Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library July 5-12
Published: July 01, 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 children, ages 0-5!
STEAM: Dino Stations
Thursday, July 9 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us as we dig for fossils, make dinosaur foot prints, and explore more dinosaur themed stations.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
The Catawba County Museum of History: America 250
Ever wondered what our country was like 250 years ago? Find out in this hands-on exploration of American history!
Monday, July 6 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Monday, July 6 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Friday, July 10 at 4 pm
Conover Branch Library
Thursday, July 16 at 2 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday, July 23 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Thursday, July 23 at 2 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Monday, July 27 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Real Science with Dr. Z!
Experience real science with a trained physicist!
Tuesday, July 7 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Waves, Oscillations, and Periodic Motion: What do all of these things have in common? Learn the answer to that question and more at this program.
Tuesday, July 14 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Dr. Z’s Earthquake Extravaganza:
Learn about plate tectonics and earthquakes in this live science demonstration!
Wednesday, July 22 at 3 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Rocket Science: 3... 2... 1... BLAST OFF! Join us as we take off through a thrilling demonstration of the basics of rockets!
PAWS to Read
Encourage your young reader through reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-5108 for Conover or 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens.
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, & 21
St. Stephens Branch Library
Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 pm
Conover Branch Library
by appointment
Mesozoic Morsels
Tuesday, July 7 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn about dinosaurs and fossils through hands-on projects as fun as they are tasty!
Dinosaur Family Fingerprints
Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Create a keepsake craft they will treasure forever!
Dino-Olympics Challenge
Thursday, July 9 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Get ready to stomp, sprint, and conquer the prehistoric fitness course at our Dino Olympics Challenge. Dinosaur hunters will race through fun stations crawling through caves, jumping over lava, and weaving around prehistoric jungles as they test their strength and agility.
Dino Shrinky Dinks
Friday, July 10 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create your own designs and turn them into charms and keychains.
Programs for teens!
Escape Room: Dino-Snore No More
Tuesday, July 7 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Solve the clues or become the chews. If the “snore-o-meter” hits red, you’re officially joining the fossil record.
Teen Dino Trinket Dishes
Tuesday, July 7 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Get creative and a little prehistoric in this fun, hands-on program! Teens will design and craft their own dinosaur-themed trinket dish that is perfect for holding jewelry, keys, keychains, and other small treasures. To register, please call 828-466-5108.
Air Dry Clay Diffusers
Craft air-dry clay into discs, decorate them and then hang them in your car to create a simple essential oil diffuser.
Thursday, July 9 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Saturday, July 25 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
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.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, July 8 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.
Fact or Family Lore - Uncovering the Truth
Wednesday, July 8 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch
Every family has cherished stories, but are they true? Get inspired to uncover the myths in your family tree by learning to distinguish fact from fiction through captivating case studies that reveal surprising truths.
The Amazing Puzzle Race
Thursday, July 9 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Teams of up to four people will compete to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest. We provide the puzzles, the snacks, and the timer. You bring the focus and the fun! Have puzzles sitting around the house? Bring those to exchange with others. To register, please call 828-466-6817.
Beaded Bookmark
Friday, July 10 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Create a one-of-a kind bookmark with our guest artist Tabitha from Beyond Creations.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, July 10 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.
Qi Gong
Saturday, July 11 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, July 11 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn how to play fun games while meeting new people! Games include Rummikub, The Uzzle, Gentle Rain, Ticket to Ride, and more. Light refreshments provided.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, July 8 from 11:30 am - 1 pm
115 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, 28612
Enjoy a meal provided by The Corner Table Community Kitchen, check out some books, listen to a story, and participate in free hands-on activities.
