bilingual storytime held monthly in the community garden at the Main Library in Newton. Each month has its own theme, including a matching craft, activity, and social time. Tales in the Garden is also a great avenue for us to partner with and highlight community agencies. This month's tales will be based on Matt de la Pena's book,… View More