Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library May 2 - 9
Published: May 02, 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
Wednesday, May 7 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Cinco De Mayo – A Bilingual Celebration
Monday, May 5 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn about a vibrant Mexican tradition during this fun-filled Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Bring your family for bilingual stories, games, music, crafts, and more.
Pre-K Bingo
Thursday, May 8 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
A fun way to identify colors, shapes, numbers and letters as you play your bingo card. Winners will be able to pick a prize while supplies last.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 3 from 1 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for this annual celebration of everything comics, manga, and graphic novels! Featuring Nintendo games, crafts, and more, this party is sure to delight comic book fans of every kind!
Blooming Buddies – Homeschool STEAM
Tuesday, May 6 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Celebrate National Wildflower Week with us! Learn about the importance of pollinators and wildflowers in this hands-on STEAM program.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
(NO ZUMBA THIS WEEK)
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!
Intro to Computers for Spanish Speakers
Fridays, May 2 - June 6 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Would you like to learn how to use a computer? You’re invited to our computer basics course where we will learn how to turn a computer off and on, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and how to save and delete a file. This 6-week course will help you feel more confident using computers as well as help you develop the necessary skills to learn more advanced topics in the future.
Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, May 2 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.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, May 7 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. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while seated or using a chair for balance.
Computer Basics: Microsoft Word
Thursday, May 8 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.
Needle Felting
Thursday, May 8 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a ladybug. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Adult Children of Aging Parents: When Staying at Home No Longer Works
Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
This month an eldercare expert will provide an overview of residential options and resources available, along with issues to consider, best practices for assessing a home’s suitability for an aging person’s needs, and questions to ask.
Guided Hike
Friday, May 9 at 10 am
Mountain Creek Park
Join us for a guided hike through Mountain Creek Park, located just 10 minutes from the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and learn how to navigate the trails at our local park while enjoying nature.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Connections Clubhouse Market on the Lawn
Saturday, May 3 from 9 am - 2 pm
1679 Southwest Blvd, Newton
Check out this pottery fundraiser and be sure to bring the kids for library activities.
