Burke County Public Library

Adult Programs
September 2026 Programs for Adults at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features browns and oranges with an apple theme, and information about programs offered at the library for adults. Any programs marked as needing registration can be preregistered for by calling or visiting your library (828-764-9261, 828-874-2421, or 828-764-9283). Tuesday, September 1: Savory Spice Club Pick up. Pre-registration required. Participants will receive a call when pick-up is available at preferred library. Thursday, September 3: Savory Spice Chop Shop. 5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required, but you do not need to be registered for the Savory Spice Club to attend. Friday, September 4: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Valdese Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, September 7: Libraries closed for Labor Day. Wednesday, September 9: Partner's Educational Lunch Series: Medication Safety - Coping Skills. 12-1pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Bring your lunch. CEUs available. Wednesday, September 9: Digital Literacy for Seniors: Cloud Storage. 2-3pm at the Morganton Public Library. Presented by Western Piedmont Council of Governments. No registration is required. Friday, September 11: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich. No registration required. Monday, September 14: Bibliomaniacs Subscription Boxes available! Bibliomaniacs is a free monthly subscription box for Adult Book lovers. Boxes include a library book and fun items relating to the theme. Boxes available Monday, September 14, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Available at all sites. Tuesday, September 15: Plot Hounds Book Discussion - 10am at the Valdese Public Library. This month's title: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. No registration required. Friday, September 18: Friends of the Library's Fall Book Sale at the Collett Street Recreation Center (downstairs). Member's Only Preview sale from 4:30-7pm (you can join at the door!) Saturday, September 19: Friends of the Library's Fall Book Sale at the Collett Street Recreation Center (downstairs). 9am-12:30pm. Cash or check only. Pleae bring bags/boxes for your purchases. Bag sale will be from 1-3pm. Fill a brown bag for just $10! Monday, September 21: Paint in the Evening - 5:30pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, September 22: Digital Drop In (presented by Western Piedmont Council of Governments). Pre-register for a 30 minute one on one session with a Digital Navigator. Between 9:30am and Noon at the Morganton Public Library. Wednesday, September 23: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: The Creek the Crone and the Cro by Leah Weiss. No registration required. Thursday, September 24: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, September 25: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Saturday, September 26: Cherokee Baskets Exhibit at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum. Leave from MPL at 10am, return by 5pm. Pre-registration is required. Transportation is provided and space is limited. Monday, September 28: Mixed Media Monday - 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, September 30: Join us as we welcome the manager of the Crossnore Heritage Orchard and learn about Heritage Apples. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. The Library is online at www dot bcpls dot org, on Facebook at bcpls, and on Instagram at bcplsnc. Email or call with questions: programs at bcpls dot org. 828-764-9269. Join us each week on Facebook and in the News Herald and The Paper for pictures and history from the local area. Both Throwback Thursday and Picture Burke are featured. Brought to you by the North Carolina Room. Programs are supported by Burke County, The Library Foundation of Burke County, the Friends of the Burke County Public Library, and additional community partners as noted on this calendar.

Upcoming Programs for Adults

Programs that require pre-registration are marked as such. To register, or for more information, please call or visit your library.

Promotional flyer for a painting event at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library with pumpkins and event details. Transcribed Text: Paint in the Evening Monday, September 21 5:30 PM C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Join us as we paint Fall fun! All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required. Adults only. Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information or to register.
Promotional flyer for a Crochet Café event at Valdese Public Library, featuring inviting text about the event and details on date and time. Transcribed Text: YA + ADULT SERVICES CROCHET CAFÉ LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA WITH FRIENDS WHO SHARE YOUR LOVE OF CROCHET? JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY CROCHET CAFÉ! BRING YOUR WIP TO AN EVENING OF WARM DRINKS AND CHATTING WITH NEW FRIENDS. OPEN TO ADULTS AND TEENS! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for "Weaving our Heritage: Cherokee Baskets" trip, featuring a woman weaving a basket against a mountain backdrop. Transcribed Text: WMᎯ SEᎴᏅᏛ Weaving our Heritage: Cherokee Baskets Trip to Blowing Rock Art & History Museum Saturday, September 26 Morganton Public Library (Leaving at 10am) Transportation and bottled water will be provided Pre-registration is required *Waiver is required Adults only Basket weaving is one of the oldest forms of material culture, dating back thousands of years. Its practice among indigenous people sustainably uses—and honors—the natural materials that make up their environment. Call 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information.
Event poster for “Forging a Nation: Our Role in the Revolution,” an America 250 exhibit opening and book signing featuring historian Michael C. Hardy on October 7 at Morganton Public Library. Transcribed Text: Forging a Nation: Our Role in the Revolution Join us in celebration of America 250 on the anniversary of the Revolutionary Battle of Kings Mountain as we kick off our new exhibits: Forging a Nation and March to Kings Mountain October 7 - 6:00 pm Morganton Public Library Exhibit Opening Reception & Book Signing Special guest author and award-winning historian, Michael C. Hardy will discuss his new book. Exhibits available until October 30. AMERICA 250 NC BURKE COUNTY Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution MICHAEL C. HARDY BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Live Well your way
Promotional poster for two America 250 exhibits at the Morganton Public Library, featuring patriotic red, white, and blue graphics, a colonial soldier silhouette, exhibit descriptions, and dates October 7–30. Transcribed Text: Forging a Nation: Our Role in the Revolution Celebrate America 250 with two historic exhibits at the Morganton Public Library. Forging a Nation: The American Revolution and the Path to Independence Explore how North Carolina helped forge a new nation during one of the most transformative periods in history. Through maps, historical documents, and everyday objects, this exhibit reveals the state’s role in the struggle for independence, from early protests against British rule and the battles fought on Carolina soil to the drafting of the Constitution. Oct 7-30 March to Kings Mountain Explore the Overmountain Men's journey during the American Revolution. Men from Burke and surrounding areas gathered at Quaker Meadows just days before their decisive victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. This exhibit takes a look at what compelled the local men to fight, the events of the battle, and long lasting impact of the Patriot victory. AMERICA 250 NC BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Live well @ your library
Promotional flyer for a book discussion featuring "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid at Valdese Public Library on September 15 at 10am. Transcribed Text: Plot Hounds Book Discussion The SEVEN HUSBANDS of EVELYN HUGO BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID Tuesday, September 15 10am Valdese Public Library FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 828-764-9269 OR EMAIL DANIELLE.TOWNSEND@BURKENC.ORG
Promotional image for "The Oxymorons" adult book club with details about the event, including date, time, and featured book. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow by Leah Weiss Wednesday, September 23 • 6:00 PM Morganton Public Library FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260. This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up. No pre-registration is required to attend!
Flyer for "Mixed Media Monday" at the Morganton Public Library featuring colorful text on a blue wooden background, with details about the event and sponsor logos. Transcribed Text: MIXED MEDIA MONDAY @ the Morganton Public Library *Mixed Media combines several different mediums. Monday, September 28, 6pm Floral Fabric Ghostie *Pre-registration is required *Open to adults only. *Limited availability Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information or to register.
Close-up of a red apple on a tree branch with green leaves, promoting a "Heritage Apple Presentation" at the Morganton Public Library on September 30 at 6 PM. Transcribed Text: Heritage Apple Presentation Wednesday, September 30 6pm Morganton Public Library Join us as we welcome the Manager of the Crossnore Heritage Orchard who will be sharing his 25+ years of knowledge of Heritage apples. Call 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information.
Flyer for “Beginning Genealogy,” an event about exploring family history, featuring an autumn tree, event details, and library organization logos. Transcribed Text: Beginning Genealogy Ancestors in the Attic Genealogy Series Exploring your family tree Phillip Heavner, from the Burke County Genealogical Society, will review and discuss basic tips and resources for beginning your family history journey. Saturday, Oct 17 10:00 am - 12 noon Morganton Public Library Meeting Room Free. Space is limited. Call 828-764-9266 to register or for more information Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
A colorful flyer promoting a book sale on September 18 & 19 at Collett St. Recreation Center in Morganton, NC, featuring pricing for hardback, paperback, and children's books, along with event details and contact information. Transcribed Text: Please bring bags/boxes for your purchases BOOK SALE September 18 & 19 Collett St. Recreation Center 300 Collett St. Morganton, NC Friday 4:30-7 pm Members-only preview sale...Join tonight! Saturday 9 am-12:30 pm Everyone is welcome! Bag Sale 1-3 pm Fill a brown bag for 10Hardback10Hardback2 Paperback $1 Children's .50 Cash or check only *Book donations are accepted year round *Volunteers needed call 828-764-9269 for more information.
Needlework in the Morning

Needlework in the Morning is open to all ages and skill levels. Come meet with fellow knitters, crocheters, and anyone who enjoys needlework. Share Ideas, experience, and hone skills. Bring your own materials. For more information please call 828-764-9269.

Upcoming Meeting Dates and Locations:

Friday, September 4 – from 10am t Noon at the Valdese Public Library

Friday, September 25 – from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library

Promotional image for the Burke County Public Library’s Spice Club event with details on registration, classes, and spices. Transcribed Text: Live Well @ your Library SPICE CLUB Registration for spice pick-up begins Saturday, August 1! Registration is good for September-April. Pick up a new spice & recipes to keep the first Tuesday of each month, then attend a cooking class the following Thursday to create a dish using the same spice. Registration for class portion is required each month. *Must pre-register *Adults only *Limited space *Class will be held at Valdese Public Library, while pick-up of spice will be at preferred library location. *Call 828-764-9269 for more information, or any Burke County Public Library location to register.

Upcoming Book Lists for Book Discussion Groups:

Plothounds Book Discussion Group

Plot Hounds Book Discussion Group

Meets on a Tuesday morning at 10am at the Valdese Public Library

August: The Women by Kristin Hannah

September: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

October: Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack

November: Dead Man’s Curve by Pinkie Darro

December: The Names by Florence Knapp

Oxymorons Book Discussion Group

Meets on a Wednesday evening at 6pm at the Valdese Public Library

August: Everyday by David Levithan

September: The Creek the Crone and the Crow by Leah Weiss

October: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

November: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

December: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club

Meets on a Friday afternoon at 4pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library

August: The Dog Ladies by Julie Tetherington

September: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich

October: A Corpse Called Bob by Izzy Palmer

November: The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams

December: Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke