Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library November 9-16
Published: November 07, 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
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
Fridays at 10 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
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
Friday, November 14 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
STEAMed: Bread & Butter
Monday, November 10 at 5:30 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Get ready to shake things up! Explore the science behind cream and discover how to turn cream into butter in this tasty, hands-on program just in time for Thanksgiving.
Paws to Read
Tuesday, November 11 by appointment
St. Stephens Branch Library
Practice reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule an appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
Exploring the Night Sky with Catawba Valley Astronomy Club
Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Norman B. Coley Amphitheater at Conover City Park
Gather outdoors for a guided look at the night sky as we explore the cosmos together. Whether you’re a seasoned skywatcher or just curious about what shines overhead, this event is perfect for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to bring a smart phone for taking digital astrophotos with smart telescopes.
Perler Bead Club
Thursday, November 13 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.
Programs for teens!
Teen Painted Mugs
Monday, December 10 at 3:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Spruce up a plain mug with this foolproof painting method guaranteed to look great!
STEAM: Microscope Art
Monday, November 10 at 5:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Ready to turn science into art? Dive into the microscopic world to discover astonishing patterns and textures invisible to the naked eye. Then use these magnified images as the tiny subjects for a unique still-life session.
Macramé Gnomes
Wednesday, November 12 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Celebrate fall with us by creating your very own macramé gnome.
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
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Fridays at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through a beginner-friendly, gentle flow yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Smartphone Basics for Seniors
Fridays at 1:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn about and ask all of your smartphone questions in this weekly series!
Weathering the Holidays: a Crash Course
Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Holidays, the most wonderful time and often the most stressful! Find out about easy and practical strategies for making a measurable improvement to your sense of well-being as you enter the Holiday Season.
Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, November 11 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 Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon.
Piano Recital by Joyce O’Neal
Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Joyce O’Neal will present “Famous and Forgotten.” This program includes a collection of pieces by composers who have remained famous, and by composers who were famous but are now largely forgotten. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library.
Social Media for Job Search
Thursday, November 13 at 2 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn tips on using social media to increase job search. This program is presented by NCWorks.
Conquistadors in Western North Carolina
Thursday, November 13 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Years before the English settlements of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth Rock, Spanish conquistadors explored the western part of the state and built Fort San Juan in the native village of Joara, in what is now Burke County. Mike Carpenter will bring history to life as he speaks about the occupation, the demise of the soldiers, and the fascinating discoveries being unearthed at the present-day archeological site.
Needle-Felted Fall Sheep
Saturday, November 15 at 1 pm
Main Library in Newton
Get your creativity on and learn to needle-felt a beginner friendly sheep decked out in a scarf for the fall! All supplies provided! To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Valley Hills Mall Visit
Friday, November 14 from 10 am - 1 pm
1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory
Join us in the Community Room on the lower level across from the Children’s Place for storytime at 10 am and outside by the van until 1 pm for checking out books!
Choo Choo & Snowman, Too
Saturday, November 15 from 11 am - 3 pm
1123 N Main Ave, Newton
Celebrate the holidays with a fun-filled day in Downtown Newton’s Depot District!
