Catawba County Library - April Events
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
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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 This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows.
Ready to Learn Storytime: Bilingual
Miercoles a la 10 am Wednesdays at 10 am
St. Stephens Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para hora del cuento bilingüe, canciones, movimiento, aprendizaje y más para preescolares.
Join us for bilingual storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, learning and more for preschoolers.
Thursday Theater Matinee: Wish
Thursday, April 4 at 3 pm Southwest Branch Library School’s out, so spend the afternoon getting crafty and watching Disney’s Wish (rated PG). Kids will enjoy making origami stars and watching this imaginative movie about Asha’s wild wishes for happiness.
Clowning Around Thursday, April 4 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton Jesters and clowns entertain people with skills and silly antics. Test your skills with plate spinning, juggling, and more! Ideal for 3rd through 5th graders.
Pre-k Play
Saturday, April 13 at 11 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Join us for fun, fitnessfocused play with music, games, and an obstacle course! Kids will have a blast as they explore, exercise, and develop motor skills. For ages 2-5 years old.
Kid’s Book Club: Titanic Monday April 15 at 4:30 pm
Main Library in Newton Join us to talk about I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis and share Titanic facts.
Paws to Read
Tuesday, April appointment
St. Stephens
Library
Read with a certified therapy dog. Encourage your young reader through
reading with a certified therapy dog. To schedule your appointment, please call 828-466-6821.
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Homeschool Hangout Thursday, April 18 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library Are you a homeschooling family or group? Meet other homeschoolers while enjoying an activity and coloring pages!
Tales in the Garden: Spring into Community
Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm Main Library in Newton, Community Garden
Join us for this fun family program in the garden as we celebrate community and Springtime! Enjoy stories read in Hmong, English & Spanish. Make crafts, take home plants, and meet special guests including local Hmong gardener Mai Yang.
Perler Bead Club
Friday, April 19 at 4 pm Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make designs using small beads that are fused together with heat. Materials provided.
Taylor Swift Album Release Party
Monday, April 22 from 5 - 7 pm
Southwest Branch Library Swifties young and old are invited to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Tortured Poets Department! Fun for the whole family with trivia, karaoke, crafts, and more!
Do Re Me and You Dance Party
Friday, April 26 at 10 am St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us for 30 minutes of music and movement! For children 5 and under.
Poet-Tree
Saturday, April 27 at 11 am Conover Branch Library Anytime you rhyme, you’re bound to have a good time! Contribute a leaf to our PoetTree with your own original poem or haiku and decorate it while learning about rhymes, rhyming schemes and syllables.
Spilled Ink Poetry Hangout
Tuesday, April 30 at 1 pm Southwest Branch Library Tap into your creativity this National Poetry Month for an afternoon featuring blackout poetry, writing prompts, an open mic, and more! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6818.
Code Quest*
Tuesday, April 30 at 5:30 pm
Main Library in Newton Learn coding basics through fun games while boosting problem-solving skills. For 3rd – 5th grades. Taught by Aastha Patel, Challenger Early College High School student.
*Each session will build upon the last so register for all three sessions to maximize your learning experience. Sessions will be held on April 30, May 7, and May 14.
Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, April 9 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Help plan future teen programs and library resources while building leadership skills!
Teen Night
Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 pm St. Stephens Branch Library
It’s Board Game Night at the library! Grab your friends and enjoy a variety of fun board games. Snacks provided.
Clowning Around - Teens Tuesday April 9 at 5 pm Main Library in Newton Can you yo-yo? Spin a plate? Juggle? Have you tried out a kendama? Hang out with us for an evening of goofy fun.
Nintendo Switch Night Tuesday, April 23 at 5 pm Main Library in Newton Test your Mario Kart and Smash Bros skills. Bring a friend!
Teen Poetry Art Night Tuesday, April 30 at 6 pm Conover Branch Library Love art and poetry? Create a piece of art that draws inspiration from a poem of your choice! To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-5108.