Adult Programs and Events

  • Upcoming
    Events

  • Adult Services
    Resource Fair

  • Susan M.
    Boyer

  • Big Little
    Art Show

  • Savory
    Spice Club

  • Book and
    Author Programs

  • Crafting and
    Art Programs

  • SRP Kickoff
    Call to Organizations

Adult March Calendar

Click on the image to download the March Program Calendar for adults.

Adult April Calendar

Click on the image to download the April Program Calendar for adults.


Big Little Art Show

Calling Artists of all ages! Display your artistic talents in our Big Little Art Show!

Register (beginning April 1st) to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to the library to be part of the show, which runs the month of May at all library locations! More details on the Big Little Art Show Tab.


Savory Spice Club

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.

March Spice Club
Spice pick-up available
Tuesday, April 4th

Cooking Class Thursday, April 6th
5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library


Needlework in the Mornings

Needlework in the Morning


Friday, April 14th - 10am at Little Guatemala
Friday, April 28th - 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, experience and hone skills! Bring your own materials.

No registration necessary.
For more information, please call 828-764-9269


Bibliomaniacs at your library

A FREE Monthly subscription for adult book lovers! Limited supply, one per patron per month (each month is different!). More information on the Bibliomanics Tab or call 828-764-9260.


Tasty Tuesday

A monthly video series showcasing simple, and yummy, recipes from our Savory Spice Club. Videos post at 7pm on our Facebook page on the first Tuesday of the month.


overdrive!
eBooks, eAudio-books, and more!

 Book
							Sale
							April 21 & 22
							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.


Mixed Media Mondays

April Project:
Repurposed Notebook

Monday, April 24th
MPL 6pm
Pre-Registration is Required, and space is limited.

For more information, see the Crafting and Art Programs Tab


Valdese Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 18, at 10:00am at the Valdese Public Library

For more information, please call 828-783-9269.

We will be discussing:

The Lying Game Cover

The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware


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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Adult Services Resource Fair

Wednesday, March 29
5:30-7:30pm at MPL

Learn about some of the services available to adults in our area. Visit at least 2 tables and receive a slice of pizza/bottled water while supplies last. For more information, and participating agencies, see the Adult Services Resource Fair Tab.


Author's Chat with

Susan M. Boyer

Saturday, April 29
11am-1pm at MPL

Event is FREE and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. (*Must pre-register for lunch!)


  Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy
									New Educational Lunch Series!
									Presented by:
									Morganton Public Library
									Wednesday, April 5
									12pm
									-Adults only
									-No registration
									*CEU's
									available!
									-Bottled
									water/snacks
									provided
									*Call 828-764-9269 or email
									danielle.townsend@burkenc.org
									for more information.
							
					 

Download the Vaya Health Educational Lunch Series! Flyer


  Air Fryer/Instapot for Beginners
										Wednesday, April 12
										12-2pm
										Valdese Public Library
										*Pre-registration required
										*Adults only
										Join Brandi Silver from
										NC Cooperative Extension of Burke County
										to learn a bit about these cool trendy gadgets.
										Call
										828-764-9269
										to register.
										*Email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information.
							
													 

Download the Air Fryer and Instapot for Beginners Flyer


  
								The Oxymorons:
								A New Adult BOOK CLUB
								Wednesday, April 26th 6pm at
								Morganton Public Library

								THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
								A Good Girls Guide to Murder
								by Holly Jackson
								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 Club Flyer




D&D at the library
							Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, April 1st & 22nd 1pm-5pm
							at the Valdese Public Library
							>> Pre-registration required.
							>> Space is limited!
							>> Open to teens and adults.
							>> Roll20.net and Discord accounts required.**
							Participants must contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or
							by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org to pre-register.
							**Participants can come early for a brief informational session.

Download the Dungeons and Dragons Flyer


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.


Picture Burke

A series showcasing the weekly Picture Burke Photograph that is printed in the News Herald. 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.

Savory Spice Club

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.

March Spice Club
Spice pick-up available on Tuesday, April 4th

Cooking Class Thursday, April 6th: 5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library

Book and Author Programs

  
								The Oxymorons:
								A New Adult BOOK CLUB
								Wednesday, April 26th 6pm at
								Morganton Public Library

								THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
								A Good Girls Guide to Murder
								by Holly Jackson
								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 Club Flyer


Bibliomaniacs at your library

A FREE Monthly subscription for adult book lovers! Limited supply, one per patron per month (each month is different!). Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, contact Danielle at 828-764-9269.

Bibliomaniacs
						@ your library
						-A FREE Monthly subscription
						for adult book lovers!
						-A different theme each month
						Includes:
						Library book & fun items
						relating to theme
						*Limited supply, first come/first served
						*One per patron per month
						*Adults only
						Call any Burke County Public Library
						location to reserve yours.
						Begins June 1, 2020!
						Call 828-764-9260 for more information
						or visit www.bcpls.org
Click to download the Bibliomaniacs Flyer!

Plothounds Book Discussion Group


Will be discussing:

The Lying Game Cover

The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware

Tuesday, April 18, at 10:00am at the Valdese Public Library

For more information, please call 828-783-9269.

Join us for our monthly book discussion group.
Pre-Registration is required.

Upcoming Books:

May: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

June: True Crime (title TBD)

July: Naked in Death by JD Robb

August: Fairy Tale by Stephen King

September: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

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

Join us for our monthly craft and art programs.


Mixed Media Mondays

April Project:
Repurposed Notebook

Monday, April 24th
MPL 6pm

Mixed Media combines several different mediums for an art project. All materials provided.

Class size is limited and requires pre-registration. Adults only.
For more information, please call 828-764-9260.


Needlework in the Mornings

Needlework in the Morning

Friday, April 14th - 10am at Little Guatemala
Friday, April 28th - 10am at the Morganton Public

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.

No registration necessary.
For more information, please call 828-764-9269