Burke County Public Library

Adult Programs
May Program Calendar for Adults.

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.

Flyer promoting a smartphone camera event at Burke County Public Library on May 13th. Transcribed Text: SMARTPHONE CAMERA USES BEYOND PHOTOGRAPHY at the Burke County Public Library in Morganton WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th from 2pm - 3pm Join us to learn about additional ways you can use your smartphone's camera beyond photography! We'll explore a variety of fun and useful features made possible by apps, such as scanning QR codes, translating text, measuring objects, and even using augmented reality. We'll also cover considerations for choosing apps and reviewing their privacy and data practices. For more information: shelly.smith@wpcog.org WPCOG Planning & Transportation | Live well Burke County improving your community | BURKE COUNTY
For more information, please call 828-764-9269 or visit our website: bcpls.org Open to all ages and skill levels, Needlework in the Morning is a way to meet with fellow knitters, crocheters and anyone who enjoys needlework. Share ideas, experience and hone skills! Bring your own materials. Needlework in the Morning 2025-2026 *1st Friday-Valdese Public Library *2nd Friday- Morganton Public Library *4th Friday-Morganton Public Library 10am-12pm *Schedule subject to change. Please check the library calendar for meeting dates.
Flyer for Crochet Café at Valdese Public Library on May 28 at 6pm. 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, May 28 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org (adults) or Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org (teens)
"Plot Hounds Book Discussion event for 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Kliewer at Valdese Public Library on May 19." Transcribed Text: Plot Hounds Book Discussion Adults only Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Inspire to Learn & Enrich Lives at all Stages WE USED TO LIVE HERE BY MARCUS KLIEWER Tuesday, May 19 10am Valdese Public Library For more information call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
Flyer for "Navigating Dementia-Sensory Changes" event on May 13 at Burke County Public Library. Transcribed Text: PARTNERS - Improving Lives. Strengthening Communities. Accredited NCQA - Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization Navigating Dementia-Sensory Changes Aging changes our sensory abilities. This presentation discusses sensory loss and impairments and provides participants with examples and hands-on demonstrations of sensory enhancement skills. One Continuing Education Training Credit is available for attending this training. Save the Date! Wednesday, May 13 12:00 pm Burke County Public Library Partners’ Health Education and Aging Resource Team Karen Phoenix email: kphoenix@partnersbhm.org or call 980-421-5594
Flyer for "Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club" with logos and illustrations of people reading. Features event details and contact information. 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: Purple State by Dana Perino Friday, May 15 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for "The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club" with details about the event and illustration of books and people reading. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Wednesday, May 27 • 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!
Promotional poster for an event at Burke County Public Library about AI, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th. Transcribed Text: EVERYDAY USES OF AI at the Burke County Public Library in Morganton WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH from 2pm - 3pm Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation! This lecture will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. We’ll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology. For more information: shelly.smith@wpcog.org
Secrets and Shadows at your Library

Adult Summer Reading Program 2026
Registration begins May 19 (for reading/tracking at bcpls.readsquared.com and for programs by phone or visiting your library). Start Tracking your reading June 4!

Adult Summer Reading Program 2026 Calendar of Programs. Click on Image to download a pdf of the calendar.
Secrets and Shadows at your library: Adult Summer Reading Program 2026 Brochure of Events. Click to Download a pdf of the brochure.
Flyer for a Digital Drop-In event at the Burke County Public Library on every 4th Tuesday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.Transcribed Text:DIGITAL DROP-IN at the Burke County Public Library in MorgantonEVERY 4TH TUESDAY from 9:30am - 12:00pmOur Digital Navigator will be available at the library to answer your questions about any of the following:Online Bill Pay and Appointment Scheduling Smartphones and Tablets Laptops Apps Online Shopping, and more!Schedule your 30 minute appointment today by calling the library or stopping by our Adult Services Circulation Desk!WPCOG Planning & TransportationLive Well at your library - NC Cardinal Supporting Aging in PlaceBURKE COUNTY
Kick off to Summer: June 4 2026 from 5-8pm on the Burke County Courthouse Square. Click to download the PDF

Upcoming Book Lists for Book Discussion Groups:

Plot Hounds Book Discussion Group

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

May: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

June: Weyward by Emilia Hart

July: The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

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

May: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

June: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

July: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

August: Everyday by David Levithan

Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club

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

May: Purple State by Dana Perino

June: A New Start at the Happily Ever After Bookshop by Emma Bennet

July: The Coastal Book Club by Fiona Baker

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