Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 14-21
Published: June 13, 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 6-11!
Square Dancing: Be There AND Be Square
Swing your partner round-and-round while enjoying the fun of square dancing with our friends from Hart Square!
Monday, June 8 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Monday, June 15 at 6 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, June 16 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Saturday, June 20 at 10 am
Maiden Town Hall
Saturday, June 20 at 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Tuesday, June 23 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Green Bean Players presents: The Frog Prince
Watch this classic fairytale come to life with a live performance by the Green Bean Players!
Monday, June 15 at 1 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Monday, June 15 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Tuesday, June 16 at 11 am
Maiden Town Hall
Tuesday, June 16 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Wednesday, June 17 at 3 pm
Conover Branch Library
Thursday, June 18 at 11 am
Southwest Branch Library
Thursday, June 18 at 3 pm
Claremont Branch Library
208th Army Band: Live in Concert
Wish America a happy 250th birthday with a live musical performance from the 208th Army Band.
Thursday, June 18 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Tuesday, June 23 at 4 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday, June 24 at 1 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Wednesday, June 24 at 4 pm
Conover Branch Library
Thursday, June 25 at 11 am
Main Library in Newton
Thursday, June 25 at 2 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Friday, June 26 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Catawba County Parks: Dino-palooza
Join local park rangers to learn all about dinosaurs in this interactive experience.
Wednesday, June 17 at 10 am
Maiden Town Hall
Wednesday, June 17 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Wednesday, June 24 at 1 pm
Mountain Creek Park
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, June 16
St. Stephens Branch Library
Tuesday, June 16
Conover Branch Library
by appointment
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.
Father’s Day Craft – Make Your Own Barbeque Rub
Thursday, June 18 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Participants will create a custom spice blend perfect for grilling season, combining herbs and spices to craft a unique barbeque rub to take home or gift. Learn basic tips for flavor pairing while making a thoughtful, handmade Father’s Day present.
Dino Size
Saturday, June 20 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Are you taller than an Oviraptor or a T-Rex? Participants will create "to scale” dinosaur drawings together or individually. After creating life-sized drawings, attendees can compare their own height to the various sizes of dinosaurs.
Programs for teens!
Dino Terrariums
Unearth your creativity & design a miniature prehistoric world by building a dino-inspired terrarium. To register, please call 828-466-6818 for Southwest and 828-466-6827 for Sherrills Ford-Terrell.
Tuesday, June 16 at 2 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Wednesday, June 17 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Teen DIY Dino Keychains
Tuesday, June 16 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Use beads to make a cute dinosaur charm to adorn your keys, bag, or backpack!
Inking for Comic Books
Tuesday, June 16 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Flex your artistic muscles and practice different inking techniques as we take a comic panel from a sketch to final line in this action-packed program. To register, please call 828-428-2712.
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.
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
Shelf-Care Book Club
Monday, June 15 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Treat yourself to the best kind of self-care: a good book! June’s book is The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.
Be a Summer Lifesaver
Tuesday, June 16 from 12 - 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
The Big Red Bus (OneBlood) will be rolling in for a community blood drive. Donors will receive a free t-shirt and a gift card as a thank you for helping save lives.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, June 17 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.
Unearth a Family Story
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Rediscover a forgotten war hero, scarred by the ravages of war. His moving story, from humble roots to a heartfelt memorial 107 years later, evokes empathy for our ancestors’ sacrifices. Get inspired to celebrate your family’s military heroes and their enduring legacy of bravery.
Digging Rock & Roll: All-American Trivia Night
Thursday, June 18 at 2 pm
Conover Branch Library
Celebrate America’s 250th with a lively trivia night! Challenge your knowledge of American history and rock & roll, and enjoy a fun evening of competition, laughter, and prizes.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, June 18 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum in Downtown Newton
Selecting a diverse range of works and authors, in June we’re talking about The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.
Juneteenth Storytelling
Thursday, June 18 from 5 - 7:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
The library is welcoming back storyteller, Julian Gooding, to share his tales along with a foodways presentation. At 5pm there will be a free hot dog meal and community gathering with coloring sheets and games for kids. Storytelling will begin at 5:30.
Preserve Your Family Story: Memory Book Workshop
Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Give yourself a place to preserve the stories of your family with our Memory Notebook Workshop at the library! This unique program invites participants to construct a personalized notebook with premade prompts to help you better “unearth” your (or a loved ones) story. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, June 19 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner friendly, gentle flow yoga class.
Senior Adult Music Bingo
Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Get ready to rock out to the melodies of the 50's, 60's, and 70's with Valerie Carpenter. Free to play and prizes awarded! To register, please call Catawba Council on Aging at 828-328-2269.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Long View Town Hall Visit
Monday, June 15 from 2 - 5 pm
2404 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
Join us each month for library card sign-ups, checking-out materials, craft programs for adults, and storytimes for families.
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, June 17 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.
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, June 18 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.
Conover Juneteenth
Friday, June 19 at 6 pm
Conover City Park
361 5th Ave SE, Conover, NC 28613
Join us for music, storytime, crafts, and fun all relating to Juneteenth!
5th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 20 at 3 pm
Lenoir-Rhyne University
We are celebrating the 5th year of Juneteenth in Catawba County with one big event sponsored by all the municipalities in the Juneteenth Collaborative.
