May 2025

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This Week @ Your Library June 1-7

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

Seniors Morning Out Activities for June 2025

HICKORY – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in June 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 attend.… View More

This Week @ Your Library May 23-31

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

BOC Meeting Recap: 5/19/25

The May 19, 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 Special Joint Meeting May 1, 2025, Regular Meeting and Closed Session of May 5, 2025, and Special Meeting of May 12, 2025. Vice-Chair Allran recommends the reappointment of Steve Mull for a 2nd term to… View More

Public Health Farmers Market

Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market to Open June 5 HICKORY, NC – Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for its 13th season on June 5 and offers fresh produce from local farmers and activities for people of all ages. Throughout the season, farmers will have ripe summer crops like tomatoes, squash and zucchini, beans, peaches and berries available for purchase. It is open weekly… View More

This Week @ Your Library May 16-23

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

This Week @ Your Library May 12-16

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

Catawba County Manager Presents Recommended FY25/26 Budget

Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado presented a recommended budget of $345,000,797 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s May 12th budget workshop. The full recommended budget and supporting documents are available online at www.catawbacountync.gov. The… View More

BOC Recap: 5/5/2025

The May 5, 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 April 21, 2025. The BOC recognized the participants of the 2nd year of Civic Leadership Academy program. Commissioner Setzer presented a proclamation observing the 75th Anniversary of the Long View Lions… View More

Catawba County 101: Children's Advocacy and Protection Center

MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center (CAPC) What is its mission/purpose? Advocate for the protection of the children of Catawba County by working to: empower individuals through training and education, coordinate a comprehensive team response to abuse and neglect, and reduce victim trauma. We are spotlighting the first pillar of our mission: empowering… View More

This Week @ Your Library May 2 - 9

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

Summer Learning at Your Library!

The Catawba County Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Learning program with activities and challenges for kids, teens, and adults! Boasting a double focus on reading and hands-on learning opportunities, the library ramps up its programs and activities to keep learning fresh throughout the summer.  This year’s theme is COLOR OUR WORLD, celebrating how reading brings excitement, meaning, and imagination… View More