Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library May 16-23
Published: May 16, 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
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
Thursday, May 22 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Tales in the Garden: Galloping Garden Fun
Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in the community garden for bilingual stories, crafts, games & fun as we explore all things horses and learn about Rising Hope Farms.
Bonus: Meet some of their ponies!
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Lego Club
Wednesday, May 21 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. Enjoy this month’s lego challenge, creating lego portraits, along with free play!
Programs for teens, ages 12-18!
Pokemon Origami
Wednesday, May 21 at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Gotta fold ‘em all! Learn how to make origami bookmarks of some of your favorite Pokemon!
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).
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.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, May 19 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our May book is Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams. Get ahead with June’s selection, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, May 19 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for our book discussion of The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This captivating novel weaves a tale of mystery, nature, and human connection. All are welcome to join the conversation.
Introduction to Beekeeping
Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Celebrate World Bee Day with Members of Catawba Valley Beekeeping Association!
Shred-A-Thon Event with the Catawba County Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 21 from 9 am - 12 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
At this free, drive-thru shredding event, individuals will have the opportunity to shred up to two boxes of personal documents. For more information, please call the Council on Aging at 828-328-2269.
Creative Outlet: Neurographic Art
Wednesday, May 21 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of creating a work of abstract art by rounding out the intersections of drawn lines before coloring them in. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Computer Basics: Microsoft Word
Thursday, May 22 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Join us as we learn how to create, edit, and format documents using Microsoft Word. Laptops provided. To register, please call 828-465-9565.
Streaming Service Test Drive
Thursday, May 22 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Come by to get answers and learn what’s streaming on what platforms. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, May 17 from 8 am - 12 pm
109 1st St E, Conover
Stop by the market to grab some fresh veggies, check out library materials, and participate in library activities.
