Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 15-22
Published: February 13, 2026
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
Fridays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
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
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 children, ages 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Saturday, February 21 at 10 am
Claremont Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, February 17
St. Stephens Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Winter Shrinky Dinks
Monday, February 16 at 1 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Design your own charms or keepsakes, then watch them shrink into adorable creations.
Lego Club
Friday, February 20 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, create, and play as we explore with Lego. Enjoy free play and take on our Lego challenge: become arctic explorers building igloos and vehicles to help us navigate snowy terrain.
Programs for children, teens 12-18!
Teen Open Studio
Thursday, February 19 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whatever your creative outlet – writing, art, or something else entirely – we know you’ll enjoy this opportunity to create in a laid-back, welcoming studio atmosphere.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
FUMC Newton Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise.
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.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Yoga at the Park
Fridays at 11 am
Mountain Creek Park
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.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, February 16 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! February’s book is We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, February 16 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join our book discussion on My Friends by Fredrik Backman. We’ll dive into Backman’s themes of friendship, connection, loneliness and connection. Everyone is welcome to join even if you haven’t finished or read the book.
Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance
Tuesday, February 17 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Do you have a love for music and songwriting? Grab your instrument (old or new) and bring a song to share. A great way for musicians to connect, create, share and enjoy music.
Got Resume Builder
Wednesday, February 18 at 2 pm
Long View Town Hall
2404 1st Ave SW, Hickory
Looking to create a new resume or refresh an old one? Learn about Got Resume Builder – a free online resource that can help you build just the resume you need. Laptops will be provided to create your own resume.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, February 19 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to talk about February’s selection, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Get ahead with March’s pick, Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney.
Introduction to Candid-Foundation Directory Online
Friday, February 20 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Accessing grant funding opportunities for nonprofits is a critical aspect of successfully operating the organization and fulfilling your mission to help your community. Learn tips and tricks to make the most of your time searching for possible funders in the Candid/FDO grants database. This workshop is open to any employee or volunteer of any existing nonprofit. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Long View Town Hall Visit
Monday, February 16 from 2 - 5 pm
Long View Town Hall
2404 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
Join us each month for library card sign-ups, checking-out materials, programs for adults, and storytimes for families.
