Burke County Public Library

Adult Programs
October 2026 Programs for Adults at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features purples and oranges with a star and ghost 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). Friday, October 2: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Valdese Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, October 5: Autumn Collage - 5:30pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 6: Savory Spice Club Pick up. Pre-registration required. Participants will receive a call when pick-up is available at preferred library. Wednesday, October 7: Traveling Exhibit kickoff, reception, and book signing with historian Michael C. Hardy. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Wednesday, October 7, through Friday, October 30: Traveling Exhibits - March to Kings Mountain and Forging a Nation. Available for viewing in the Kistler Wing of the Morganton Public Library any time the library is open. Did you know? Wednesday, October 7, 2026, is the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain? Thursday, October 8: 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, October 9: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, October 12: Tarheel Terrors with Storyteller Liz Pardue. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, October 12: 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, October 12, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Available at all sites. Wednesday, October 14: Partner's Educational Lunch Series: Depression and Stress Management for Caregivers. 12-1pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Bring your lunch. CEUs available. Saturday, October 17: Beginning Genealogy Workshop. 10am-Noon at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required (828 764 9266). Class taught by Burke County Genealogical Society member Phillip Heavner. Tuesday, October 20: Plot Hounds Book Discussion - 10am at the Valdese Public Library. This month's title: Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack. No registration required. Wednesday, October 21: Author Chat and book signing with local author Aaron Kohrs. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Thursday, October 22: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, October 23: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Friday, October 23: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: A Corpse Called Bob (Izzy Palmer Series) by Benedict Brown. No registration required. Monday, October 26: Mixed Media Monday - 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 27: Cauldron Boil Me: A Romantasy Celebration! Fall Soups and Teas. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Open to Adults and Teens. Wednesday, October 28: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: My Friends by Fredrik Backman. No registration required. Thursday, October 29: Fall Card-Making Class. 5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is 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.

Illustrated pink flyer for the “Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club,” featuring reading characters and details for a meeting about A Corpse Called Bob on Friday, October 23, at 4 p.m. 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: A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown Friday, Oct. 23 @ 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: A New Adult Book Club,” featuring My Friends by Frederick Bachman, with event details for October 28 at Morganton Public Library. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH’S PICK: My Friends by Frederick Bachman Coffee & snacks provided! Wednesday, October 28 • 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

More information on November Programs soon!

November 2026 Programs for Adults at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features fall colors and 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, November 3: Savory Spice Club Pick up. Pre-registration required. Participants will receive a call when pick-up is available at preferred library. Thursday, November 5: 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, November 6: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Valdese Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, November 9: 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, November 9, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Available at all sites. Monday, November 9: Young at Heart Storytime. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Humorous stories, crafts, and time to unwind - just for adults! No registration is required. Wednesday, November 11: Libraries closed in honor of Veterans Day. Friday, November 13: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Saturday, November 14: Genealogy Conference. 9am-3pm at First United Methodist Church (Morganton). Conference presented by Burke County Genealogical Society. Pre-registration is required. Saturday, November 14: Wuthering Heights Book Discussion. 2pm at the Morganton Public Library. Monday, November 16: Dolly-Themed Pop-up Craft. 5:30pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 17: Plot Hounds Book Discussion - 10am at the Valdese Public Library. This month's title: Dead Man’s Curve by Pinkie Darro. No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: Recipe Book Revival. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. NC Room Cookbook Collection Potluck. Pre-registration is 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. Monday, November 23: Mixed Media Monday - 6pm at the Morganton 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. Project Bumble Tree: Grab a Bumble and stop by the desk, beginning November 9, to register and get a bag. Take it home to fill it with goodies, decorate it, and return it to the library (no later than December 12). We’ll distribute them to the residents of health and rehabilitation centers across Burke County. For more information, see our website or stop by your library. 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.
Wuthering Heights book discussion flyer for an event on Saturday, November 14 at 2pm at Morganton Public Library, inviting participants to discuss Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights." It mentions complimentary bottled water and snacks, and that a pre-registration is required.
Dolly-Themed Pop-Up Craft event announcement with date, time, location, and details about the craft inspired by Dolly Parton.
Event flyer for “Mixed Media Monday” at the Morganton Public Library on Monday, November 23, at 6 p.m., featuring a vintage-style winter decoration activity; preregistration is required and the event is for adults only. Transcribed Text: MIXED MEDIA MONDAY @ the Morganton Public Library *Mixed Media combines several different mediums. Monday, November 23, 6pm Vintage-Style Winter Decoration *Pre-registration is required *Open to adults only. *Limited availability THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.A. Hild...? BURKE COUNTY Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information or to register
Flyer for a YA and adult Crochet Cafe at Valdese Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m., featuring yarn, crochet hooks, and event details. 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, Oct. 22 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org. Live well Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY Friends of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Purple library event poster for “Cauldron, Boil Me! A Romantasy Celebration,” featuring a steaming cauldron, teacup, and details for an October 27 event at Valdese Public Library. Transcribed Text: YA + Adult Services invite you to CAULDRON, BOIL ME! A Romantasy Celebration You’re invited to celebrate the release of Sarah J. Maas’ new book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, with an evening of soups, teas, and fun! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 6PM VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY Open to adults and teens! No pre-registration is required. Food and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. For more information contact Danielle (adults) at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org or Lizzie (teens) 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
Text on a flyer for a Spice Club event titled "Chop Shop" on Thursday, November 5, at 5:30 PM, held at Valdese Public Library. It mentions cooking with Chimayo Chile Pepper and notes limited space for adults. Contact information is provided to register in advance.
Flyer for “Young at Heart Storytime” at Morganton Public Library on Monday, November 9, from 6–7 p.m., featuring two adults reading together on a couch. Transcribed Text: Young at Heart Storytime Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Monday November 9 6pm to 7pm Morganton Public Library Join us for an hour of humorous stories, crafting, laughter, and fun! This program is intended for ADULTS ONLY. Registration is required. Call the Main Circulation Desk @ (828) 764-9261 to sign-up for the program. BURKE COUNTY
Autumn-themed flyer advertising a Genealogy Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, with presentations, registration details, and a large orange-leaved tree. Transcribed Text: GENEALOGY CONFERENCE ~ Presented by the Burke County Genealogical Society ~ with the Burke County Public Library SATURDAY, NOV. 14 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 N. King St. Morganton Tickets $25 Budget Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors Without Breaking the Bank ~ Featuring North Carolina Genealogical Society Speaker, Sara Campbell Last Witnesses: Genealogical Service to a World War II Veteran ~ Featuring Laura Stotts from ‘Diary of Abandonment’ Leveraging Gemini Notebook: Transforming Research into Discovery ~ Featuring Wes Patterson 3 Keys to Successful Research and Keeping the Momentum Roots and Road Trip: The Ultimate Family Adventure ~ Featuring Rhonda Roederer, from Heritage with Heart SPACE IS LIMITED. BOX LUNCH AVAILABLE. CALL 828-764-9266 TO PRE-REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION. Ancestors in the Attic Genealogy Series SEAL OF BURKE COUNTY ORGANIZED 1777 NORTH CAROLINA BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Live well in your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand
Plot Hounds Book Discussion, Dead Man's Curve by pinkie darro, Tuesday, November 17, 10am, Valdese Public Library.
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
Fall card-making event flyer for adults at Valdese Public Library on Thursday, October 29, at 5:30 p.m., with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and event details. Transcribed Text: Fall Card Making Thursday, October 29 5:30pm Valdese Public Library -Adults only -Must pre-register -Limited space All supplies are provided. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY Join us as we create our own fall-themed card, and as a bonus create one for the upcoming winter season, as well! Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information.
Project Bumble Tree flyer features a playful Bigfoot holding a decorated Christmas tree. Text invites community participation to fill "Bumble Bags" for health and rehabilitation centers. The event runs from November 9 to December 12. Community goal is 100 filled bags. Contact details and logos of partners are present. Festive snowflakes and text overlays create a holiday atmosphere.
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, November 6 – from 10am to Noon at the Valdese Public Library

Friday, November 13 – 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.
Recipe Book Revival flyer for a potluck event at the Morganton Public Library on November 18 at 6pm, inviting participants to bring a dish from a copied recipe.

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

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

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

November: The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams

December: Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke