Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library April 11-18
Published: April 11, 2025
Holiday Closing: All library locations will be closed Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 in observance of the Easter holiday.
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 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Thursdays at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Southwest Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Sensory-Friendly: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly storytime for neurodivergent children and their siblings! Enjoy songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed for a small group of 10, creating a calm, welcoming space. Afterward, stay for free play to encourage socialization & motor skills. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Programs for children, ages 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Saturday, April 12 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Tales in the Garden: April Showers
Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in the community garden for bilingual stories, crafts, games & fun exploring the water cycle. Our special guest is Leia Hamlyn from Soil & Water Conservation.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Shrinky Dinks
Thursday, April 17 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Turn your designs into charms and keychains.
Programs for teens!
Teen Night: Intro to Junk Journaling
Monday, April 14 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Junk journaling is a fun, creative way to express yourself! Use old magazines, stickers, doodles, and random scraps to make a journal that's totally you. No rules—just cut, paste, and create!
DIY Clay Minis
Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we create all things mini using air dry clay. Shape polymer clay into small figures using different tools, colors, and textures.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Shake off the dust for the new year with a burst of Zumba, a dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise. It’s appropriate for every skill and ability level and open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).
Purl and Chain
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Make new friends and enjoy the company of others while you knit and crochet. This month we are focusing on different methods of casting. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your needles and join us!
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturday, April 12 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton, Community Garden
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting in the community garden. Whether you're a gardening expert or just starting out, all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Boost Your Career with Learning Express Library
Monday, April 14 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us to learn about Learning Express Library, a powerful online resource offering free access to practice tests, tutorials, and skill-building tools. Whether you're preparing for exams, job interviews, or learning something new, this program has something for everyone!
Creative Outlet: Gouache Greetings
Wednesday, April 16 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Experiment with gouache watercolors to make a flowering tree greeting card, or try your hand at creating classic watercolor washes and layers for a more abstract approach. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, April 17 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Join us to talk about April’s selection, The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma. Get ahead with May’s pick, Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major.
