Burke County Public Library

Young Adult Programs
November 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features fall colors and theme, and information about programs offered at the library for Middle and High Schoolers. Any programs marked as needing registration can be pre-registered by calling 828-764-9273 or emailing lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org Monday, November 2: Sip and Paint. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 3: D and D at the library. 4:30pm online via Discord. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, November 4: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. YAS Breather Bags will be available at all Burke County Public Library locations (while supplies last) from November 5 through 14. Wednesday, November 11: Libraries closed in honor of Veterans Day. Monday, November 16: Game Night. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, November 17: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Valdese Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Morganton Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Thursday, November 19: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, November 20: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams. No registration required. Saturday, November 21: DIY Gratitude Trees and Tea. 11am at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Monday, November 23: D and D at the library. 4:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 24: DIY Bug and Hedgie Lanterns. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, November 25: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. No registration required. Thursday, November 26, through Saturday, November 28: Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday, November 30: Holiday Inter-snack-tive Family Move Night. 5pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Program is open to all ages. No registration is required. Young Adult Services (YAS) programs are limited to middle and high school students only unless otherwise noted. The Library is online at www dot bcpls dot org, on Facebook at bcpls, and on Instagram at bcplsnc. Email or call with questions: 828-764-9273 or lizzie dot whisnant at burke NC dot org 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 and Events

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Young Adult Services (YAS) programs are limited to middle and high school students only (unless otherwise noted). Programs that require pre-registration are marked as such. To register, or for more information, please call or visit your library.

Illustrated flyer for a teen “Sip & Paint” event on Monday, November 2, at 6 p.m. at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, featuring people painting and information about registration. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY YAS Sip & Paint Monday, November 2 @ 6pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Join the teens tonight as we create our own “dirty sodas” using popular sodas and syrups and create canvas art using acrylic paint! THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Game Night flyer for teens featuring board games, video-game consoles, pixel-art aliens, and event details for November 16 at 6 PM at C. B. Hildebrand Public Library. Transcribed Text: VAS BURKE COUNTY Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C. B. Hildebrand GAME NIGHT Tonight teens can play board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR games! Limited games and devices provided; teens are welcome to bring their own games to play and share! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 @ 6PM C. B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY LIMITED TO RISING MIDDLE, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE AT 828-764-9273 OR BY EMAIL AT LIZZIE.WHISNANT@BURKENC.ORG.
Flyer for “Gratitude Trees & Tea” at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m., featuring autumn leaves, pumpkins, and tea-themed decorations. Transcribed Text: YAS DIY Gratitude Trees & Tea Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library for fancy tea and DIY trees! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. SATURDAY, NOV. 21 @ 11AM C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Live well at your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library
Flyer advertising three Burke County Public Library homeschool craft programs in November, featuring a macramé rainbow, recycled-bottle gnomes, and button canvas art. Transcribed Text: YAS, Homeschool Libratory Join YAS at the Burke County Public Library for a program designed just for the homeschooled student! Each program will feature an activity designed to align with unique homeschool learning styles and provide a platform for homeschooled students to interact and learn together. Wednesday, Nov. 4 @ 11am C.B. Hildebrand Public Library DIY Macrame Fall Rainbow Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ 11am Valdese Public Library DIY Recycled Bottle Fall Gnomes Wednesday, Nov. 18 @ 11am Morganton Public Library Button Canvas Art No pre-registration is required! Geared towards students in 3rd grade and up. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org BURKE COUNTY Live well your library Burke County Public Library FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Promotional flyer for a Crochet Cafe at Valdese Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., featuring coffee, tea, crochet, and socializing for adults and teens. Transcribed Text: YA + ADULT SERVICES CROCHET CAFE 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 CAFE! BRING YOUR WIP TO AN EVENING OF WARM DRINKS AND CHATTING WITH NEW FRIENDS. OPEN TO ADULTS AND TEENS! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, Nov. 19 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org. Live well your way Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE Burke County Public Library
Flyer for “D&D @ the Library: Archives of Lost Tales,” advertising online and in-person teen sessions, registration requirements, and contact information, with illustrations of dragons, a castle, and an open book. Transcribed Text: D&D @ the Library Archives of Lost Tales Adventurers, your time has come! Whether this is your first quest or you’re an experienced traveler, the library has a D&D adventure waiting for you. Registration is now open! Tuesday, Nov. 3 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord Monday, Nov. 23 @ 4:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library F.A.Q.: • Space is very limited; pre-registration is required to attend. • This program is open to teens only and is played using a VTT. • Participants who miss two sessions in a row with no communication will lose their spot at the table. • Characters will be pre-made and available on campaign day. • Laptops will be available for those who need them for in-person programs; teens are encouraged to bring their own devices if preferred. • Discord access and dndbeyond account are required for online play. This program is limited to rising middle, middle, and high school students only Pre-registration is required! For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Live Well @ your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE Burke County Public Library
Promotional graphic for YAS Breather Bags, available at Burke County Public Library locations November 5–14, with autumn leaves, program details, and a headphone-wearing rabbit illustration. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library BURKE COUNTY YAS Breather BAGS YAS is taking a programming breather - so take your young adult services programming to-go! Head to any BCPLS location to pick up a YAS Breather Bag with a surprise craft challenge during the weeks of Nov. 5-14. Take a picture of your creation and post on social media with the tag #YASBreatherBag for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! Available while supplies last November 5-14. YAS in-person programming will return on Monday, November 16. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Flyer for the Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club featuring “The Secret Book & Scone Society” by Ellery Adams, meeting Friday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Transcribed Text: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club We listen, and we don’t judge. Join us for a book club that’s just for people who want to talk about the “Happily Ever After”! Open to adults and teens. No pre-registration is required! This month’s title is: The Secret Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams Friday, Nov. 20 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library
Promotional poster for The Oxymorons new adult book club, featuring Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser at Morganton Public Library on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH’S PICK: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser Coffee & snacks provided! Wednesday, November 25 • 6:00pm 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! Live Well Burke County FRIENDS of Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY