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September Adult Calendar

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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



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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