Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library October 18-25
Published: October 15, 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!
Lego Club
Friday, October 23 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make, and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. Enjoy free play and a fall themed lego building challenge.
Halloween Family Trivia
Saturday, October 24 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Put your Halloween knowledge to the test with our family-friendly trivia! Gather your family and friends for some spooky, silly fun and see who will win!
Programs for teens!
Teen S’mores and Spooky Stories
Monday, October 19 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in our community garden to make s’mores and swap some spooky stories!
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
FUMC Newton Fellowship Hall
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!
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Halloween Trivia Night & Music Bingo
Monday, October 19 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween trivia guaranteed to test your team’s knowledge about everything scary and ghoulish! Earn bonus points for dressing up!
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, October 19 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! Our October book is The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. This is a dual-timeline mystery and ghost thriller. New readers are always welcome!
Mountain View Book Club
Monday, October 19 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
This month we will be discussing Virginia Evans’ The Correspondent, an epistolary novel following 73-year-old retired lawyer Sybil Van Antwerp as she navigates aging, failing eyesight, and buried grief through a lifetime of letters.
Social Media for Job Search
Tuesday, October 20 at 2 pm via Zoom
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn how to leverage social media platforms to increase your visibility and your strengths to employers.
Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance
Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Songwriters, musicians, singers, and music lovers come together to share their talents and enjoy an evening of live music. Everyone is welcome.
Yoga at the Park
Fridays, October 16, 23 & 30 at 11 am
Mountain Creek Park
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.
How to Be a Better Online Shopper
Friday, October 23 at 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Once upon a time, checking the newspaper sales inserts, clipping coupons and visiting clearance racks added up to tried and true strategies for making sure you got the best deal. Today, many of us shop online, whether we’re picking up curbside, in-store or having our order delivered. This session will cover at least 20 ways you can maximize your shopping dollars while also not falling for online scams.
Community Workday
Saturday, October 24 from 8 am - 12 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join the Lake Norman Garden Club, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library to help beautify our library space. We will trim limbs, weed parking lot islands, and clear brush along the perimeter of the parking lot. No experience needed.
Garden Volunteer Days
Saturdays, October 10 & 24 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting in the community garden. All are welcome.
Repair, Reinvent & Re-wear Session 3 – Embroidery
Saturday, October 24 at 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Give your favorite clothes a new lease on life! Learn how to use simple embroidery techniques to repair holes, tears, and worn areas while adding a creative touch. This beginner-friendly program will introduce basic stitches and decorative mending techniques that turn repairs into beautiful works of art. Bring a well-loved garment or practice on provided materials. All skill levels welcome!
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Treats in the Streets
Saturday, October 24 from 6 - 8 pm
Downtown Catawba
Join us for a spooktacular time as you stop by for Halloween-inspired books, tasty treats, and festive activities. It’s a lively way to celebrate the season, spark reading excitement, and enjoy a bit of Halloween magic.
