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September Adult Calendar

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  A Library Card is Elemental. Get Yours Today! September is Libray Card Sign-up Month.

					 





Needlework in the Mornings

Needlework in the Morning


Friday, September 1st - 10am at the Valdese Public Library
Friday, September 8th - 10am at Little Guatemala
Friday, September 22nd - 10am at the Morganton Public Library




overdrive!
eBooks, eAudio-books, and more!


Newest Arrivals to our Library

Check out our newest arrivals by category. Click on the book cover to go straight to the catalog, where you can place yourself on hold for the book. All you need is your library card and password! For more new books, and the New and Upcoming Book List, visit our New Books Page.

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  DENNIS
								AVELAR
								Burke County Public Library invites you to an
								Spend the afternoon at the Morganton Public
								Library to celebrate Guatemalan Independence
								Day weekend and enjoy an interactive author visit
								from Dennis Avelar, author of The Blue Q | El
								Quetzal Azul! This event will feature a book chat
								with the author and an activity for all ages.
								No pre-registration is requried!
								AUTHOR VISIT FROM
								FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DENNIS AT
								WWW.DENNISAVELAR.COM
								Saturday, September 16th
								3pm @ the Morganton Public Library
								For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or
								by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org!

					 

Download the Dennis Avelar Author Visit Flyer




Savory Spice Club

Savory Spice Club returns this September!

Sign up to pick-up a new spice and recipes to keep the first Tuesday of each month. You can also sign up to attend a cooking class the following Thursday to create a dish using the same spice.
Pre-registration required, space limited. Sign ups for take-home and in-person class are separate. Adults only. Class will be held at the Valdese Public Library, while pick-up of spice will be at preferred library location.

Savory
								SPICE CLUB
								Cooking Class
								Thursday, September 7, 2023
								5:30pm
								Valdese Public Library
								*Must pre-register for in-person program separately*
								*Limited space
								*Adults only
								Spice of the month will be herbes de provence.
								*Call 828-764-9269 or emaildanielle.townsend@burkenc.org toregister or for more information
								bcpls.org




Join us as we learn
					to make yummy
					freezer jam like
					cute little grannies
					used to make!
					--Prree--rreeggiissttrraattiion rreequiirreed
					--Adullttss onllyy
					Thursday, September 21
					6pm
					Valdese Public Library
					For more information contact
					Danielle at 828-764-9269, or email
					danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
					*LOST SKILLS SERIES*




Self-Defense Class 2
					w/ Instructor Mike Logan
					Saturday, September 30
					10am-12pm
					Morganton Public Library
					Adults only.
					Pre-registration required.
					Limited space.
					*For more information
					call Danielle at
					828-764-9269 or email
					danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
					This is the second half of the class held in August.
					Participants of that class will have priority
					registration, but you do have to have attended
					previous class to participate if spaces are available.




Mixed Media Mondays

MIXED MEDIA Monday
					@ the Morganton Public Library
					*Mixed Media combines several different mediums.
					Monday, September 25, 6pm
					This month we will make:
					Mini TinMini Witch's Apothecary Tin
					*Pre-registration is required
					*Open to adults only.
					*Limited availability
					*In-person only!
					Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
					for more information or to register




Picture Burke

A series showcasing the weekly Picture Burke Photograph that is printed in The News Herald and The Paper. Picture Burke is a digital photograph preservation project of the NC Room of the Burke County Public Library. More information on the weekly post can be found by contacting the North Carolina Room. Posts Mondays at 7pm on our Facebook page.




Throwback Thursday from the NC Room

A series showcasing local history: people, places, and things! Photographs and information are from our North Carolina Room, and more information on the weekly post can be found by contacting them! Posts Thursdays at 9am on our Facebook page.

 Book
							Sale
							September 15 & 16
							Hardback
							$2
							Paperback &
							Children's
							.50
							Friday 5-7:30pm
							Member's only preview sale...Join tonight!
							Saturday 9am-12:30pm
							Everyone is welcome!
							Bag Sale 1-2pm
							Fill a brown bag for $7
							Collett St. Recreation Center
							300 Collett St. Morganton, NC
							Cash
							or
							check
							only
							Please bring
							bags/boxes
							for your
							purchases
							*Volunteers needed-call 828-764-9269 for more information.




Join us
								as we welcome back
								Musical Talent
								Sarah McQuaid
								Monday,
								October 2,2023
								6pm
								MorgantonPublic Library
								Concert is
								free of charge
								and
								open to the public
								Call 828-764-9269 or emaildanielle.townsend@burkenc.orgfor more information.




Bibliomaniacs at your library

Bibliomaniacs returns in September!

A FREE Monthly subscription for adult book lovers! Limited supply, one per patron per month on a first-come-first serve basis (each month is different!). For more information, call 828-764-9260.




Plothounds Book Discussion Group

Plot Hounds
					Book Discussion
					The Woman in the Library
					By Sulari Gentill
					Tuesday, September 19
					10am
					Valdese Public Library
					Adults only
					call 828-764-9269 for more information





					The Oxymorons:
					A New Adult BOOK CLUB
					Wednesday, September 27th 6pm at
					Morganton Public Library

					THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
					Lessons in Chemistry
					by Bonnie Garmus
					Coffee & snacks provided!
				
					Featuring top trending titles for
					the almost to mostly adult readers.
					This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up.
					No pre-registration is required to attend, copies of the
					book are available to borrow at the Morganton Public Library.
					FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260.

Download the Oxymorons Book Discussion Group Flyer




  Always wanted to learn how to play dungeons and dragons, butweren't sure where to start? This is the program for you! Allsupplies and instruction included,
				pre-registration is requred.
				D
				d forbeginners
				one-shot night
				for more information or to pre-register, contact lizzie
				at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org
				wednesday, september 13th @ 5pm
				morganton public library

					 

Download the D&D for Beginners Flyer




Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Saturday, September 2nd
1pm at VPL

D&D is a pre-registration program that is open to Adults and Young Adults. For more information, please contact the library.

MIXED MEDIA Monday
					@ the Morganton Public Library
					*Mixed Media combines several different mediums.
					Monday, September 25, 6pm
					This month we will make:
					Mini TinMini Witch's Apothecary Tin
					*Pre-registration is required
					*Open to adults only.
					*Limited availability
					*In-person only!
					Call 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
					for more information or to register





Needlework in the Mornings

Needlework in the Morning


Friday, September 1st - 10am at the Valdese Public Library
Friday, September 8th - 10am at Little Guatemala
Friday, September 22nd - 10am at the Morganton Public Library

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 and hone skills! Just bring your own materials(yarn, needles/hook).
No registration necessary.
For more information, please call 828-764-9269.

Savory Spice Club returns this September!

Sign up to pick-up a new spice and recipes to keep the first Tuesday of each month. You can also sign up to attend a cooking class the following Thursday to create a dish using the same spice.
Pre-registration required, space limited. Sign ups for take-home and in-person class are separate. Adults only. Class will be held at the Valdese Public Library, while pick-up of spice will be at preferred library location.

Savory
								SPICE CLUB
								Cooking Class
								Thursday, September 7, 2023
								5:30pm
								Valdese Public Library
								*Must pre-register for in-person program separately*
								*Limited space
								*Adults only
								Spice of the month will be herbes de provence.
								*Call 828-764-9269 or emaildanielle.townsend@burkenc.org toregister or for more information
								bcpls.org




Join us as we learn
					to make yummy
					freezer jam like
					cute little grannies
					used to make!
					--Prree--rreeggiissttrraattiion rreequiirreed
					--Adullttss onllyy
					Thursday, September 21
					6pm
					Valdese Public Library
					For more information contact
					Danielle at 828-764-9269, or email
					danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
					*LOST SKILLS SERIES*

Bibliomaniacs at your library

Bibliomaniacs returns in September!

A FREE Monthly subscription for adult book lovers! Limited supply, one per patron per month on a first-come-first serve basis (each month is different!). For more information, call 828-764-9260.




Plothounds Book Discussion Group

Plot Hounds
					Book Discussion
					The Woman in the Library
					By Sulari Gentill
					Tuesday, September 19
					10am
					Valdese Public Library
					Adults only
					call 828-764-9269 for more information

Join us for our monthly book discussion group.

Upcoming Books:

October: The Sentence by Louise Erdich

November: Me by Elton John

December: Still Alice by Lisa Genova

Books for 2024:

January: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslein Charles And a Free Read

  DENNIS
								AVELAR
								Burke County Public Library invites you to an
								Spend the afternoon at the Morganton Public
								Library to celebrate Guatemalan Independence
								Day weekend and enjoy an interactive author visit
								from Dennis Avelar, author of The Blue Q | El
								Quetzal Azul! This event will feature a book chat
								with the author and an activity for all ages.
								No pre-registration is requried!
								AUTHOR VISIT FROM
								FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DENNIS AT
								WWW.DENNISAVELAR.COM
								Saturday, September 16th
								3pm @ the Morganton Public Library
								For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or
								by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org!

					 

Download the Dennis Avelar Author Visit Flyer





								The Oxymorons:
					A New Adult BOOK CLUB
					Wednesday, September 27th 6pm at
					Morganton Public Library

					THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
					Lessons in Chemistry
					by Bonnie Garmus
					Coffee & snacks provided!
				
					Featuring top trending titles for
					the almost to mostly adult readers.
					This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up.
					No pre-registration is required to attend, copies of the
					book are available to borrow at the Morganton Public Library.
					FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260.

Upcoming Books:

October: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

November: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

December: TBD