Catawba County News

Summer Learning at Your Library 2026

Published: May 20, 2026

The Catawba County Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Learning adventure 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 all ages engaged with learning throughout the summer.

Why do we do this? Studies show that kids can lose a substantial amount of the gains they achieve during the school year if they don’t regularly put their critical thinking abilities to the test. The library takes an active role in ensuring that children and teens stay engaged during the summer months so that they can pick up where they left off when the new school year begins.

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 UNEARTH A STORY. We are celebrating digging into a good book, uncovering hidden histories, and exploring the past. The theme underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings! Join us at any of the seven Catawba County Library locations for a vibrant mix of programs including storytimes, STEAM programs, performances and educational programs by the Green Bean Players, Critter Keeper, Catawba County Parks, Square Dancing with Hart Square, 208th Army Band, and the Catawba County Museum of History!

Children, teens, AND adults are encouraged to participate in our reading challenges by completing at least 600 minutes of reading. Prizes will be awarded for folks who register to participate and for those who complete 600 minutes of reading.

To help keep children and teens motivated, there will also be milestone prizes awarded as they reach key reading benchmarks along the way. Everyone is encouraged to register at your local library or online beginning May 26. Summer programs and activities take place from June through early August.

Join us at your library this summer for learning and fun as we UNEARTH A STORY.

To learn more, please visit your library or call 828.465.8665. We look forward to sharing new adventures this summer!