Catawba County News
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