What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a good book, learning a new skill, or gathering with community, you can find your joy at the Catawba County Library. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative… View More
April 2026
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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… View More
Catawba County residents who live in an unincorporated area and receive water services from the City of Hickory should be aware the City of Hickory has declared a Stage 1 Low Inflow Protocol, initiating the first phase of voluntary water conservation. Communities throughout the Catawba River Basin are asking customers to conserve water due to reduced lake storage across the region, decreasing streamflows, and current drought… View More
Check out for information on distracted driving prevention, Mental Health Awareness, Move More Month, and… View More
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… View More
The April 6, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting and Closed Session of March 16, 2026, and Special Meeting and Closed Session of March 30, 2026. Presentations 1 – Commissioner Setzer presented a… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has updated the proposed school district merger plan that will be the subject of a public hearing and Board vote April 20. The updated plan removed the requirement that current members of the local school systems’ Boards of Education resign their seats on their respective Boards of Education if they agree to serve on the interim Catawba Valley Board of Education. The public hearing… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Tax: Individual and Business Personal Property Tax Listing Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The tax office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Catawba County by providing guidance and education concerning listing requirements for Individual or Business Personal Property set forth by the North Carolina Legislature.… View More
SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION, KITS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS Catawba County Public Health has launched a safe sleep initiative to help new parents provide a safe sleeping environment for newborn babies. Catawba County Public Health’s Care Management programs were awarded $8,000 from the Dr. Ann Wolfe Foundation to provide education and resources to new parents to prevent infant sleep-related deaths. The grant… View More