Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library June 7-14
Published: June 05, 2026
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Summer is here! Let’s get this party started!
KICK OFF PARTIES 2026
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
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.
Pre-K STEAM
Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Families are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Sprout a Story
Friday, June 12 at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
How does grass grow? Why is it green? What does it do for our environment? Learn more at a special storytime with local soil and water expert, Leia Hamlyn!
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Tales in the Garden: UnEarth the Potato
Monday, June 8 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in the community garden as we unearth the story of the potato. Follow the potato’s journey from garden to plate and learn about Peruvian potatoes with special guest El Batan restaurant. We will also share a bilingual story and simple crafts. All ages welcome!
PAWS to Read
Tuesday, June 9
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.
*Square Dancing: Be There AND Be Square
Monday, June 8 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Swing your partner round-and-round while enjoying the fun of square dancing with our friends from Hart Square!
STEAM: Edible Earth
Wednesday, June 10 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Learn about the different soil layers and its vital role in sustaining life on our planet in this delicious activity. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Layers of Earth Treat Lab
Thursday, June 11 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Join us for a delicious dig and discovery adventurous hands-on program where science meets snacks. Using fun treats and snacks, kids will build their own edible model of the Earth’s layers from crust to core. As you stack each layer, you will learn what makes our planet so amazing, then enjoy your creation one tasty layer at a time. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Make Your Own Flag!
Thursday, June 11 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, learn about the American flag and design a flag of your very own!
Dinosaur Pottery Painting
Friday, June 12 at 3 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Get creative this summer with a dino-mite painting session just for kids! Join Creative Pottery and Art to paint your very own ceramic dinosaur and bring it to life with your own colors and style. Whether you go realistic or totally wild, this hands-on program is a fun way to relax, hang out, and show off your creativity. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Adopt-A-Dino
Saturday, June 13 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Young explorers are invited to participate in a dinosaur scavenger hunt throughout the library to discover prehistoric friends hidden along the way. Once the hunt is completed, choose a dinosaur to “adopt” and take home. Each adopted dinosaur comes with a personalized Adoption Paper featuring its name, unique personality, and fun dinosaur facts.
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
Stars, Stripes & Dino Nights: Trivia and Music Bingo
Monday, June 8 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
In honor of America 250, we’re bringing together dinosaurs, rock & roll, and patriotic fun. Challenge yourself with themed trivia, then sing along during Music Bingo featuring iconic American artists. It’s a lively, laugh-filled event that will have you dancing through the decades—and the ages!
Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
The Mystery Mavens book club welcomes new members and is open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book. Join us for a lively discussion on Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
Cooking with AI
Wednesday, June 10 at 2 pm
Long View Town Hall
Effectively interact with AI to explore recipes and build confidence in the kitchen.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Friday, June 12 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner friendly, gentle flow yoga class.
Qi Gong
Saturday, June 13 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.
Foxtrot 101
Saturday, June 13 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Glide into the world of ballroom with a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to the foxtrot. Learn the essential steps and smooth style that make this dance a timeless favorite. To register, please call 828-466-5108.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Herman Sipe Lunch & Library
Wednesday, June 10 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.
Conover Farmers Market
Saturday, June 13 from 8 am - 12 pm
Downtown Conover
202 1st Ave S, Conover, NC 28613
Stop by to check out materials and participate in library activities while you browse fresh farm products.
