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Featured Acts and Specials Guests of Summer Learning!

Featured Acts and Specials Guests of Summer Learning!

Published: June 03, 2024

Featured Acts & Special Guest Appearances! 

Join us this summer for an exciting mix of programs offering education, entertainment, and fun! Mark your calendars now for the following programs and make sure to check out our monthly newsletters for the details on all of our summer learning programs! To get more details on the performers themselves, click on the blue title. 

 

Criss Cross Mangosauce

Join us for Tales in the Garden, a bilingual celebration featuring musical performers, a pinata, and mango treats!

Monday, June 10
Main Library in Newton at 4 pm

 

Dana Hill Magic

Join award-winning NC magician, Dana Hill for Enchanted Expeditions: A Magical Reading Adventure.

Thursday, June 13 

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 10 am

Maiden Town Hall at 2 pm

Main Library in Newton at 5 pm

Friday, June 14

Southwest Branch Library at 10 am

St. Stephens Branch Library at 1 pm

Conover Branch Library at 4 pm

Wednesday, June 19

Claremont Branch Library at 6 pm

 

Catawba Valley Astronomy Club

Join us for an engaging and educational space adventure with our friends at CVAC!

Monday, June 17 

Southwest Branch Library at 1 pm

Tuesday, June 18

Conover Branch Library at 1 pm

Tuesday, July 23

Maiden Town Hall at 1 pm

 

Catawba County Parks

Simple Survival Skills with Catawba County Parks

Gain simple survival skills at this program led by rangers with Catawba County Parks.

Tuesday, June 18 

Main Library in Newton at 10 am

Maiden Branch Library at 1 pm

Tuesday, June 25

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 1 pm

 

Reptiles with Catawba County Parks

Learn about our tiny neighbors and get to see a few up close!

Tuesday, July 16

Claremont Branch Library at 2 pm

 

Stretch-n-Grow of the Foothills: Active Adventure

Join Stretch-n-Grow at a movement class that promises to be energetic, active, and most of all, FUN! 

Wednesday, June 19

Southwest Branch Library at 3 pm

Wednesday, July 17

Southwest Branch Library at 3 pm

 

The Green Bean Players: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Join The Green Bean Players for an adventure in wonderland!

Tuesday, June 25

Maiden Town Hall at 3 pm

Wednesday, June 26

St. Stephens Branch Library at 1 pm

Southwest Branch Library at 4 pm

Thursday, June 27 

Main Library in Newton at 10 am

Friday, June 28

Conover Branch Library at 11 am

Claremont Branch Library at 3 pm

Wednesday, July 10

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 3 pm

 

Soap Bubble Circus

A one-of-a-kind, educational experience mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic!

Wednesday, July 17

Maiden Town Hall at 11 am 

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at  2 pm

Thursday, July 18

Southwest Branch Library at 1 pm 

Conover Branch Library at 4 pm 

Main Library in Newton at  6:30 pm 

Friday, July 19

St. Stephens Branch Library at 4 pm

 

May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lees-McRae College

Meet animal ambassadors while learning about wildlife in this region and how we’re all connected.

Tuesday, July 9

Main Library in Newton at 11 am

Maiden Town Hall at 2 pm

Thursday, July 11

St. Stephens Branch Library at 1 pm

Southwest Branch Library at 4 pm

 

Schiele Museum

Study the diversity of the animal kingdom and how animals use adaptations to survive in varying habitats. Program includes live animals and preserved specimens. 

Friday, July 12

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 10am

Conover Branch Library at 1 pm

 

StarLab

Prepare for launch! Through an immersive, interactive experience you can discover the night sky in this portable planetarium.

Tuesday, July 23

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library at 5 pm

Thursday, July 25

Main Library in Newton at 5 pm

Tuesday, July 30

St. Stephens Branch Library at 5 pm