Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library October 11-18
Published: October 10, 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 kids, ages 6-11!
Pokémon Club
Wednesday, October 14 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Let’s paint some pumpkins to look like Pokeballs for a Pokémon spin on a Halloween classic!
Game Time! Halloween Edition
Saturday, October 17 from 5 - 7 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Celebrate Halloween with a library full of games, crafts, and activities. We’re partnering with the City of Claremont’s annual Trunk or Treat event at City Park, also 5 - 7 pm.
Programs for teens!
Teen Lit Lounge
Monday, October 12 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join fellow story lovers for book talk in a relaxed and welcoming library setting. This month, we will be discussing I Was Told There Would be Romance by Marie Arnold. Snacks provided.
Eat and be Scary: Monster Popcorn Balls
Tuesday, October 13 at 5 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Mash together some tasty Monster Popcorn Balls while enjoying a Halloween-themed movie!
Programs for adults!
Zumba Mondays!
Mondays at 6 pm
FUMC Newton Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a dance and movement class that’s too much fun to call exercise.
Stitch & Social
Tuesdays at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Knit. Crochet. Chat. Repeat. Bring your yarn, hooks, needles and your latest project. Make new friends while making something beautiful!
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays & Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for adults of all ages.
Mitford Museum & Jan Karon Presentation
Tuesday, October 13 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Calling all Jan Karon fans! Want a behind-the-scenes peek into the comforting town of Mitford? Join a docent from the Mitford Museum while she shares the real-life history, childhood stories, and inspiration behind the books. There will be a drawing for FREE books as well as light refreshments.
Mystery Mavens
Tuesday, October 13 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 The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes.
The Station Book Club
Wednesday, October 14 at 10 am
Conover Branch Library
All are welcome to join as we discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. We will also do a book-share at the end with other recommended reads. This book club meets every other month.
Quilling Project Day
Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Drop in to work on a holiday-themed quilling project for which we’ll be making tight coils, loose coils, teardrops and scrolls. By November (or sooner) we’ll assemble our quilled shapes into a Christmas tree or an ornament to create a hand-crafted holiday card so beautiful you’ll definitely want to deliver it in person.
Device Basics
Thursday, October 15 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Need a little help with your phone, tablet, or computer? Drop in for an hour dedicated to friendly tech assistance. Bring your questions and your device, and we’ll work through it together. Whether you’re learning the basics, trying to navigate an app, or simply stuck on something, no question is too simple!
Scams Targeting Seniors
Thursday, October 15 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join Amy Morton and Will Daughtrey from Peoples Bank as they discuss scams targeting seniors. They will be discussing why seniors are targeted, red flags to look for, different kinds of scams, how to report scams, and more.
Newton Book Club
Thursday, October 15 at 5 pm
Carpe Crustum, Downtown Newton
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Yoga at the Park
Friday, October 16 at 11 am
Mountain Creek Park
A certified yoga instructor will lead us through an all-levels friendly yoga class. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel as well as a small blanket.
Preserve Your Family Story: Cemetery Edition
Friday, October 16 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Meet at the Library to go over the essentials of preserving records from headstones, and then practice headstone rubbing at Eastview Cemetery.
Spooky Tree Paintings
Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Paint a spooky tree painting for Autumn. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
The Haunted Bookmobile
Saturday, October 17 from 5 - 7 pm
Claremont City Park, 3430 E Main St.
Step aboard our Haunted Bookmobile for a spooky adventure on wheels! Families can explore enchanting decorations, discover spellbinding books, and enjoy sweet treats!
