Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library May 26-June 2
Published: May 25, 2023
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.
Ready to Learn Storytime: Bilingual
Miercoles a la 10 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para preescolares.
Join us for bilingual storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for preschoolers.
Programs for children!
Lees-McRae College May Wildlife Rehab Center
Meet animal ambassadors! Learn about wildlife in this region and how we’re all connected.
Thursday, June 1 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Thursday, June 1 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Friends Forever
Thursday, June 1 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Discuss traits of a good friend, create friendship poems, share a favorite recipe, and create your own friends forever trail mix to take home.
Programs for teens!
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
May 30: Taste Test – Soft Drink Edition
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library at Newton
Kick off your week 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).
Stretch for Health-Meditate for Mindfulness
Fridays at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Combining stretching with meditation may benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can do these exercises while sitting in a chair or bring a mat/towel for floor routines. While this class is geared to 50+, adults of all ages are invited to join.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, May 26 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.
Blood Drive
Friday, May 26 from 11 am - 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross! For more information, call 828-466-5111 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org
Spelling Bee: Spelldown for Adults
Tuesday, May 30 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Still bitter after losing your 3rd grade spelling bee? Do you have what it takes to redeem yourself? If so, this is the event for you!! Interested participants should pre-register for this single-error elimination wording night of fun!
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturdays, June 3 & 17 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
The community garden at the Main Library in Newton is in need of volunteers to help weeding, mulching, and planting. If you enjoy being outside and working in the soil, we’d be happy to have you join us. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. To register, please call 828-466-6828.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays, June 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.
Hands Only CPR & AED
Friday, June 2 from 2 - 5 pm
Main Library at Newton
Brush up your first aid skills for the summer – learn about hands-only CPR and the basics of automated external defibrillators (AED). Practice the technique if you wish, so you’ll be ready in an emergency.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, May 27 from 8 - 11 am
109 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613
Stop by to check out materials and participate in library activities while picking up local produce.
Town of Catawba Juneteenth Event
Saturday, May 27 from 12 - 4 pm
Catawba Park
3rd Avenue NE, Catawba, NC 28609
Stop by the Library to Go to learn more about Juneteenth through storytimes, crafts, and books!
