Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library January 18-25
Published: January 16, 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
Saturday, January 17 at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
Mondays at 10 am
(No storytime on January 19)
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.
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 0-5!
Pre-K STEAM
Saturday, January 24 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!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, January 20 by appointment
St. Stephens Branch Library
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Master Chef Jr: Gnocchi
Thursday, January 22 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join our Master Chef Jr. cooking experience! Learn how to make your own gnocchi and then work as a team to create a finished dish! To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Magic Fizzy Art
Saturday, January 24 at 1 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Unleash your child's creativity with a magical, messy art potion that blends chemistry and imagination.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
(No class on January 19)
Main Library in Newton
Enjoy a dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise.
NC Works
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Work one-on-one with an NC Works representative who can help you find work, improve your skills, and connect you to other resources to make a good impression on employers.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of 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.
Digital Resolutions
Fridays at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Join us on Fridays to make your digital resolutions easier to keep. Each week, we’ll explore a new topic to help you stay organized, efficient, and confident online.
January 23: Mastering your inbox- Organizing Your E-mail
Lincoln-Catawba Songwriters Alliance
Tuesday, January 20 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
New Year, new groove! Grab your instrument (old or new) and bring a song to share. A great way for musicians to connect, create, share and enjoy music.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 21 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.
Meet Libby
Wednesday, January 21 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Libby App is growing in exciting ways. Learn about NC Digital Library’s new benefits available for Catawba County Library cardholders.
