January 2024

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Seniors Morning Out Activities February '24

HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including creating Notan Hearts Art with Hickory Museum of Art. These art classes 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 join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings… View More

Celebrating Black History at the Library

Celebrate Black History Month at your library with displays, programs, art, and resources.  Black History Month is observed in February each year. It's a time for education, reflection, and celebration of the diverse and impactful experiences of the African American community throughout history. The 2024 theme is "African Americans and the Arts" spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural… View More

This Week @ Your Library January 26-February 2

  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… View More

News You Can Use Volume 2

Click on the PDF file to view and print the Senior Newsletter.  Feel free to share with friends, family, senior groups,… View More

January Reads 2024

Click on any of the titles below to put a copy on hold for yourself!  Patron Picks - Books A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan… View More

This Week @ Your Library January 19-26

  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… View More

Flu Deaths Spike in County

FLU DEATHS HIGH IN CATAWBA COUNTY THIS SEASON HICKORY – Catawba County has seen a dramatic increase in flu deaths this season, especially over the past week, and Public Health is urging individuals to protect themselves, their loved ones and neighbors to help prevent additional deaths. So far this flu season, Catawba County Public Health has received 16 reports of flu-related deaths in Catawba County… View More

Assumed Business Name Filing Now Available Online

The Catawba County Register of Deeds is now accepting Assumed Business Name filing online at catawba.filemybusinessname.com. In North Carolina, an Assumed Business Name filing is required by law before any business is conducted under the assumed name within the county. Currently, only new Assumed Business Name filings are accepted online. Assumed Business… View More

Catawba County Ends State of Emergency

Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has terminated the State of Emergency declared for Catawba County in response to storm-related hazardous conditions effective 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16,… View More

This Week @ Your Library January 12-19

  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… View More

Weather Preparation Tips

Make a kit. In the event you are without power for an extended time, make sure you have enough water, non-perishable food and supplies for three to seven days for each person and pet in your home. Find out what else to include in your kit and other helpful preparedness tips here. Make a plan. If you are separated from a loved… View More

Catawba County 101

Mission/Purpose Empowering lives and building community by bringing people, information, and ideas together. How do you achieve your mission? Helping people connect, explore, and grow through early literacy, technology, genealogy and local history, health and wellness, career and workforce development, arts and crafts, outreach, and lifelong learning programs. • Information… View More

Severe Weather Impacts Catawba County, Shelter Opened

UPDATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 1:15pm Storm recovery efforts are continuing today across Catawba County. The person that died as a result of yesterday’s weather event has been identified as Dustin Ray Weaver, a 39-year-old white male resident of Claremont. Of the four individuals who were transported from the scene, three were discharged with minor injuries and one remains hospitalized. The National… View More

Catawba County Declares State of Emergency

Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County effective at 10:00 a.m. today due to a powerful storm system expected to cause flooding, power outages, road closures and hazardous conditions in Catawba County. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency Services to implement coordinated response and recovery efforts in all affected unincorporated areas of the county… View More

This Week @ Your Library January 5-12

  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… View More

Online Permitting Now Available

People who need to apply or pay for most permits in Catawba County may now skip the visit to the permit office and handle their business online. An online permitting system, ePermits, is now available for projects in Catawba County and the municipalities of Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Long View, Maiden, and Newton. The online permitting system may be accessed at… View More