Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library February 8-15
Published: February 06, 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
Friday, February 13 at 10 am
Conover 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
Monday, February 9
Main Library in Newton
Tuesday, February 10
St. Stephens Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Homeschool STEAM: NUTS for Science
Tuesday, February 10 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Homeschool students are invited to our hands-on science workshop highlighting the achievements of George Washington Carver and the incredible uses for the humble peanut!
Programs for children, teens 12-18!
*NEW* Book Club Internacional
Monday, February 9 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Explore the world with other teens through authors born outside of the US. February’s book is Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Light refreshments provided.
Glow Up: K-Beauty Skincare for Teens
Friday, February 13 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn the secrets of Korean skincare and how to get glowing, healthy skin! This hands-on class is designed for teens, and covers tips, routines, and fun K-Beauty techniques. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
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.
Roll Into Heart Health – DIY Eggroll program
Monday, February 9 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for a fun and informative cooking program featuring heart-healthy egg rolls. Enjoy a brief demonstration followed by hands-on practice. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Tango 101
Tuesday, February 10 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Discover the elegance and romance of tango as Ballroom Instructor Nathan Ahlgrim leads you through its timeless steps—perfect for couples and adventurous solo dancers alike. To register, please call 828-466-5108.
Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm
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 Heartwood by Amity Gaige.
Creative Outlet: Image Transfer Votives
Wednesday, February 11 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn how to create a simple and easy image transfer to a glass votive. All supplies provided (your photos are welcome; they are not destroyed by the transfer process so you can take them home again). To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
Adult Children of Aging Parents: Movement for Older Bodies
Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
This ACAP-Hickory/Foothills program is designed to inform participants about the vital importance of appropriate, healthy movement for older adults. Emphasis is on the physical, cognitive, mental, and emotional benefits of movement, along with local resources that focus on supporting exercise for an older population.
Qi Gong
Saturday, February 14 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.
Stranger Things Fandom Day
Saturday, February 14 from 1 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Step into the Upside Down for a totally tubular day celebrating all things Stranger Things! Test your knowledge with trivia, create your own fandom buttons, and fuel up at our waffle station worthy of Eleven herself. Break out your best 80s-inspired outfit and join fellow fans for a fun, nostalgic afternoon full of Hawkins vibes, geeky challenges, and photo-worthy moments. No Demogorgons required—just your love for the show!
A Soldier’s Love Story: a WWII Romance Buried in Time
Saturday, February 14 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
What love stories lie hidden in our own family histories? What romances shaped our ancestors in ways we never knew? How might discovering these lost chapters of love help us understand ourselves and our families more deeply? Perhaps the greatest love stories are the ones never told, taken to the grave. Hear about one such love story and learn how you might begin to find those in your own family.
