August 2023

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This Week @ Your Library September 1-8

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

County Government Labor Day Holiday Closures

Catawba County government offices and facilities will observe the Monday, September 4 Labor Day holiday as follows: Catawba County government offices will be closed and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5. The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, in the Catawba County Justice Center’s Board of Commissioners Meeting Room. The Catawba County Park System (Bakers… View More

Seniors Morning Out Activities September 2023

Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including the opportunity to participate in Shake, Rattle and Roll Junk Drumming with the Hickory Music Factory at all five of the sites.  These performances are supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to… View More

This Week @ Your Library August 25-September 1

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

This Week @ Your Library August 18-25

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

Time to update school vaccinations

CHILD WELL-VISITS, SCHOOL VACCINATIONS NEEDED FOR SOME STUDENTS HICKORY – It’s now mid-August and children will be headed back to classrooms across Catawba County later this month. One way to ensure they are healthy and ready to return is through routine vaccinations and health assessments. North Carolina requires vaccinations for children and teens entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. Rising kindergartners… View More

This Week @ Your Library August 11-18

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

August Reads 2023

Click on any of the titles below to put a copy on hold for yourself!  Patron Picks - Books All Good People Here by Ashley… View More

This Week @ Your Library August 4-11

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

School Supply Drive at the Library

As our Summer Learning program draws to a close this month, we are excited to celebrate the 2,000 kids, teens, and adults who participated. We are also looking forward to the new school year and preparing our young people to start the year ready to learn and positioned to succeed.  The library plays a key role in fostering a world class education system by enhancing early literacy services and programs, supporting… View More