Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 7-14
Published: February 07, 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
Friday, February 14 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
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!
Paws to Read
Tuesday, February 11 by appointment
St. Stephens Branch Library
Encourage your young reader by reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
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.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Water Wonders: Tracking Stormwater and Protecting Our Lakes
Thursday, February 13 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure to see what happens to stormwater after it rains! The Western Piedmont Council on Governments will show you how water travels through our communities, and we'll explore how pollution can affect our rivers and lakes. Discover ways to protect the environment and be a water hero!
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!
Teen DIY Spa: Create, Relax, Refresh
Tuesday, February 11 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Treat yourself to a DIY Spa day at the library! Teens will get creative by making their own beauty products, including a soothing hair mask and sugar scrub. It's a fun, hands-on way to relax, and you'll get to share your tips and tricks with other teens.
Valentine Teen Night
Wednesday, February 12 at 4:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Crafts and good vibes! Whether you’re celebrating love or friendship, this is the perfect place to be.
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.
Qi Gong
Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 am
Main Library in Newton
Involving gentle movements, controlled breath patterns, and focused attention, Qi Gong can be practiced seated or otherwise – a great practice for those new to movement. Open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).
Hickory Comic Con
Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 5 pm
Hickory Convention Center
If you’re headed to the comic con in Hickory, be sure to stop by the library’s table and say hello. We’ll be celebrating the intersection of pop culture and literacy all day long!
Self-Defense for Women
Monday, February 10 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for this Catawba County Sheriff-led workshop to learn about the common profiles and tactics of attackers, blocking and striking techniques, defenses against grabs and holds, and the legalities of self-defense. Comfortable clothing is recommended. To register, please visit or call your library.
Crochet for Beginners
Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Want to learn how to crochet? Join us as we learn the basics and crochet a bookmark. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Resume Writing Workshop
Tuesday, February 11 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn some tips and tricks for writing an engaging resume that best shows off your strengths and experience!
Mystery Mavens Book Club
Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members and is open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book. Join us for a lively discussion on The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, February 12 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, chair yoga class. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Friends of the Library Book Store
Thursday, February 13 from 12 - 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Build your own personal library and help support library programs at the same time by shopping the FOL Book Store! Friends of the Library membership forms and information will also be available for anyone interested in joining.
Needle Felting
Thursday, February 13 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a heart to celebrate valentine’s day. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Adult Children of Aging Parents: Advance Planning: Legal & Financial Documents
Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
This month, an eldercare expert will share the critical information you need to know about the legal and financial documents you need to keep handy, and how to obtain those you don’t already have.
