Catawba County News

This Week @ Your Library January 24-31
Published: January 23, 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.
Programs for children, ages 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, January 24 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Tuesday, January 28 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
New Year, New Library
Thursday, January 30 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us to celebrate the launch of our new Main Street Kiosk! Made possible by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library, this interactive learning space is designed to foster pre-literacy skills through engaging activities that encourage singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing. Don’t miss this special event!
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Dog Man Celebration
Saturday, January 25 from 10 am - 12 noon
Main Library in Newton
Celebrate the upcoming release of the Dog Man movie with games and crafts at this drop-in program.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us in discovering what owls eat by dissecting an actual owl pellet! Activity will be followed by a night walk to listen for owls!
Lunar New Year
Wednesday, January 29 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn about Lunar New Year traditions throughout the world.
Programs for teens, ages 12-18!
Pixel Art Shrinky Dinks
Tuesday, January 28 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Make your favorite pixelated game sprites come to life with this fun, easy craft!
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!
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.
Squeaky Wheel Writing Group
Friday, January 24 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 and resources, and creating accountability goals for ourselves.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, January 27 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our January book is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. Newcomers welcome.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, January 27 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for an engaging discussion of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. All are welcome!
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Please join our discussion of The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a novel Publishers Weekly calls “Gripping and revelatory…The beautiful and dangerous wilderness setting enhances the suspense as the narrative builds to a dramatic final act…This astonishes.”
Fermentation 101 with True Cut Ranch
Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as Melissa from True Cut Ranch teaches the basics of fermenting vegetables with simple equipment and minimal ingredients! Discover the benefits of fermented foods and how to experiment at home! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, January 28 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. All are welcome to attend.
Self-Defense for Women
Thursday, January 30 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
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 and shoes are recommended. To register, please visit or call your library.