Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library October 25-31
Published: October 22, 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.
Tales in the Garden/Cuentos en el Huerto: Monster Mess
Monday, October 26 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us in the community garden for bilingual stories, crafts, and ooey-gooey learning fun! Explore alongside our county HazMat Unit as we investigate, learn how the pros safely handle hazardous materials, and create your very own batch of monster slime!
Programs for kids, ages 6-11!
Pokémon Club
Monday, October 26 at 5:30 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us for the first meeting of our new Pokémon Club. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon character and get ready for a fun-filled adventure! We’ll make a Pokémon-themed craft, talk about our favorite cards, and learn how to play with a beginning round of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Whether you’re a seasoned Trainer or just getting started, everyone is welcome!
Library Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Conover Branch Library
Stop by for some Halloween fun and candy with a drop in from our PAWS to Read dog, Sunshine!
Library Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Enjoy some sweet treats and spooky fun in our community garden and then trick-or-treat your way through the library, stopping for games and activities as we go!
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.
Halloween Trivia Night
Monday, October 26 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of Halloween trivia! Trivia night will be packed with creepy facts, festive vibes, and frightfully fun prizes! Bonus points awarded to teams who come dressed in costume.
Quilling Project Days
Wednesday, October 28 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.
Yoga at the Park
Friday, October 30 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.
Qi Gong
Saturday, October 31 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.
