Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 1-7
Published: May 30, 2026
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Summer is here! Let’s get this party started!
KICK OFF PARTIES 2026
Tuesday, June 2 from 2 - 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Enjoy popcorn and shaved ice while you build and test your own creation during Engineering Your Dinosaur & craft a keepsake with Dinosaur Shrinky Dink Keychains.
Thursday, June 4 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Unearth your artistic side as you explore hands-on discovery stations filled with crafts, activities, and prehistoric fun. From dino digs to creative builds, there is something for every explorer to uncover.
Friday, June 5 from 2 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Get ready for an incredible summer of learning & fun by exploring amazing trucks!
Saturday, June 6 from 11 am - 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event including food trucks, face painting, games, and much more.
Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us at the Literacy Garden as we kick off summer with an exploration of the sky and craft!
Wednesday, June 10 at 11 am
Maiden Municipal Park
Kick off Summer Learning with us with a color storybook trail! Wear all-white clothing that you would like to turn eye-catching colors & sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Thursday, June 11 at 2 pm
City of Claremont Pavilion
Dive into a prehistoric adventure filled with dinosaur-themed fun. Enjoy hands-on crafts, exciting games, tasty treats, and activities that will spark curiosity and imagination for all ages.
*MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR READING CHALLENGES, PRIZES, AND 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 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, June 6 at 11 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
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 6-11!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, June 2
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 for St. Stephens.
Fossil Fest
Thursday, June 4 at 11 am
Maiden Branch Library
Junior paleontologists will learn all about fossils and discover how they can tell the story of creatures that roamed the earth long ago.
Programs for teens!
Teen Jurassic Park Trivia
Saturday, June 6 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Calling all future paleontologists! Show off your Jurassic Park knowledge, answer dino-tastic questions, and compete for dino-themed prizes! To register, please call 828-466-5108.
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.
Soil Explorers
Maiden Branch Library
Tuesday, June 2 at 3 pm
Join us for a family-friendly program where we explore the science beneath your feet. We will learn about soil layers with soil testing for the adults, and a fun science activity that will teach kids what plants need and see how they change over time.
4th Annual Juneteenth Community Read
Join us for community gatherings to talk about Kin by Tayari Jones. Kin is a touching story about a lifelong friendship between Vernice and Annie, growing up in the segregated South in the 1950s, and explores themes of motherhood and chosen family. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, June 2 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Thursday, June 11 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Monday, June 15 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Monday, June 22 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
The Station Book Club
Wednesday, June 3 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
All are welcome to join as we discuss Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, followed by a book share and recommended reads.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, June 3 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.
Career Center
Wednesday, June 3 from 1 - 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
A Goodwill career specialist will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your job-related needs.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, June 5 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner friendly, gentle flow yoga class.
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn how to play fun games while meeting new people! This month, we will be featuring our sporting equipment and outdoor yard games available for check out (including Pickleball). Light refreshments provided.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, June 4 from 10 am - 1 pm
3070 11th Ave. Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
We’ll be bringing the party to the farmers market with music, crafts, and books for all ages.
