All locations of the Burke County Public Library are open (by appointment) to the public. Curbside pick-up (Books2Go) is also available. Appointments can be made by phone. Please continue to return all materials via book box/drop at each site. Click for more details.
Children's Programs and Events
Upcoming Events
Take It Make It Craft
TOSS Grab Bag
Zoom for Tots and Pals
Once a week we will design a personalized chalk message for your child to see their name beside. Comment on the Chalk Doodles Facebook Post with your child's first name - and we will pick a different name each week. We Miss you!
Don't have Facebook but want to participate? Call the Kid's Room at MPL and ask for details!
Looking for Accelerated Reader Point Information? How about research for a school project? Or even an online storytime video?
Missing Storytimes at the Library? Check out our Facebook Group just for you!
Don't use Facebook, but want to be involved? Call your library and ask us about how you can access the online storytimes!
Looking for a live storytime (via Zoom) for your 2-5 year old child? Check out Ms. Claudia's new storytimes! More details on the Zoom for Tots and Pals tab.
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!
A collection of resources for parents seeking parenting advice, school-work help, and play ideas.
At this time, all children's programming has been suspended until social distancing has been relaxed or discontinued. Online storytimes are underway! Please check with us here on our website, or through our Facebook page for updates.
A Curbside Pick-up Craft Program at MPL
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11am and 3pm-4pm
See Make It Take It Craft Tab for details.
A Take and Make Craft Pick up for Kids.
Art bags include a Papel Picado Mexican traditional craft with all supplies needed. Bags are free, and a limited supply! Available at all Burke County Public Libraries. Call your library today to sign up for your bag!
Art Bags made by TOSS Art Studio, and purchased with grant funds from the Grace Episcopal Church Foundation.
