Catawba County News
This Week @ Your Library October 5-12
Published: October 03, 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.
Pre-K STEAM
Wednesday, October 8 at 11 am
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to build confidence in learning.
Programs for children, ages 6-11!
Homeschool STEAM: Chopped Jr.
Tuesday, October 7 at 1 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Attention aspiring chefs!! Join us as we host the library’s version of Chopped. Create, title, & present a table of terror dish made from select ingredients. To register, please call 828-466-6818.
Lego Club
Wednesday, October 8 at 10 am
Maiden Branch Library
Come for brick-snapping fun! We'll supply the Lego - you bring your imagination! Build, make and play as we explore our creativity through Lego. We will have free play and a fall themed lego building challenge.
Ghostly Egg Drop Challenge
Wednesday, October 8 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Engineer the perfect contraption to keep your ghosts safe in this spooky twist on the classic egg drop challenge!
Create-a-Creature
Friday, October 10 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Turn everyday tissue boxes into wild, wacky monsters! Kids will design and build their own creative creatures. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!
Programs for teens!
Cross-stitch for Beginners
Tuesday, October 7 at 5 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create a Halloween-themed design.
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.
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!
Mindful Movement
Fridays at 3 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Low impact exercise and gentle stretching for all ages.
Bullet Journaling 101
Monday, October 6 at 6 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Get organized your way! Learn the basics of bullet journaling—a flexible, creative system for tracking tasks, goals, and more. Perfect for beginners.
Digital Inclusion Celebration
Tuesday, October 7 from 2 - 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Join us for a special day highlighting the library’s digital resources with workshops, games, and prizes!
Family Literacy Night: Decodable Books
Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm
Maiden Branch Library
Learn about decodable books, stories that match the phonics skills your child is learning in school or at home.
Job Searching Boot Camp: Online job searching & applications
Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Online applications and job search sites can be overwhelming, but we’ll equip you with the skills you need to navigate them like a pro.
Creative Outlet: Night-Time Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 8 at 6 pm
Main Library in Newton
Choose an image (a bat, a moon or a star) to create a pumpkin decoration. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Needle Felting
Thursday, October 9 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a ghost "painting." Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please call 828-466-6827.
Adult Children of Aging Parents: Medicare and SHIIP - the ‘Must-Knows’
Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton
This program will help caregivers understand the differences between Medicare and SHIIP programs, and how their aging parents might benefit from each. Council on Aging Director Vickie Blevins will share her expertise on these vital programs.
Become a Tombstone Tourist
Thursday, October 9 at 6 pm
Claremont Branch Library
Join genealogist Rhonda Roederer as she steps beyond the headstones to uncover hidden stories and rich ancestral clues. Cemeteries are outdoor museums waiting to be explored. Your ancestors are ready to tell their stories—are you ready to listen?
Website Building 101
Thursday, October 9 at 6 pm
Online via Zoom
Learn options for hosting a website and the basics of getting started. To register, please call 828-465-9565.
Internet Basics
Friday, October 10 at 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Learn tips and tricks for surfing the internet, uploading and downloading files, and how to avoid clickbait. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
DIY – Needle Felting Pumpkins
Saturday, October 11 at 2 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a cute, fuzzy pumpkin—perfect for fall! No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Visit with the Library to Go - out in the community!
Conover National Night Out
Tuesday, October 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
361 5th Ave SE, Conover
Join police, fire, EMS, military, and librarians from around the county for a night out!
Music on Main
Thursday, October 9 from 6 - 9 pm
Downtown Newton
Library to Go will be providing children’s activities during this fun downtown event.
Valley Hills Mall
Friday, October 10 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!
