Library Calendar: Upcoming Events

Adult Programs | YA Programs | Children's Programs

Calling all cultural artists! We are hosting our first Cultural Arts Fair 2020 on April 25th from 11am-2pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library - and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Follow the link below and fill out a vendor application. We are seeking mediums from cultures all around the world - this includes all art mediums from culinary to mixed media to performance art! We want all of the cultures in our community well represented.

Paper applications are available and accepted at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library location only. Vendor applications will be approved based on culture and medium represented first, and timing second.
For more information visit or call any of our library locations or visit us online at bcpls.org! Online Application

February Adult Programs

February Young Adult Programs

February Children's Programs

February 2020

February 1-February 29: Winter Reading Bingo - Cards available online and at all sites
February 1: Family Yoga - with AutumnDawn Yoga: VPL 10am
February 3: Duplo Club - CBH 5:30pm
February 3: YAAB - MPL 6pm
February 4: EcoExplore - Ornithology: MPL 4pm
February 4: YAAB - VPL 6pm
February 5: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: MPL 11am
February 5: Needlework in the Morning - 10am-Noon at Old World Baking Company in Valdese
February 6: Vaya Health Mental Health Presentation - Coping with Anxiety: MPL 12pm
February 6: Playtime with Ms. Sandy - Birth-age 5: CBH 11am
February 6: Lego Club - VPL 3:30pm - Pre-registration Required.
February 6: Homemade Happy Hour - DIY Bath Bombs: CBH 4pm - Pre-registration Required
February 7: Burke Writers League - for all ages and genres: Grace Ridge 2pm
February 7: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: VPL 10am
February 8: Movie Matinee - Harriet: MPL 2pm
February 8: Lego Club - CBH 11am - Pre-registration Required.
February 8: For the Love of Chocolate - a MPL Cool Kids Program: MPL 3pm - Pre-registration Required.
February 8: Beginners Taekwondo - with Taber's Black Belt Academy: VPL 10am
February 8: Beginners Yoga - with AutumnDawn Yoga: MPL 11am - Pre-registration Required
February 10: Paracord Craft Night - MPL 5:30pm - Supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis
February 11: Valentine's Day Storytime - 4pm at Adventure Bound Books in Morganton
February 11: Lit Movie Night - Maleficent: Mistress of Evil: VPL 5:30pm - Supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis
February 12: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: MPL 11am
February 12: Stories and Songs with Sharon Clarke - 10:45am
February 12: LEGO Challenge Night - MPL 6pm
February 13: Playtime with Ms. Sandy - Birth-age 5: CBH 11am
February 13: YA Memes 101 - CBH 4pm - Pre-registration Required
February 14: Needlework in the Morning - 10am - Noon at MPL
February 14: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: VPL 10am
February 15: Duplo Club - MPL 10am
February 15: Family Yoga - with AutumnDawn Yoga: VPL 10am
February 15: Cafe au Lit - The March, Book 1: MPL 1pm - Pre-Registration Required for free book and lunch. Spaces limited.
February 17: YA/Adult Pop Culture Trivia Night - MPL 5:30pm
February 18: Book Discussion at VPL - Where the Crawdads Sing: VPL 10am
February 18: Movies at Grace Ridge - Harriet: Grace Ridge 3pm
February 18: Cafe au Lit - Dread Nation: VPL 6pm - First 6 to register receive a free copy of the book.
February 19: Movies at East Burke Senior Center - Maleficent: EBSC 2pm
February 19: Needlework in the Morning - 10am-Noon at Old World Baking Company in Valdese
February 19: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: MPL 11am
February 19: Kids Cooking Club - CBH 3:30pm - Pre-registration Required.
February 20: Playtime with Ms. Sandy - Birth-age 5: CBH 11am
February 20: Los Mayas de Morganton - Community Workshop Series wit Toss: 4pm at Morganton City Hall - Pre-registration Required.
February 20: YA DIY Dog Treats 101 - CBH 4pm - Pre-registration Required
February 21: Burke Writers League - for all ages and genres: Grace Ridge 2pm
February 21: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: VPL 10am
February 22: Playdough Club - MPL 10am
February 22: Mardi Gras Madness - music, food, crafts, and Princess Tiana!: VPL 10am-Noon - open to all ages. Pre-registration required ONLY for cookie decorating (5th grade and under)
February 22: Teen Community Outreach Day - Dog Walking at BCFFA: 12:30-4pm - Pre-registration required. Spaces Limited. Transportation and lunch provided.
February 23: 18th Annual Gathering of the People - Jonesboro Community: MPL 3pm
February 24: Mixed Media Monday - Fused Glass Pendant: MPL 6pm - Pre-registration required.
February 24: Family Bingo and Game Night - CBH 6pm
February 24: Teen Dating Violence Awareness - presented by Options, Inc.: MPL 6pm - open to students, parents, and teachers
February 25: YA/Adult Mardi Gras Celebration - VPL 5:30pm - Pre-registration required.
February 26: Silver Star Readers - Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: Educated
February 26: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: MPL 11am
February 26: Kids Cooking Club - CBH 3:30pm - Pre-registration Required.
February 26: African Art and Folktales - a MPL Cool Kids Program: MPL 6pm - Pre-registration Required. For 3-5 graders.
February 27: Playtime with Ms. Sandy - Birth-age 5: CBH 11am
February 27: Girl Scout Storytime - MPL 4:30pm
February 27: Cafe au Lit - Dread Nation: CBH 4pm - First 6 to register receive a free copy of the book.
February 28: Playgroup - Birth-age 3: VPL 10am
February 28: Needlework in the Morning - MPL 10am-Noon
February 29: She Changed the World - 19th Amendment Exhibit from the NC Archives: MPL 10am-3pm
February 29: Beginners Taekwondo - with Taber's Black Belt Academy: VPL 10am

February 2020

Our Mission
Through partnerships, the Burke County Public Library develops readers, communities,
and cultural awareness by providing informational, educational, and creative opportunities.

Valdese Public Library
213 St. Germain Ave. SE
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-2421

Morganton Public Library
204 S. King Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-9260
Fax: (828) 433-1914

C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
101B Main Avenue West
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 764-9283