Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 28-July 6
Published: June 20, 2025
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
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
Thursday, July 3 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Army Band
Monday, June 30 at 1 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
St. Stephens Branch Library
Southwest Branch Library
Join us as we enjoy the musical stylings of the 208th Army Band from Concord, NC at three different library locations. A perfect performance to get you pumped for Independence Day!
Lego Club
Wednesday, July 2 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. Enjoy this month’s lego challenge, building a shark, along with free play!
Dog Man Movie and Craft Day
Wednesday, July 2 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Celebrate everyone’s favorite canine hero as we screen this howl-larious movie and make a Dog Man craft!
Color our World: Poetry & Collage
Wednesday, July 2 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Kids will combine poetry and collage by creating a personalized piece of framed art.
Programs for teens!
Teen Self Defense
Tuesday, July 1 at 5:30 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Learn about the common profiles and tactics of attackers, blocking and striking techniques, defense against grabs and holds, and the legalities of self-defense. Participants are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing for this interactive hands-on training class.
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Kick off your week with a burst of Zumba, a dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise. It’s appropriate for every skill and ability level and open to anyone 14+ (parental signature required for teens under 18).
Purl and Chain
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Make new friends and enjoy the company of others while you knit and crochet. This month we will be working on the different variations of crochet stitches. Bring your own supplies - some yarn provided.
Canva Creators Course
Wednesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
Interested in creating flyers, social media posts, or even print products with your own personal designs? Join us as we walk through the process of creating with Canva! You will learn to set up a free Canva account, choose design templates, and interact with different design elements. This 4-week course will give you the confidence to create, post, and print your own designs using Canva! To register, please call 828-465-9565.
Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday, June 28 from 9 - 11 am
Main Library in Newton
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting in the community garden. Whether you're a gardening expert or just starting out, all ages and experience levels are welcome.
*No Gentle Flow Yoga, Mindful Movement, or Adult Recess on Friday, July 4)
Qi Gong
Saturday, July 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.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Public Health Farmers Market
Thursday, July 3 from 10 am - 1 pm
3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory
The Library to Go will be bringing the party to the farmers market with music, games, and books for all ages.
