Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library August 30-September 6
Published: August 27, 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!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, September 1
St. Stephens Branch Library
By appointment
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Homeschool STEAM – Spud-tacular Science
Tuesday, September 1 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Celebrate Potato Month with a fun-filled homeschool program. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities exploring the history, science, and surprising uses of potatoes. Enjoy the perfect mix of learning, creativity, and tasty fun while celebrating one of the most versatile vegetables.
Homeschool Hangout: Ozobots
Thursday, September 3 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Are you a homeschooling family or group? Come out and meet other homeschoolers! We’ll be learning about Ozobots and how to color code. Geared for ages 6-11.
Programs for teens, ages 12-18!
Teen Trinket Trade
Wednesday, September 2 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Calling all trinket lovers! Bring some old trinkets, like keychains, buttons, or stickers, to swap for something new-to-you while we sip on dirty sodas!
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!
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
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.
A Little Magic
Tuesday, September 1 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we celebrate the release of Practical Magic 2 with hands-on soap making, “midnight margaritas,” and the magic, mayhem, and sisterhood at the heart of this beloved story. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, September 2 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.
K-Pop Catawba
Thursday, September 3 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Share your favorite songs, videos, and artist biases and play K-pop trivia. Catawba County’s only continuing K-pop fan gathering!
Qi Gong
Saturday, September 5 at 9:30 am
Main Library in Newton
Involving gentle movements, controlled breath patterns, and focused attention, Qi Gong can be practiced seated or otherwise – a great practice for those new to movement.
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Saturday, September 5 at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn how to play fun games while meeting new people! Put your speed and creativity to the test as this month, staff will be teaching patrons “The Game of Scattergories.” Light refreshments provided.
Quilling Project Days
Saturday, September 5 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Drop in to work on a holiday-themed quilling project for which we’ll be making tight coils, loose coils, teardrops and scrolls. By November (or sooner) we’ll assemble our quilled shapes into a Christmas tree or an ornament to create a hand-crafted holiday card so beautiful you’ll want to deliver it in person. Beginner friendly!
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, September 3 from 10 am - 1 pm
Catawba County Public Health
3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Join the fun! Discover great books, get creative with hands-on activities and crafts, and explore library resources for every age.
