DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!
Program is now
Tuesday, December 18

5:30-7:30pm at the First United Methodist Church in Valdese

Choice of holiday-themed wooden craft shape for Children, Teens (grades Kindergarten-12th grade) and Adults to paint.
You must pre-register and choose your craft shape at the Valdese Public Library prior to program.
All supplies, holiday music and refreshments provided.

Christmas Canvas Art for Juniors

Saturday, December 8, 2018
10am at VPL

For children in Pre-K.

Giant Christmas Weaving Board Party

Saturday, December 15, 2018
10am at VPL

For children K-5th grades.

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This holiday season the Burke County Public Library is partnering with the community for Project Bumble Tree, to benefit the residents of Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center. To get involved, choose a Bumble from the tree and register at the front desk at MPL. You will be given a “Bumble Bag” to fill, decorate and return, along with a list of suggested (but not required!) items. Be sure to bring your bag back by December 15th!
See the Bumble Tree Tab for more information.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
5:30 at MPL

Story begins at 5:30 pm, followed by the movie and ornament craft.
Light refreshments provided. Open to all ages, no registration necessary.
(The film is rated PG; parental discretion advised.) Costumes are welcome!

Welcome Lego maniacs! Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS 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, December 1
11am at CBH

CBH Duplo Club

For ages 1-5. Pre-registration required.

Monday, December 3
3:30pm at CBH

VPL Lego Club

For All Ages. Pre-registration required.

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

MPL Lego Makerspace

For all ages.

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

MPL Duplo Club

For ages 1-5.

Saturday, December 15
10am at MPL

Parenting and Parent Teacher Resources

A collection of resources for parents seeking parenting advice, school-work help, and play ideas.

DATE CHANGE DUE TO SNOW
Monday, December 17 from 5-7pm at CBH

Pictures with Santa, Cookies with Mrs. Santa, Music by Chalicosy, Storytelling, Craft Stations, Movies, Hot Cocoa, and Much More!
Free Event for All Ages. Co-Sponsored by the East Burke Senior Center

The Nutcracker
Craft and Movie Party

Saturday, December 15, 2018
2:30pm at MPL

Join us for a showing of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. ( Rated G | 1993 | 1 hr 32 mins)
We will make Nutcracker themed crafts while watching the movie.

Light refreshments will be provided. No pre-registration required.

DIY Christmas Gifts

A MPL Cool Kids Program

Saturday, December 8, 2018
3pm at MPL

Pre-registration is required. For 3rd-5th graders.

Saturday, December 22: 2-4pm at MPL

Storytime 2:00pm
Santa and his Farm Friends (Petting Zoo) 2:00-4:00pm
FREE Hot Chocolate | No pre-registration required to attend

Girl Scout Storytime

Thursday, December 20, 2018
4pm at MPL

Family New Year's Celebration

Monday, December 31, 2018
6pm at MPL

Join us for a Family New Year’s Celebration.Stories with Nanny P, Crafts, bubbles, balloons and Light refreshments!
Pre-registration is required.

Motheread

Wednesday, November 28: 11am at MPL

Join us in the meeting room at the Morganton Public Library every 4th Wednesday at 11:00am for Motheread presented by the Burke Literacy Council. This FREE program is for children ages birth-5 and their caregiver. No pre-registration required to attend.

Playgroup at MPL

An open play group for children ages birth-3 years.
We meet Wednesday mornings at 11am at the Morganton Public Library.
Toys, activities, play equipment provided.
No Pre-Registration is required.

Playtime with Ms. Sandy at CBH

An open play group for children ages birth-5 years.
We will meet Thursday mornings at 11am at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library.
No Pre-Registration is required.

Playgroup at VPL

An open play group for children ages birth-3 years.
We meet Friday mornings at 10am at the Valdese Public Library.
Toys, activities, play equipment provided.
No Pre-Registration is required.

NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books
Booklists 2018-2019

Click to view the different NCSLMA Battle of the Books Booklist 2018-2019

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

Internet Safety

A collection of resources to help you and your family safely work and play on the Internet.