Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 7-14
Published: June 05, 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.
Stellar Storytime
Friday, June 13 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
This out-of-this-world program will combine the storytime you know and love with the StarLab, an immersive but portable planetarium housed right here in the library!
Programs for children, ages 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Friday, June 13 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!
Make Your Own Puzzle
Saturday, June 7 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Get crafty as we make our very own puzzles!
Summer Learning Kickoff: Tie Dye Party
Saturday, June 7 at 11 am
Maiden Branch Library
Kick off Summer Learning with us as we Color Our World with a tie dye party. Create your own unique design using our supplies or bring your own tie dye-able item and see what you come up with.
Color Our World: Magic Art
Monday, June 9 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Get ready for a magical journey where imagination meets creativity! Children will explore fun techniques to create dazzling art that transforms before their eyes.
Paws to Read
Tuesday, June 10 by appointment
St. Stephens Branch Library
Encourage your young reader by reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Color Our World: Robot Motor Art
Wednesday, June 11 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
After constructing their unique robot, kids will dip their creations in paint and watch as their robot creates a masterpiece! To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Master Chef Jr: Sauce Boss
Wednesday, June 11 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join our Master Chef Jr. cooking competition! Explore and taste sauces from around the world, then use the library pantry and work as a team to create your own unique sauce. Which team will earn the title of "Sauce Boss”? To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Lego Builder Challenge
Saturday, June 14 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Join us for a fun, creative building session where imagination meets construction! In this challenge, you will work together to create unique structures based on exciting prompts. Whether you're a master builder or just starting, there's something for everyone. Let your creativity soar as you build, design, and explore with Legos!
Programs for teens!
Color Our World: Squeegee Painting
Tuesday, June 10 at 11 am
Maiden Branch Library
Squeegee art is a unique and creative form of abstract painting that involves using a squeegee to create bold and expressive patterns on canvas or paper. It’s a fun and experimental process that allows you to explore various color combinations and textures. To register, please call 828-428-2712.
Teen Self Defense
Tuesday, June 10 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
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.
Creative Textile Workshop: Photo Transfer & Embroidery
Thursday, June 12 at 2 pm
Claremont 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.
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.
Qi Gong
Saturday, June 7 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.
Catawba County Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, June 9 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Help the library fulfill its mission by planning and participating in efforts to raise funds and increase access to resources and services.
Color Our World: Bookmark Art with Basic Epoxy
Tuesday, June 10 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Participants will learn how to use Epoxy to create a basic bookmark. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Preserving the Harvest with True Cut Ranch
Tuesday, June 10 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Learn about canning, curing, dehydration and fermentation – a great overview of traditions that served our grandparents well.
Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for a lively discussion on We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. All are welcome!
What’s the Buzz? All About Bees
Wednesday, June 11 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Have you ever wondered how bees make and harvest honey, who’s who in the bee colony, what bee hives look like up close, and what tools beekeepers use to keep and care for bees? Join us for a buzz worthy exploration and discover for yourself the art of beekeeping.
Needle Felting
Thursday, June 12 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a felted figure. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Adult Children of Aging Parents: Juggling Work, Home, & Caregiving
Thursday, June 12 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
This month an eldercare expert will offer information about trends relative to working outside the home while also providing care for an aging parent, supportive workplace policies, and strategies for balancing these many competing demands.
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturday, June 14 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.
Art in the Garden: Magical Mushrooms
Saturday, June 14 at 12 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own magical mushrooms! Learn how to shape the mushroom cap using quick-setting concrete and a sand-casted mold. Premade mushrooms will let you unleash your creativity by painting your mushrooms however you like. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Town of Catawba Juneteenth
Saturday, June 7 at 2 pm
David Hunsucker Park
3rd Avenue NE, Catawba
Let’s kick off our celebration of Juneteenth at this festival. Check out the Library to Go for storytimes, crafts, and books!
Maiden Lunch and Library
Tuesday, June 10 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 11 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 12 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.
Saddle Up with Conover Juneteenth
Friday, June 13 from 5 - 9 pm
Conover City Park
361 5th Ave SE, Conover
Join us for music, storytime, crafts, and fun all relating to Juneteenth!
Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 14 from 5:30 - 9 pm
Samuel William Davis Sr Multipurpose Field
730 3rd St SW, Hickory
Continue celebrating Juneteenth with us at Ridgeview Recreation!
