Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 23-30
Published: November 21, 2025
All library locations will be closed from 5 pm on Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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
Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two
This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Mondays at 10 am
Main Library in Newton
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 teens!
Teen Trivia: Holiday Edition!
Monday, November 24 at 5:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
We’re decking the halls with brain-busting questions and holiday hilarity! From reindeer facts to weird winter traditions, we’re turning up the cheer with a holly jolly trivia night just for teens! Ugly sweaters are optional.
Volunteens: Motivational Bookmarks
Tuesday, November 25 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us for a creative volunteer project! Teens will design and craft motivational bookmarks to share with our community. Participants will earn one volunteer hour.
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).
NC Works
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Get individual help in finding work and connecting to resources.
Mindful Movement
Wednesday at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Catawba County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm
Main Library in Newton, Rhodes Room
Check out new local history and genealogy materials available for research during this month's meeting.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Catawba Small Town Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 29 from 4 - 6:30 pm
Downtown Catawba
Come share in the holiday spirit with activities and storytime.
