Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library March 15-22
Published: March 14, 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 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Monday, March 16 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Children and their grown-ups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, March 17
St. Stephens Branch Library
Tuesday, March 17
Conover Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens and 828-466-5108 for Conover.
Magic Fizzy Art
Thursday, March 19 at 4:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Unleash your child's creativity with a magical, messy art potion that blends chemistry and imagination.
Storytime at the Park
Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Park
Bring the whole family for Storytime at the Park! Explore birds and their nests with a park ranger, then enjoy bird-themed stories read by a librarian. This engaging outdoor program is open to all ages.
Programs for teens!
Mario Madness
Monday, March 16 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Start your engines and get ready for our annual Mario Kart tournament on our Nintendo Switch consoles! Bring your A-game and be sure to avoid those banana peels!
Teen Open Studio
Thursday, March 19 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whatever your creative outlet - writing, art, or something else entirely - we know you’ll enjoy this opportunity to create in a laid-back, welcoming studio atmosphere.
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.
NC Works
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Work one-on-one with an NC Works representative who can help you find work, improve your skills, and connect you to other resources to make a good impression on employers.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, March 16 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we discuss Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This thought-provoking book explores the hidden forces that shape our world and the ways people navigate them. Everyone is welcome even if you haven’t finished the book or haven’t read it yet.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, March 16 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! March’s book is Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson.
Turning 90: A 1930s Library Celebration
Tuesday, March 17 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
The library is turning 90! Travel back to the 1930s and join us for a stylish birthday bash. Dig out your fun hats, gloves, suspenders, and ties, and celebrate with cake, trivia, music, and more. There’s plenty of fun for everyone!
Happy 90th Birthday to the Library
Tuesday, March 17 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Library patrons of all ages are invited to join us to customize their very own library tote bag and decorate a cupcake.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, March 18 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, using a chair for balance.
Got Resume Builder at Long View
Wednesday, March 18 at 2 pm
Long View Town Hall
Create or build the resume you need!
More in My Basket
Thursday, March 19 at 12 pm & 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
With food dollars stretched thin, there’s never been a better time to tackle the issue head on and learn some strategies to do more with your food money: learn about creating a food budget, the power of planning, resources to maximize your food dollars and strategies to make your money go further. Register by March 14 by visiting the library or calling 828-465-8665.
Needle Felting
Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a rain cloud. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, March 19 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to talk about March’s pick, Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. Get ahead with April’s selection, The Greatest Possible Good by Ben Brooks.
Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Thursday, March 19 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join us as Melissa and Rocco from True Cut Ranch guide us through the basics of raising backyard chickens. From setting up the perfect coop to understanding chicken behavior and basic care, they will walk you through everything you need to know to start your own flock.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, March 20 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.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Long View Town Hall Visit
Monday, March 16 from 2 - 5 pm
Long View Town Hall
2404 1st Ave SW, Hickory
Join us each month for library card sign-ups, checking-out materials, programs for adults, and storytimes for families.
