Children's Programs and Events

  • Upcoming
    Events

  • Yoga at
    the Library

  • She Changed
    the World

  • Los Mayas
    de Morganton

  • Morganton
    Storytimes

  • Valdese
    Storytimes

  • C.B. Hildebrand
    Storytimes

Due to library closures, programming has been suspended at this time. Please check with us here on our website, or through our Facebook page for updates. Many of our programs will be rescheduled for dates after we are able to reopen.

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Books2Go

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NC Kids Digital Library offers e-books, audiobooks, streaming videos, and Read-Alongs - specifically designed for youth ages pre-K through 4th grade. All you need is a library card number and PIN!

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Parenting and Parent Teacher Resources

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Booklists 2019-2020

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Note: All books are available through the Burke County Public Library, and most of them are available as eBooks through Overdrive.

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Internet Safety

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Program to be rescheduled. Date TBA.

Pre-registration is required beginners yoga at the library With AutumnDawn Yoga Burke County Public Library invites you to brought to you by: Session begins at 9:30am. Participants are welcome to bring their own mats, but some will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is free and open to all ages! Saturday, March 14th @ the Morganton Public LIbrary

Download the Beginners Yoga Flyer

Yoga & Taekwondo @ the Valdese Public Library Join the us for a new series of family health & wellness programs provided by the Valdese Public Library. All programs will be held in the Community Room. AutumnDawn Yoga Feb-1 @ 10 am Feb-15 @ 10 am Mar-12 @ 6:30 pm Mar-26 @ 6:30 pm Apr-9 @ 6:30 pm Apr-23 @ 6:30 pm May-7 @ 6:30 pm May-21 @ 6:30 pm Taekwondo with Taber's Blackbelt Academy Feb-8 @ 10 am Feb-29 @ 10 am Mar-7 @ 10 am Mar-21 @ 10 am Apr-4 @ 10 am Apr-18 @ 10 am May-2 @ 10 am May-16 @ 10 am Limited supply of mats provided. No Pre-registration Necessary For more information on these and other library programs, visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call, or visit the library today. Valdese Public Library ~ 828-874-2421 213 St. Germain Ave SE Valdese, NC 28690

Download the Yoga and Taekwondo at VPL Flyer

We Can Do It: American Women in History Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6pm Morganton Public Library *Open to all ages *Free to public -Call 828-764-9269 for more information Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment with our show. This is the perfect show to inspire audiences-girls and boys alike! An incredible adventure featuring some of the world’s most remarkable female pio-neers. Your audience will discover incredible and groundbreak-ing women like Amelia Earhardt, Sacajawea, Susan B. Anthony and more!

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TOSS Presenta Los Mayas de Morganton Exhibition and Workshop Series Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of the Guatemalan population in Morganton through art! Exhibition: February 3-March 31 City Hall Lobby 305 E Union St a100 Morganton, NC Art viewable during regular business hours Workshops: Open to all ages February 20 4-5pm at City Hall March 19 4-5pm at Morganton Public LIbrary RSVP by calling the library 828-764-9274 Sponsored by City of Morganton, TOSS, the Burke County Public Library, and Little Guatemala

Download the Los Mayas de Morganton Flyer

Morganton Public Library Storytimes

Baby Bookworms | Birth-3 Playgroup | Terrific Tots
Pre-School Pals | Library Explorers | Cool Kids Club

Library Directions

Registration is required for all storytimes, sign up today by stopping by your library!

Playdough Club

Saturday, February 22, 2020
10am at MPL

Playdough is great for using and advancing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and imagination! We meet every 4th Saturday from 10am-11am in the Morganton Public Library meeting room. For children ages 5 and younger. No pre-registration is required to attend.



Baby Bookworms

Baby Bookworms is a first time library experience for our youngest patrons. Children through 23 months will enjoy library time complete with rhymes, songs, movement activities, a short story, and a hands on craft or art activity. Caregivers will enjoy meeting other parents and grandparents in the community and learning ways to promote early literacy skills at home! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to share the library with your child. It is never to early to promote literacy!

Library Play Group: Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am


Bookworms Flyer

Baby Bookworms Flyer
Click to download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!

Stop by or call the Youth Services Department for details on current and upcoming sessions for Babybookworms.

Please pre-register for this session by contacting the Youth Services Department at 764-9274



Birth-3 Playgroup

Playgroups

Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. This family-led playgroup is FREE and no-pregistration is required!

Who: Children ages birth-3 and their parent or caregiver
When: Every Wednesday Morning from 11am-12pm.
Where: The Morganton Public Library

Toys and light refreshments will be provided. Coffee will also be available for grown ups!

This playgroup will be held after Baby Bookworms Storytime. You do not have to be signed up for Baby Bookworms to attend the playgroup.



Terrific Tots

A storytime for children 2 year-olds. We meet on Tuesdays at 10am.

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Call 828-764-9274 or stop by the library to sign up.


February Flyer

Terrific Tots Flyer for February
Click to download the Terrific Tots Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.



Preschool Pals

A storytime for children 3-5 years-old. We meet on Thursdays at 10:30am at the Morganton Public Library.

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required . Call 764-9274 or stop by the library to sign up.


February Flyer

Preschool Pals Flyer for February
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.

Lego and Duplo Clubs

Welcome Lego and Duplo maniacs! Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs and DUPLO Clubs. LEGOS/DUPLOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with.
Stay tuned for meeting times and days each month. Pre-registration is required as noted.


MPL Duplo Club

For ages 1-5.

Saturday, February 15
10am at MPL


MPL Lego Challenge Night

Bring a friend, and stop by the Morganton Public Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday nights of each month for a themed LEGO challenge. We will read a story, and build creations with LEGOS in response to the theme of the story.(Dates are subject to change due to other library events). No registration required. Program will be held in the Meeting Room downstairs. For all ages.

Wednesday, February 12
6:00-7:30pm at MPL

Girl Scout Storytime

Thursday, February 27
4:30pm at MPL

Want more information? Contact the library.



Library Explorers

Library Explorers is designed for children in grades K-2, and is held on Tuesdays at 4pm. Club times may vary depending on activities planned. Pre-Registration is required.


February Flyer

Library Explorers Flyer for February
Click to download the Library Explorers Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.



Cool Kids Club

Cool Kids Club is designed for children in grades 3-5. Club times and dates vary depending on activities planned. Most months, club will be held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 3pm, and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Check monthly calendar for dates, times, and activities. Registration is required.


February Flyer

Cool Kids Flyer for February
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.

Come by the library to register now for Storytimes!.

Baby Bookworms | Terrific Tots | Pre-School Pals
Library Explorers | Cool Kids

Library Directions

Pre-registration is required for all storytimes


Baby Bookworms

For 1 year olds.

Thursdays at 10:00am
Pre-registration is required.


February Flyer

Baby Bookworms Flyer for February
Click to download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!




Terrific Tots

For 2 year olds.

Mondays at 10:00am
Pre-registration is required.


February Flyer

Terrific Tots Flyer for February
Click to download the Terrific Tots Flyer!



Preschool Pals

For 3-5 year olds.

Wednesdays at 10:00am
Pre-registration is required.


February Flyer

Preschool Pals Flyer for February
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!



Birth-3 Playgroup

Playgroups

For birth-3 year olds.

Fridays at 10:00am
Pre-registration is NOT required.

Lego and Duplo Clubs

Welcome Lego and Duplo maniacs! Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs and DUPLO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with.
Pre-registration is required.


VPL Lego Club

For All Ages. Pre-registration required.

Thursday, February 6:
3:30-4:30pm at VPL

Want more information? Contact the library.



Library Explorers

For K-2nd grade level.

Tuesdays at 3:00pm
Pre-registration is required.


February Flyer

Library Explorers Flyer for February
Click to download the Library Explorers Flyer!



Cool Kids Club

For students in grades 3rd-5th.

Tuesdays at 3:00pm
Pre-registration is required.


February Flyer

Cool Kids Flyer for February
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Contact the library at 874-2421 for registration details.

C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Storytimes

Baby Bookworms | Porch Play | Terrific Tots
Pre-School Pals | Library Explorers | Cool Kids

Library Directions

Pre-registration is required for all storytimes


Baby Bookworms

For Those 1-2 Years Old
Thursdays at 10:30am


February Flyer

Baby Bookworms Flyer for February
Click to download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.



Play Time with Ms. Sandy

Playgroups

For birth-5 year olds.

Thursdays at 11:00am
No registration is required.

Jump Rope, Sack Races, Spin N' Skip, Games, Hoola Hoops, and More! Play time will take place on the back porch or in the meeting room No registration is required.



Terrific Tots Storytime

For Those 2 Years Old
Tuesdays from 10:45-11:45am (please note time change due to "mobile" pre-school changes).


February Flyer

Terrific Tots Flyer for February
Click to download the Terrific Tots Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.



Preschool Pals

For Those 3-5 Years Old
Wednesdays from 10:45-11:45am (please note time change due to "mobile" pre-school changes).


February Flyer

Preschool Pals Flyer for February
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.

Lego and Duplo Clubs

Welcome Lego and Duplo maniacs! Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs and DUPLO Clubs. LEGOS/DUPLOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with.
Stay tuned for meeting times and days each month. Pre-registration is required as noted.


CBH Lego Club

For ages 6 and up. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, February 8
11am at CBH


CBH Duplo Club

For ages 1-5. Pre-registration required.

Monday, February 3
5:30pm at CBH

Kids Cooking Club

Wednesday, February 19
3:30pm at CBH
OR
Wednesday, February 26
3:30pm at CBH

Pre-registration is required.

Sharon Clarke

Music and Stories with Sharon Clarke

Wednesday, February 12 - 10:45am at CBH

For all Ages. No registration Required.

Want more information? Contact the library.



Library Explorers

For those in grades K-2
Thursdays at 3:30pm


February Flyer

Library Explorers Flyer for February
Click to download the Library Explorers Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.

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Cool Kids Club

For those in grades 3-5
Tuesdays at 3:30pm


February Flyer

Cool Kids Flyer for February
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Want more information? Contact the library.

Come by the library to register for Storytimes!.

Contact the library at 764-9283 for registration details.

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