Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 22-28
Published: February 20, 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 6-11!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, February 24
Main Library in Newton
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-465-8665.
Space STEAM
Thursday, February 26 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Combine art and science in this hands-on exploration of our solar system!
Family Literacy Day: Decodable Books
Saturday, February 28 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Angela Lawrence from the Patrick Beaver Learning Center will host our Family Literacy Day. Join us to discover our new decodable books collection. These books are carefully crafted stories that match the phonics skills your child is learning in school or at home, acting as a bridge between learning the alphabet and reading real stories.
Programs for children, teens 12-18!
VolunTEENS: Library Love Letters
Tuesday, February 24 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Earn volunteer hours while brightening someone’s day by writing encouraging messages for library patrons.
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.
Loving Libby & Learning the Basics
Bring your phone or tablet and join us for a hands-on class exploring Libby, the library’s app for borrowing eBooks and audiobooks. Learn how to browse, borrow, and enjoy digital titles with confidence!
Monday, February 23 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday, February 26 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Business Basics for Artists and Crafters
Tuesday, February 24 at 12 noon
Main Library in Newton
This six-part series (every other Tuesday through May 5) is for anyone contemplating starting or learning more about operating their own arts-related business, including topics on writing a business plan, financing and marketing your business, finding your customers, and bookkeeping in relation to arts and crafts businesses. To register for an in-person or virtual spot, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, February 24 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 meeting.
