Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 24-July 1
Published: June 23, 2022
We've got storytimes!
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Monday 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.
Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday at 10 am
Friday at 10 am
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday at 11 am
Thursday at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Wednesday at 10 am
Thursday at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday at 10:30 am
Saturday at 11 am
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday at 10 am
Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn.
Programs for children!
Featured Film Friday
Fridays at 11 am
Southwest Branch
June 24: National Treasure
July 1: Finding Dory
Enjoy a movie with family and friends.
Soap Bubble Circus
Main Library in Newton
Friday, June 24 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Friday, June 24 at 2 pm
A one-of-a-kind, educational experience mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic!
Movie Matinee: Moana
Saturday, June 25 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for an interactive movie, fun for the whole family.
Upcycled Fabulous Fish Suncatchers
Tuesday, June 28 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create a fabulous fish suncatcher using upcycled materials. To register, please visit or call the library.
Featured Film: Finding Nemo
Wednesday, June 29 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Enjoy a movie with family and friends.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 28 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Tech Take Apart
Teen Self Defense
Conover Branch Library
Tuesday, June 28 at 5 pm
Get safety tips and hands-on instruction from a deputy with Catawba County Sherriff’s Office at this 2-hour program. Waiver required.
Teen Treasure Breakout
Monday, June 27 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Can you crack all the codes and open the locked treasure box? Put your skills to the test at this program for our teen patrons!
Bermuda Triangle Escape Room
Tuesday, June 28 at 6 pm
Maiden Branch Library
You and your friends are passengers flying to Puerto Rico from Washington D.C., over the Bermuda Triangle. The Bermuda Triangle is a space in the North Atlantic where ships, planes and people have allegedly gone missing. Will it be a smooth flight? For teens ages 13-17 years old. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/CCLS-BTriEscapeRoom
Ocean Perler Bead Keychains
Thursday, June 30 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Craft an aquatic keychain out of Perler beads. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Programs for adults!
Zumba LIVE with Honey & Jossiah
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).
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, June 24 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. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Is Tai Chi Right For You?
Tuesday, June 28 at 5:30 pm
Main Library at Newton
Learn everything you need to know about doing Tai Chi to find out if it’s the kind of exercise that you’d enjoy doing. Certified Tai Chi instructor George Place will do a brief presentation about the practice before leading us in a short workout. Waiver required on site.
Piece of Cake Book Club
Thursday, June 30 at 5 pm
Narrow Coffee & Nosh in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to chat about June’s pick, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley. July’s selection is Island Queen by Vanessa Riley. Readers are welcome to suggest titles for upcoming meetings at tinyurl.com/ccls-pieceofcake
Jean Laffite Revealed: An Evening with Authors Ashley Oliphant and Beth Yarbrough
Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Did the infamous pirate and privateer really live out his last days in Lincolnton, NC? Join authors Ashley Oliphant and Beth Yarbrough as they discuss their book, Jean Laffite Revealed and answer questions surrounding one of America’s longest-running mysteries. Books will be available for purchase.
Is PiYo Right For You?
Thursday, June 30 at 12:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Known as the workout that won’t make you cry, PiYo is a kinder, gentler way to improve your fitness. Join us for this session with a certified trainer who will share with us everything you need to know about doing PiYo and then lead us in a 20-minute sample workout. Waiver required on site.
