Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 21-28
Published: June 19, 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.
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!
Tales in the Garden: Post Office
Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Families, join us in the community garden for 'Color Our World' with special guests, Postal Workers! We'll write letters and create drawings for nursing home residents, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the Newton Post Office where we will mail our designs.
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, June 27 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Color Our World STEAM: Ozobots
Wednesday, June 25 at 12 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Wednesday, June 25 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Friday, June 27 at 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Friday, June 27 at 3 pm
Conover Branch Library
Learn basic screen-free coding concepts like cause and effect, critical thinking, and debugging using Ozobots. For ages 9-11.
To register, please call 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens, 828-466-6818 for Southwest, 828-465-8665 for Newton, or 828-466-5108 for Conover.
Color Our World: In Nature
Wednesday, June 25 at 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Wednesday, June 25 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join rangers from South Mountains State Park to learn about the kaleidoscope of colors found in nature!
Shrinky Dinks
Thursday, June 26 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create your own designs and turn them into charms and keychains.
Snakes!
Saturday, June 28 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Catawba County Parks will lead a discussion about snakes, their role in our environment, and what to do if you encounter these slithery friends in the wild! Meet some of the park's snake friends.
Programs for teens!
DIY Marbled Mug
Monday, June 23 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a fantastic night where you design your very own marbled mug! To register, please call 828-466-6821.
Teen Self Defense
Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn about the common profiles and tactics of attackers, blocking and striking techniques, defense against grabs and holds, and the legalities of self-defense. Participants are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing for this interactive hands-on training class.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Kick off your week 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 will be working on the different variations of crochet stitches. Bring your own supplies - some yarn provided.
Canva Creators Course
Wednesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Interested in creating flyers, social media posts, or even print products with your own personal designs? Join us as we walk through the process of creating with Canva! You will learn to set up a free Canva account, choose design templates, and interact with different design elements. This 4-week course will give you the confidence to create, post, and print your own designs using Canva! To register, please call 828-465-9565.
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.
Color Our World: Adult Recess
Fridays at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Studies show that unstructured downtime provides important benefits for humans of all ages. We all need opportunities for physical activity, diffusing brain activity, and socialization (that’s science-talk for FUN)! Since adults are the least likely to be granted a recess period in their day, enjoy some lovely downtime with your library. A variety of activities will be available each week including coloring, board games and weather permitting, Four Square.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Read
Saturday, June 21 at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, June 24 at 6 pm
Maiden Branch Library
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, and to celebrate the work of African American authors who continue to help shape our culture, we’re hosting community gatherings to discuss The American Queen by Vanessa Miller. This powerful novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and resilience. It is also a North Carolina Reads selection for 2025, with a story based on actual events in Appalachia from 1865-1889. Light refreshments provided.
African American Genealogy Resource Workshop
Saturday, June 21 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Discover genealogy resources to guide you in your ancestor search during this informative Juneteenth program, with special guest Dr. Johnny Scott from CVCC.
Color Our World: Trivia
Monday, June 23 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join Val Carpenter for a fun-filled event combining trivia and music bingo—all themed around colors! Test your knowledge, enjoy great music, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of summer during this exciting, interactive experience!
Preserving the Harvest with True Cut Ranch
Monday, June 23 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, June 24 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Learn about canning, curing, dehydration and fermentation – a great overview of traditions that served our grandparents well.
Creative Textile Workshop: Photo Transfer & Embroidery
Tuesday, June 24 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll blend photography and embroidery to create stunning mixed-media fabric art! Learn how to transfer a photo onto fabric and then bring it to life with embroidery stitches. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the process of image transfer, paper removal, and decorative stitching to enhance your design. To register, please call 828-466-5108.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, June 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. All are welcome to attend.
Big Byte-Little Byte Coding Class
Thursday, June 26 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Families are invited to learn coding basics together. To register, please call 828-465-9565.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Author Jean P. Moore will be visiting us for a discussion of her new novel, Crossing from Shore to Shore. Set both during World War I and present day, the story follows an elderly Amalia as she begins piecing together a mystery her family wanted buried with the dead.
Color Our World: Beading Around the Broach
Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn the culture-spanning art of beadwork. This beginner friendly workshop will walk you through the basic steps for creating a beaded medallion broach! To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturday, June 28 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting in the community garden. Whether you're a gardening expert or just starting out, all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, June 21 from 8 am - 12 pm
109 1st St E, Conover
The Library to Go will be bringing the party to the farmers market with music, games, and books for all ages.
Maiden Lunch and Library
Tuesday, June 24 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
101 Old Tavern Lane, Maiden
Receive a bagged lunch provided by The Corner Table Community Kitchen and participate in a storytime and craft.
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, June 25 from 11:30 am - 1 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover
Enjoy a meal provided by The Corner Table Community Kitchen, check out some books, listen to a story, and participate in free hands-on activities.
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, June 26 from 10 am - 1 pm
3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory
The Library to Go will be bringing the party to the farmers market with music, games, and books for all ages.
Town of Maiden - Jive after 5
Friday, June 27 from 5 - 8:30 pm
Maiden Town Hall
19 N Main Ave, Maiden
Stop by the Library to Go to learn more about Juneteenth through storytimes, crafts, and books!
