Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library October 26-November 2
Published: October 24, 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
Saturday, November 1 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
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.
Pre-K STEAM
Thursday, October 30 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Spooky STEAM: Build a Haunted House
Monday, October 27 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Get in the Halloween spirit as we construct graham cracker Haunted Houses. Build and decorate your creations with candy and icing.
HallowSTEAM: Bloody Science
Tuesday, October 28 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Kids can explore what’s inside our blood and even make their own edible blood model using tasty ingredients. A spooky-fun way to learn science!
STEAM: Bubbling Brew
Wednesday, October 29 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Double, double, toil and trouble! Discover the scientific method and then mix ingredients to formulate your own bubbling brew.
Library Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 31 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
From the computer lab to the director's office, Trick-or-Treat as you explore the library!
Programs for teens!
Teen Craft Night: Air Dry Clay
Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Create fall clay projects perfect for seasonal decor.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
FUMC Newton Fellowship Hall
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.
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!
Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Halloween Trivia Night
Monday, October 27 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of Halloween trivia! Trivia night will be packed with creepy facts, festive vibes, and frightfully fun prizes! Bonus points awarded to teams who come dressed in costume.
Ghostly Paint Night
Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the boo-tiful world of gouache painting to make your very own mini spooky scene! To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Job Searching Boot Camp
Tuesday, October 28 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Last but not least, the interview! This process can be intimidating, but we’ll help you develop the skills to navigate your job interview with confidence and professionalism.
Grave Tales: Victorian Death Customs
Wednesday, October 29 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
The Victorians had some interesting ideas and customs surrounding death and the dearly departed. Join us for a three-part series with Genealogist Rhonda Roederer to learn what our ancestors believed and how they handled death.
October 15 – The Art of Mourning – Making Grief Glamorous
October 22 – Messages in Marble: the Victorian Tombstone’s Hidden Messages
October 29 – Burial Betrayal: Eastern Cemetery’s Endless Horror
Sourdough 101
Part 1: Starter
Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the exciting world of Sourdough! In this session we’ll discover tips and tricks to keeping your starter happy and alive plus easy recipes. Bring a clean jar so you can take some starter home! To register, please call 828-466-6827.
