Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 16-23
Published: November 14, 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
This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Fridays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Sensory-Friendly: Ready to Learn Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 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 6-11!
The Ultimate LEGO Showdown
Tuesday, November 18 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Show off your LEGO building skills in this fast-paced and unpredictable competition!
To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Family Literacy Night
Tuesday, November 18 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn about decodable books - stories that match the phonics skills your child is learning in school or at home.
Lego Club
Wednesday, November 19 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make, and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. We will have free play and a Dinovember lego building challenge.
Programs for teens!
Teen Open Studio
Thursday, November 20 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Whatever your creative outlet – writing, art, or something else entirely – we know you’ll enjoy this opportunity to create in a laid-back, welcoming studio atmosphere.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in 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).
NC Works
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Get individual help in finding work and connecting to resources.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
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.
Smartphone Basics for Seniors
Fridays at 1:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn about and ask all of your smartphone questions in this weekly series!
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, November 17 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Broken Country by Clair Leslie Hall is a powerful story of love, loss, and the choices that shape who we become. Whether you've finished the book, you're still reading, or haven't cracked it open yet, you're invited to be part of the conversation. Join us for the great discussion and thoughtful company.
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, November 17 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! This month, our Book Club is tackling My Friends by Fredrik Backman. New readers are always welcome!
K Beauty: Intro to Korean Skincare
Tuesday, November 18 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Dive headfirst into the world of K Beauty with our hands-on program! Forget everything you know about skincare and get ready for a full, luxurious facial experience right here at the library. Our special guest, Elizabeth Thao with Atomy, will walk you through the famous multi-step facial routine, share the secrets of glass skin, and leave you feeling refreshed, radiant, and totally obsessed. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Sourdough 101
Part 2: Making Bread
Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Congrats, you’ve successfully kept your sourdough starter alive! In part 2, we’ll be talking more in depth on the process of creating a beautiful, tasty loaf at home. Samples included.
Books Between Friends Book Club
Tuesday, November 18 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join us to talk about Clare Leslie Hall’s novel Broken Country, a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller. Newcomers welcome.
Author Visit with Kelly Mustian
Tuesday, November 18 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Kelly Mustian, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls in the Stilt House and The River Knows Your Name, will be joining us to talk about her two books and her journey as a writer. Originally from Mississippi, she currently lives in North Carolina.
Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance
Tuesday, November 18 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. All ages and experience levels are welcome!
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, November 19 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: Custom Napkin Rings
Wednesday, November 19 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Using the simplest of supplies and a button maker, we’ll create custom napkin rings that can be purely decorative or double as place cards. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, November 20 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, join us to talk about November’s selection, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. Get ahead with December’s selection, Margot Has Money Problems by Rufi Thorne.
Thanksgiving Décor: Flowering Fun
Friday, November 21 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Learn how to create a stunning, unique centerpiece that will wow your guests. We’ll show you how to hollow out your mini pumpkin and properly arrange beautiful harvest-themed flowers and greenery. It’s a fun, festive twist on flower arranging that’s perfect for your holiday table. The voted “Best-Dressed Pumpkin” at the end of the program will bring home a premade large pumpkin arrangement!
Qi Gong
Saturday, November 22 at 9:30 am
Main Library in Newton
Harness the power of breath and movement to create balance within the body.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover Holiday Farmers Market
Saturday, November 22 from 10 am - 2 pm
109 1st St E, Conover
Start the holiday season in Conover with us by doing a special craft.
