HICKORY – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including musical performances, crafting 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… View More
January 2025
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Applications are now being accepted for the Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), a program providing residents with insight into county government services and operations through a series of interactive and engaging learning sessions with County staff. Participants will come away with first-hand knowledge of how Catawba County government works to serve the community. Held annually each spring, this year’s CLA takes place… 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 Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
Check out this quarters News You Can Use Newsletter for Senior Adults. This is information about New Year's Habits, Home Fire Escape Plans, Bathroom Safety, and more! The goal of this newsletter is to provide you with information that can help you be safer, happy, and healthy in your home. We hope you find some simple ways to make your days… 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 Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
On February 2, 2025, the state-defined boundary line between Catawba and Lincoln counties will be re-established in accordance with a survey conducted by the North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS). The boundary line between Catawba and Lincoln counties was established by the state in 1842. Over decades of parcel changes, the commonly recognized boundary between the two counties gradually shifted. This has caused discrepancies regarding… View More
DYNAMIC DUO TACKLES DIGITAL LITERACY In November, the Catawba County Library launched an exciting new program designed to help bridge the digital divide and ensure everyone in our community has the skills they need to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Ashley and Brenda, our bilingual digital navigators, are bringing digital literacy training directly to the community. They travel around the… View More
The January 21, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s regular meeting of December 16, 2024, and special meeting of January 14, 2025. Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Alan Story to the CVMC Board of Trustees for a second term, with… View More
*All library locations will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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… View More
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office in Sherrills Ford will be opening for business beginning February 3, 2025. Our days of operation will be Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. To schedule a fingerprint or concealed carry appointment, you will continue to utilize our online portal. The website will ask you to pick a location before you set your appointment.… View More
*Due to anticipated winter weather, Catawba County Government offices, libraries, parks, and animal shelter will close at 12 noon today, Friday, January 10. The County’s parks, libraries, and animal shelter will remain closed through tomorrow, Saturday, January 11. The Landfill will close at 4 pm and Convenience Centers will close at 2 pm Friday, remaining closed through Saturday. We've got… View More
Due to anticipated winter weather, Catawba County Government offices, libraries, parks, and animal shelter will close at 12 p.m. today, Friday, January 10. Catawba County convenience centers will close at 2 p.m. today, and the landfill will close at 4 p.m. today. The County’s parks, libraries, and animal shelter will remain closed through tomorrow, Saturday, January 11. The Landfill and Convenience Centers will remain closed… 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 Main Library in… View More
Why should you be #WinterReady? · 63% of temperature related deaths are attributable to cold exposure. · Home heating is the 2nd leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen. · Travel during the winter has unique risks, especially if you travel by car. Being Winter Ready means understanding winter risk you face and taking steps now to… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Library: Sensory Play Space What is its mission/purpose? The Main Library in Newton is excited to announce the completion of our newly redesigned children’s area, now featuring a sensory-friendly space designed to support all children, with a special focus on those with autism and sensory sensitivities. This new learning environment features a pretend play… View More
HICKORY – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including musical performances, crafting classes, cooking demonstrations and a visit to Hart Square. The visits to Hart Square are supported by Arts Culture Catawba 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… View More