Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 1-7
Published: January 30, 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
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
Monday, February 3 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Dog Man Day!
Saturday, February 1 from 9 am to 2 pm
Conover Branch Library
Enjoy Dog Man themed activities—you'll even get the chance to enter to win AMC Theater tickets to see the Dog Man movie!
Homeschool – STEAM Fun
Tuesday, February 4 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
We all scream for Ice Cream!! Students are invited to a hands-on science adventure where they'll discover a program enhanced with STEAM learning objectives.
Lego Club
Wednesday, February 5 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and our monthly Lego challenge will be to create a heart, bouquet of flowers, or box of chocolate to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Homeschool Hangout
Thursday, February 6 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Are you a homeschooling family or group? Come out and meet other homeschoolers! We’ll have an activity and coloring pages.
Valentine’s Day Shrinky Dinks
Thursday, February 6 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Who needs flowers and candy for Valentine’s Day when there are Shrinky Dinks? Make some for yourself or for a friend.
Tech Take Apart
Thursday, February 6 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Do you enjoy taking things apart and trying to figure out how they work? You’ll like this hands-on experience where you have permission to dismantle things without worrying about breaking them.
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!
NC Works
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Work one-on-one with an NC Works representative who can help you find work, improve your skills, and connect you to other resources to make a good impression on employers.
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.
The Station Book Club
Wednesday, February 5 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
All are welcome to join as we discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. We will also do a book-share at the end with other recommended reads. This book club meets every other month.
Resume Renovation
Wednesday, February 5 from 1 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether you need to write a resume from scratch, showcase new skills or experience, or show how your return to the workforce after an absence is actually an asset, you can reserve a 30-minute appointment or drop in as you are able. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 828-465-8665.
Basics of Backyard Birding
Wednesday, February 5 at 3:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Jean McAnulty, a Certified Catawba County Extension Master Gardener, will share her interest in bird watching. Ms. McAnulty will teach us about the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 14-17, 2025) and share about different bird species, how to identify birds, and why birds are important for our ecosystem.
Job Fair & Hiring Event
Thursday, February 6 from 1 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
If you're ready for a new career, don't miss this opportunity! The library is partnering with Goodwill Industries to bring local businesses to meet potential employees from the Hickory area.
