Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library March 1-7
Published: February 27, 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
Friday, March 7 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.
Sensory-Friendly: Ready to Learn Storytime
Wednesdays at 11 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!
Pre-K STEAM
Saturday, March 1 at 10 am
Claremont Branch Library
Tuesday, March 4 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Homeschool – STEAM Fun
Tuesday, March 4 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Make your very own ice cream using simple ingredients and a bit of science magic.
A Limitless Cinderella Story
Tuesday, March 4 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 pm
Conover Branch Library
Don’t miss this performance by Limitless, a troupe of exceptional actors and actresses.
Lego Club
Wednesday, March 5 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Legos. We will have free play and our monthly Lego challenge will be to create a rainbow, pot of gold, or shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Homeschool Hangout
Thursday, March 6 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Are you a homeschooling family or group? Come out and meet other homeschoolers! We’ll have an activity and coloring pages.
PomPom Pals
Thursday, March 6 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Learn how to make PomPoms and then use them to design your own creature.
Programs for teens, 12-18!
DIY Clay Minis
Tuesday, March 4 at 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we create all things mini using air dry clay.
Teen Craft Day!
Tuesday, March 4 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Make your very own keychain with us!
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).
Computer Basics Class
Tuesdays at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us each Tuesday in March to learn the basics of using computers! We'll cover topics like updating a computer, saving and moving files, keyboard tips, and more! To register, please call 828-465-9565.
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.
Oscar Trivia Night
Monday, March 3 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
We’re rolling out the red carpet for a night of movie trivia and Hollywood glamour! Light refreshments will be served and bonus points awarded to those who arrive dressed to impress.
Career Center
Wednesday, March 5 from 1 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whether you need to write a resume from scratch, showcase new skills or experience, or show how your return to the workforce after an absence is actually an asset, you can reserve a 30-minute appointment or drop in as you are able. Reserve a 30-minute appointment by calling your preferred library or drop in as you are able.
Computer Basics at Newton
Thursdays, March 6, 13, & 20 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Learn the basics of using computers, including using the keyboard and mouse, saving files, and performing updates. Series will continue into April for a six-week course. To register, please call 828-465-9565.
