Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 15-22
Published: November 13, 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 kids, ages 6-11!
Master Chef Jr.: Crêpes
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Calling all young chefs! Join us for Master Chef Jr., where kids will learn how to make delicious crêpes from scratch. Our special guest partner, Fernando from Beso Latte, will demonstrate the art of crêpe-making and share some tasty tips and tricks to help you get started. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Lego Club
Wednesday, November 18 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. We will have free play and a Thanksgiving themed lego building challenge.
Storm Drain Rescue!
Wednesday, November 18 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
On your way to the airport, you drop all your important things down a storm drain! With only the supplies you found in a nearby dumpster, you’ll have to build a contraption to retrieve your lost items. Hurry, you don’t have much time before your flight takes off!
Programs for teens!
Pumpkin Spice Lab for Teens
Saturday, November 21 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for a hands-on fall drink workshop where you’ll make your own sweet pumpkin spice syrup, froth up the ultimate cozy latte, and shake up a refreshing iced pumpkin spice drink! To register, please call 828-466-6818.
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.
Stitch & Social
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Knit. Crochet. Chat. Repeat. Bring your yarn, hooks, needles and your latest project. Make new friends while making something beautiful!
Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through an all-levels friendly yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, November 16 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our November book is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. New readers are always welcome!
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, November 16 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for a discussion of Allen Levi’s Theo of Golden! Share your thoughts, favorite moments, questions, and reactions with fellow readers. Haven’t finished the book, or haven’t read it at all? No worries! You’re still welcome to join the conversation. Come listen, chat, and discover what others thought about the story.
Interview Techniques
Tuesday, November 17 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library via Zoom
This NCWorks webinar will include the different styles of interviews and types of questions asked by employers.
Tea Blend Workshop
Tuesday, November 17 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create your own personalized blend to take home. To register, please call 828-428-2712.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
It’s been 18 years since the publication of Kathryn Stockett’s runaway bestseller, The Help. Join us as we discuss Stockett’s long-awaited second novel, The Calamity Club, a book one reviewer described as “So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end.”
Gilmore Girls Trivia
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Grab your coffee and channel your inner Lorelai or Rory for Gilmore Girls trivia! Test your knowledge of Stars Hollow, the Gilmores, and all the quirky characters in between while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.
The Hunger Games Trivia Night
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Panem fans, your time has come! Test your knowledge of the districts, tributes, arenas, and everything Hunger Games at our ultimate trivia night! Gather your fiercest team, sharpen your skills, and prepare for battle before Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters. May the odds, and your trivia knowledge, be ever in your favor!
Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Connect with fellow musicians and songwriters in a welcoming space to share your work, get feedback, and collaborate. Bring your instrument, a finished song or one in progress.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, November 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. Chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance.
Artful Lyrics: Greeting Cards
Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
This simple yet elegant craft takes a standard template and becomes a work of art as you literally draw with the words of a Christmas carol. Create one or more designs using one or more carols, then personalize the interior of the card with words of your own. All supplies provided. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Oh My Gourd: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Thursday, November 19 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Skip the drive-thru line and become your own autumn barista and baker for the day. Join us as we simmer sweet pumpkin spice syrup, froth up the ultimate cozy latte, and bake deliciously spiced pumpkin cookies that’ll make your kitchen smell like fall heaven. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Needle Felting
Thursday, November 19 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a squirrel. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, November 19 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum, Downtown Newton
It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
Community Card Players: Samba
Friday, November 20 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Beat the boredom and deal yourself into an afternoon of fun! Learn how to play Samba, a lively card game that is very similar to Canasta. Light refreshments provided. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Creative Outlet: Holiday Baubles
Saturday, November 21 at 12 noon
Main Library in Newton
Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own beautiful half-sphere shadow box ornament! Choose festive decorations, colors, and tiny details to create a unique ornament to hang on your tree or give as a handmade gift. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
ROKU DEMO SESSIONS
Learn about our new Roku Lending Collection during these in-house demo sessions.
MD Tuesday, November 3 from 2 - 4 pm
SW Monday, November 9 all day
NW Tuesday, November 10 from 12 - 4 pm
ST Tuesday, November 10 at 6 pm
CL Friday, November 13 all day
SFT Tuesday, November 17 at 5 pm
CN Thursday, November 19 all day
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
A Small-Town Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 21 from 4 - 6:30 pm
Downtown Catawba
Join us for a cozy community Tree Lighting, complete with stories, songs, and festive treats for all ages. Gather with friends and neighbors as we light up the town tree and kick off the holiday season with books, joy, and bright winter magic.
