Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 20-26
Published: July 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.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
PAWS to Read
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-5108 for Conover or 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens.
Tuesday, July 21
St. Stephens Branch Library
Conover Branch Library
by appointment
Family Friendly Fossil Fun!
Tuesday, July 21 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Travel through billions of years of history as we explore the fascinating world of fossils! From ancient sea creatures to towering dinosaurs and woolly mammoths, learn how living things left their marks in stone.
Catawba County Parks: Dino-palooza
Join local park rangers to learn all about dinosaurs in this interactive experience.
Wednesday, July 22
St. Stephens Branch Library at 1 pm
Conover Branch Library at 4 pm
Real Science with Dr. Z!
Wednesday, July 22 at 3 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Rocket Science: 3... 2... 1... BLAST OFF! Join us as we take off through a thrilling demonstration of the basics of rockets!
Dino Bites & Tasty Delights
Thursday, July 23 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Step into the world of dinosaurs with Dalgona Dinosaur Cookies. Participants will have 3 minutes to carve out the dinosaur shape without it cracking! Come for the challenge but stay for the sweet treats! To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Lego Club
Friday, July 24 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. We will have free play and our monthly Lego challenge will be to build an archaeological dig.
Dinosaur Perler Beads
Friday, July 24 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make dinosaur themed designs using small beads that are fused together with heat.
Family Friendly Trivia Unearth a Story
Saturday, July 25 from 10 am - 12 pm
Conover Branch Library
This family-friendly trivia adventure is packed with dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric fun. Dig up cool facts, test your knowledge, and win prizes along the way!
Programs for teens!
Intro to Storyboarding
Tuesday, July 21 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Explore storyboarding, the first stage of film/animation production, as we discuss shot composition, camera movements, and more! Then, get hands-on experience creating a storyboard of your own as we deconstruct a scene from an animated film. Perfect for lovers of sketching, drawing, planning or all three! To register, please call 828-428-2712.
Air Dry Clay Diffusers
Saturday, July 25 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Craft air-dry clay into discs, decorate them and then hang them in your car to create a simple essential oil diffuser.
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.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, July 20 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! July’s book is The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, July 20 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, July 22 at 11:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow chair yoga class. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Creative Outlet: Patriotic Stitching Cards
Wednesday, July 22 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Inspired by our nation’s 250th Birthday, we’ll employ the time-tested skill of simple stitching to create a festive design on printed cardstock. No sewing experience necessary. All supplies provided. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Needle Felting
Thursday, July 23 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a small figurine. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, July 25 from 8 am - 12 pm
Downtown Conover
202 1st Ave S, Conover
Stop by to check out materials and participate in library activities.
