Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library March 21-28
Published: March 21, 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 21 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Friday, March 28 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Esta hora de cuentos especial incluirá cuentos y canciones bilingües.
This special storytime will include bilingual stories and songs.
Programs for children, ages 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Tuesday, March 25 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Tales in the Garden: Ambulance Explorers
Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Families are invited to enjoy bilingual stories, fun crafts, meet real EMTs, and explore an ambulance up close. A great opportunity for learning and hands-on fun!
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
The Green Room Community Theatre presents: The Tree in Me
Saturday, March 22 at 11 am
Maiden Branch Library
Saturday, March 29 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Experience a captivating original production by Alice Gomez, showcasing talented young performers in grades 2-12, that can only be seen during the Library Tour Adventure.
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.
Nature Walk
Saturday, March 22 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
Join us for the first walk of spring! Families will be able to decorate their own hiking stick while enjoying nature!
More in My Basket
Tuesday, March 25 at 1 pm and 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
A food specialist from NC Cooperative Extension will be here to discuss how to develop a versatile pantry and create a food budget that works for your family! We will discuss how to build and track your food supply, build a menu, track your expenses, and more. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Local Author Visit: Susan Amond Todd
Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we welcome local NC author Susan Amond Todd for an author discussion and book signing for her completed White Lake duology and ongoing Life series. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, March 25 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join us for a discussion of David Baldacci’s A Calamity of Souls. This New York Times bestselling novel is part high-octane legal thriller, part heart-breaking family drama. Newcomers are welcome.
Silent Book Club
Tuesday, March 25 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us for a cozy, relaxing evening! Bring your own book or select one from our collection, and enjoy live, calming music from Ava Pendley. Sip on coffee or hot chocolate as you unwind with great company—it's the perfect way to end your day!
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, March 25 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.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, March 26 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. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Creative Outlet: Spring Wreaths
Wednesday, March 26 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
This bright and colorful take on a standard wreath may be just what the designer ordered to spark joy and freshen up your entryway for spring. To register, please visit the library or call 828-465-8665.
