Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 14-21
Published: February 13, 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
Friday, February 14 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Pinecone Love Bug
Saturday, February 15 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
A nature craft for kids! Make your own love bug friend for Valentine’s Day!
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Make a Valentine
Friday, February 14 from 12 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Stop by the library anytime between 12 and 4 to make a card for someone special! All supplies provided.
Programs for teens, 12-18!
Altoids Wallets
Monday, February 17 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Customize and decorate your own tiny, portable container to store your essentials in this DIY program for teen patrons!
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.
K-Pop Photo Card Swap
Saturday, February 15 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Do you have duplicate photo cards? Are you looking for more cards featuring your bias? Come to the photo card swap, meet other fans, and work out some card swaps.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, February 17 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our February book is We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer.
One-on-One Technology Help
Tuesday, February 18
Maiden Branch Library from 12 - 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library from 1 - 3 pm
Wednesday, February 19
Claremont Branch Library from 12 - 2 pm
Thursday, February 20
St. Stephens Branch Library from 12 - 2 pm
Bring in your new (or old) devices and questions for individual technology help! The Digital Navigators will also be available to assist with basic computer skills, job search skills, and more.
Digital Privacy and Security
Tuesday, February 18 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom & in-person at
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us to gain a basic understanding of how data collection works and tools you can use to minimize your digital footprint. This class also covers how to change basic settings on your devices to protect privacy and increase security. To register for the online program, please visit tinyurl.com/CCLS-privacy. No registration needed for the in-person program.
Creative Outlet: Origami Hearts
Wednesday, February 19 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
We’re exploring the Japanese art of paper folding to make origami hearts for our sweethearts. Supplies provided. Take home kits with instructions available to pick up starting February 8. To register for a kit, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, February 20 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to talk about February’s selection One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. Get ahead with March’s pick Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller.
Squeaky Wheel Writing Group
Friday, February 21 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether you’ve just recently discovered a passion for writing, or you’re a veteran with published titles under your belt, all writers are welcome to attend. We will focus on encouraging each other, sharing tips, exercises and resources, and creating accountability goals for ourselves.
