Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library August 24-31
Published: August 22, 2025
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
Fridays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Fridays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Sensory-Friendly: Ready to Learn Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 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 adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Kick off your week 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).
Smartphone Basics for Seniors
Fridays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Need help updating your phone's software, downloading apps, or adding events to your calendar? Join us each Friday in August as we cover a basic topic and have time for a short Q&A afterwards.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Trivia Night
Monday, August 25 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an evening of trivia fun guaranteed to test your knowledge. Trivia night will be full of facts, fun and festive prizes!
Maiden Book Club
Tuesday, August 26 at 6 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Join us for Maiden’s brand new book club! August’s selection is The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
Bread Making for Beginners
Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
It is SO easy to have freshly baked bread on demand. Learn to make artisan bread with four ingredients and in just five minutes.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm
Main Library in Newton, Rhodes Room
Check out new local history and genealogy materials available for research during this month's Catawba County Genealogical Society meeting, including an overview of the 1890 Federal Census Substitute. All are welcome.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, August 27 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow chair yoga class. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Creative Outlet: Beginner’s Quilling
Wednesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
In this workshop we’ll roll, shape and glue strips of paper to create designs that can stand alone or be used to decorate other items like greeting cards, boxes, or jewelry. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Catawba County Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday, August 29 from 1 - 5 pm
Saturday, August 30 from 10 am - 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Build your own personal library and help support library programs while enjoying this 4 for $1 clearance sale! Sale will take place in the Community Room and will be cash only.
