Burke County Public Library

Children's Programs
October 2026 Programs for Kids 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 kids birth through fifth grade. Any programs marked as needing registration can be pre-registered by calling or visiting your library (828-764-9274, 828-874-2421, or 828-764-9283). Monthly Scavenger Hunts at the Morganton Public Library and C.B Hildebrand Public Library and I Spy Tank at the Valdese Public Library. Have you joined the fun yet? Visit each of our libraries for a fun, self guided experience. For kids. One prize per child (per site, per month) when offered. This month's themes: Morganton Public Library: The Curse of the Library Ghost. C.B. Hildebrand Public Library: Bats. Valdese Public Library: Spooky Season I-Spy-Tank. Saturday, October 3: Welcome Fall DIY Scarecrow Program. 10-11:30am at the Valdese Public Library. For kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Wednesday, October 7: Spooky Squishes and Slime. 4-5:30pm at the Morganton Public Library. This program requires pre-registration and is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Saturday, October 10: Great Pumpkin Painting Program. 11am-3pm at the Morganton Public Library. This program is a drop-in that does not required registration. Open to all kids ages 12 and under. Tuesday, October 13: The Schiele Musuem presents: The Traveling Pumpkin Patch. 4pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. This program requires pre-registration and is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Wednesday, October 14: Weaving Wonders. 3:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. This program requires preregistration and is open to kids ages 5 to 12. This month's project: Spider Webs. Friday, October 16: Family Fun Friday. 10-11:30am at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Monday, October 19: Brain Teaser Bonanza. 5:30-7:00pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Program open to all ages. Tuesday, October 20: KidSenses presents: Spooky Science. 3:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Program open to all ages. Tuesday, October 20: Fall Festival. 5pm at the Valdese Public Library. This program does not require registration and is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Local Family Organizations, Face Painting, Mini Pie Eating Contest, Balloon Artist, Games, Crafts, and more! Wednesday, October 21: Cooking Club. 3:30pm via Zoom (register at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library). This program requires preregistration and is open to kids in third through fifth grade. This month's recipe: Mummy Pizzas. Saturday, October 24: Not-So-Spooky Saturday Storytime. 10am at the Morganton Public Library. Program is for children 0-3 years old. Saturday, October 31: Trick or Read at the Valdese Public Library. Kids 5th grade and under are invited to stop by the Valdese Public Library between 9am and 4:30pm for tick-or-treat and a halloween craft. Saturday, October 31: Monster Makers Craft Program: 11am-3pm at the Morganton Public Library. This program is a drop-in that does not required registration. Open to all kids ages 12 and under. EcoExplore: It’s Arachnology Season! Become a Citizen Scientist and join ecoExplore! More information on the program can be found at EcoExplore dot net, or visit your library for information and bi-monthly worksheets. Weekly Storytimes Pre-registration is required for all weekly storytimes. Call the library or stop by to sign up. Morganton Public Library Weekly Storytimes (828-764-9274) Baby Bookworms (birth-24 months) - Mondays at 10:30am Terrific Tots (2-3 year olds) - Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Pals (4-5 year olds) - Thursdays at 10:30am Library Explorers (K-2nd graders) - Tuesdays at 4:00pm Cool Kids Club (3rd-5th graders) - Mondays at 3:30pm Valdese Public Library Weekly Storytimes (828-874-2421) Baby Bookworms (birth-24 months) - Thursdays at 10:00am Terrific Tots (2-3 year olds) - Mondays at 10:00am Preschool Pals (4-5 year olds) - Wednesdays at 10:00am Library Explorers (K-2nd graders) - Mondays at 3:30pm Cool Kids Club (3rd-5th graders) - Tuesdays at 3:30pm C.B Hildebrand Public Library Weekly Storytimes (828-764-9283) Baby Bookworms & Terrific Tots (birth-2 year olds) - Thursdays at 10:45am Preschool Pals (3-5 year olds) - Tuesdays at 10:45am Family Storytime (all ages) - Wednesdays at 10:45am Library Explorers (K-2nd graders) - Thursdays at 3:30pm Cool Kids Club (3rd-5th graders) - Tuesdays at 3:30pm 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. 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 Kids

Programs for children from birth through fifth grade. Programs that require pre-registration are marked as such. To register, or for more information, please call or visit your library.

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Flyer for “DIY Scarecrow Day (Kids Only)” at the Valdese Public Library on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m., featuring a cartoon scarecrow and event details. Transcribed Text: BURKE COUNTY DIY Scarecrow Day (Kids Only 😜) @ the Valdese Public Library Scarecrow stories, popcorn & building your own “kid sized” scarecrow. This will be a fall-tastic day. Children will need adult assistance. Kinder-5th grade. NO Pre-registration required. Call 828-874-2421 for more info. Saturday, October 3rd - 10:00am Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C. B. Hildebran THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for a C.B. Hildebrand Public Library pumpkin patch program on October 13, featuring a large pumpkin, green vines, and event information for grades K–5. Transcribed Text: C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Tuesday, October 13 @ 4:00pm & 4:30pm Pre-registration is required. Schiele Museum will present this exciting program that explores everyone’s favorite fall fruit! Discover the history of pumpkins and their many uses across the world. Students can visit our portable pumpkin patch and choose a small pumpkin to take home. Additional activities will be available in the pumpkin patch! Recommended for Grades K-5 C.B. Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283 101 B Main Avenue West Hildebran, NC 28637 THE SCHIELE MUSEUM PUMPKIN PATCH Live Well @ your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Event flyer for CB Hildebrand Public Library’s Brain Teaser Bonanza on October 19, 2026, featuring puzzle mazes for all ages from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Transcribed Text: CB Hildebrand Public Library HEY! THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library ATTENTION! BRAIN TEASER BONANZA October 19, 2026 All Ages Drop by anytime today between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm for thrilling twists, unexpected turns, and mind-boggling challenges with puzzle mazes that will test your patience while also challenging your mind and problem-solving skills.
Halloween-themed flyer for a C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Kids Cooking Club Zoom event featuring mummy pizzas on Wednesday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m. Transcribed Text: C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Kids Cooking Club Via Zoom Grades 3-5 Pre-registration required. Mummy Pizzas Wednesday, October 21 @ 3:30 pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283 101 B Main Avenue West Hildebran, NC 28637 live well @ your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Scavenger Hunts and I-Spy-Tanks

Have you joined the fun yet? Visit each of our libraries for a fun, self-guided experience. For kids; one prize per child (per site, per month). This month’s themes:

MPL: The Curse of the Library Ghost

CBH: Bats

VPL: Spooky Season I-Spy-Tank

Halloween-themed flyer for “Spooky Squishies and Slime!” featuring slime crafts, a bubbling cauldron, bats, and a pink jack-o’-lantern. The event is Wednesday, October 7th, from 4:00–5:30 at MPL; registration required. Transcribed Text: Spooky Squishies and Slime! DIY custom slime making, squishy toy crafting, and sensory experiments! Registration Required. Wednesday, October 7th from 4:00–5:30 @ MPL THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY Live well Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand
Purple flyer for a C.B. Hildebrand Public Library children’s craft program, “Weaving Wonders: Spider Webs,” on Wednesday, October 14, at 3:30 p.m., featuring spider-web decorations and a colorful yarn-web photo. Transcribed Text: C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Weaving Wonders Ages 12 and under. Pre-registration required. Spider Webs Wednesday, October 14 @ 3:30 pm A craft stick frame will be used for this weaving project. You can choose single or multicolor yarns to complete your web. C.B. Hildebrand Public Library 828-764-9283 101 B Main Ave W Hildebran, NC 28637 Live Well of Burke County BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Poster advertising the Valdese Public Library Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 20th, from 5–7 PM, featuring Halloween imagery and activities for fifth grade and younger. Transcribed Text: The Valdese Public Library FALL FESTIVAL MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT CUPCAKE WALK GAMES MINI PIE EATING CONTEST FACE PAINTER PRIZES & MORE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH FROM 5–7PM @ THE VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY 5TH GRADE & UNDER Call The Valdese Public Library 828-874-2421 for more info LIVE WELL @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY
Halloween-themed flyer advertising the Monster Makers Craft Program on October 31 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Morganton Public Library, with cartoon monster and craft illustrations. Transcribed Text: Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton ♦ Valdese ♦ C.B. Hildebran Monster Makers Craft Program OCTOBER 31 DROP-IN 11AM TO 3PM MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Halloween flyer inviting children in fifth grade and younger to trick-or-treat at Valdese Public Library on Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a craft and prizes. Transcribed Text: TRICK OR TREAT! @ the Valdese Public Library Saturday, October 31st 9am-4:30pm Today we invite you to dress your silly or spooky best and come into the Valdese Public Library anytime between 9-4:30pm to Trick or Treat. 5th grade & Under Halloween Craft Prizes NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL 828-874-2421 FOR INFO THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand Friends of the Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for The Great Pumpkin Painting Program on October 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morganton Public Library, with pumpkin-painting illustrations and event details for children ages 12 and under. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebrand THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY The Great Pumpkin Painting Program OCTOBER 10 DROP-IN 11AM TO 3PM MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY • Bring a friend and stop by the Morganton Library anytime between 11am to 3pm to design your own “Great Pumpkin!” • Large wooden pumpkin cut-outs and other craft materials will be available for you to paint and design as you wish! • (**The program ends at 3pm for clean-up.) Arrive by 2:30pm to have time to make these fun crafts. • This program is for children ages 12 & under. BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for CB Hildebrand Public Library’s Family Fun Friday on October 16, featuring two illustrated children reading together and event details for a 10:00–11:30 a.m. drop-in program. Transcribed Text: CB Hildebrand Public Library Family Fun Friday Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library OCTOBER 16 THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY Drop in during the hours of 10:00 am to 11:30 am for the excitement! Family Fun Fridays are filled with laughter, the chance to make new friends, and exhilarating adventures designed specifically for kids. Parents can also connect and unwind during this enjoyable time.
Halloween-themed “Spooky Science” event flyer for CB Hildebrand Public Library, Tuesday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m., featuring carved pumpkins producing colorful foam. Transcribed Text: SPOOKY SCIENCE KidSenses CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE MUSEUM CB Hildebrand Public Library BURKE COUNTY Tuesday, October 20 @ 3:30pm Get into the halloween spirit with a series of mindblowing, spooky experiments! A KidSenses Mad Scientist will wow the audience with electrifying lightning, ghostly smoke rings, and puking pumpkins! No Pre-registration required. All Ages. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY LIVE WELL @ your library
Halloween flyer advertising a “Not-So-Spooky” storytime at MPL on Saturday, October 24th, from 10–11 AM for children ages 0–3. Transcribed Text: JOIN US FOR A NOT-SO-SPOOKY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH FROM 10-11 AM @ MPL An extra spooktacular Halloween storytime for littles (ages 0-3)! Crafts and activities may be on a first come, first served basis. Wear your Halloween costumes! Live Well in your library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY
Image featuring spider webs on a black background with the title "Arachnology" and the subtitle "the scientific study of arachnids." Logos at the bottom corner represent a library initiative and an eco-exploration program. Transcribed Text: Arachnology the scientific study of arachnids Live Well @ your library eco EXPLORE See It, Snap It, Share It

September and October are Arachnology season! Our library system partners with the WNC Arboretum for the ecoEXPLORE program. Stop by one of our libraries: Morganton, Valdese, or the C.B. Hildebrand branch and grab an ecoEXPLORE Entomology worksheet. Complete the worksheet and bring it back to one of our libraries for a prize, or upload a photo of the worksheet to www.ecoexplore.net to have a prize mailed to you. Learn how you can be a citizen scientist today!

Weekly Storytimes for Kids

Join us for weekly storytimes that utilize books and activities to engage, entertain, and teach.

Each storytime requires pre-registration (and spaces are limited). Call or visit your library for more information, or to register.

Fall Storytimes are under way! Call or visit your library to sign up or for more information.

C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Storytimes

All storytimes require pre-registration and have limited space. Call the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library at 828-764-9283 to register or for more information.

Fall Storytimes are under way! Call or visit your library to sign up or for more information.

Flyer for CB Hildebrand Public Library’s Baby Bookworms and Terrific Tots storytime program, featuring children playing, October event dates, and registration information. Transcribed Text: CB Hildebrand Public Library Baby Bookworms & Terrific Tots Please join us for a special storytime designed for our youngest library users. It's never too early to build pre-literacy skills. Where Little Minds Grow Big Dreams! October 1 - Sensory Bins October 8 - Scarecrows October 15 - Fall Is In The Air October 22 - Down On The Farm October 29 - Emotions Each week, Baby Bookworms and Terrific Tots will meet on Thursdays at 10:45am. Age birth - 2yrs. Come by or call 828-764-9283 to register. Live Well @ your library The Library Foundation of Burke County BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for C. B. Hildebrand Public Library’s Preschool Pals program, featuring an October activity schedule, a group photo of children with an adult, and registration information. Transcribed Text: C B Hildebrand Public Library Preschool Pals Let’s Learn, Laugh, & Grow Together! Live well @ your library The Library Foundation of Burke County WE OFFER AGE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS THAT BALANCE LEARNING, PLAY, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT! October 6 - Autumn October 13 - A musical storytime with Sharon Clarke October 20 - On the Farm October 27 - Halloween BURKE COUNTY Each week, Preschool Pals will meet on Tuesdays at 10:45am. Ages 3, 4 and 5 yrs. Come by or call 828-764-9283 to register.
Promotional poster for C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Family Storytime, featuring children playing and a schedule of October activities. Transcribed Text: C B Hildebrand Public Library Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.B. Hildebran THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY Where Learning Meets Fun! October 7 - Fall Painting October 14 - Beaded Necklace October 21 - Lego Day October 28 - Suncatchers IN THIS FUN AND RELAXED STORYTIME SESSION, YOUR CHILD WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE AND INTERACT WITH PEERS. Family Storytime BURKE COUNTY Each week, our Family Storytime will meet on Wednesdays at 10:45am. Pre-registration is required. All ages. Come by or call 828-764-9283 to register.
Fall-themed flyer advertising the Library Explorers program for K–2 students, featuring bears, pumpkins, autumn leaves, and October activities. Transcribed Text: Library Explorers Programming designed for K-2 Grades. Meeting on Thursdays from 3:30–4:30pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. The month of October will feature scarecrows, pumpkins, spooky crafts, and Halloween bingo! C.B. Hildebrand Public Library 828-764-9283 101 B Main Avenue West Hildebran, NC 28637 Live well @ your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Fall-themed “Cool Kids” library program flyer for grades 3–5, featuring October STEM, spooky science, crafts, and snacks, with watercolor leaves and bears. Transcribed Text: Cool Kids Programming designed for grades 3–5. We meet on Tuesdays from 3:30–4:30pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for all events. The month of October will feature STEM, Spooky Science, creepy crafts, and snacks! C.B. Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283 101-B Main Avenue West Hildebran, NC 28637 Live well @ your library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY

CB Hildebrand Public Library Weekly Storytimes (require pre-registration):

  • Baby Bookworms & Terrific Tots – Thursdays at 10:45am for those birth-2 years old.
  • Preschool Pals – Tuesdays at 10:45am for those 3-5 years old.
  • Family Storytime – Wednesdays at 10:45am for all ages.
  • Library Explorers – Thursdays at 3:30pm for those in K-2nd grade.
  • Cool Kids – Tuesdays at 3:30pm for those in 3rd-5th grade.

Morganton Public Library Storytimes

All storytimes require pre-registration and have limited space. Call the Morganton Public Library at 828-764-9264 to register or for more information.

Fall Storytimes are under way!. Call or visit your library to sign up or for more information.

Autumn-themed “Baby Bookworms” poster for Morganton Public Library, listing October programs for children from birth through 23 months, Mondays at 10:30 AM, with preregistration required. Transcribed Text: BABY BOOKWORMS MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 5TH HARVEST BARNYARD OCTOBER 12TH PUMPKINS OCTOBER 19TH AUTUMN LEAVES OCTOBER 26TH FRIENDLY LITTLE GHOSTS CHILDREN BIRTH-23 MONTHS WILL ENJOY STORIES, SONGS, PLAYTIME, AND SOCIALIZATION WITH OTHER BABIES! MONDAYS @ 10:30 AM PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL (828) 764-9274 OR STOP BY THE LIBRARY TO SIGN UP! LIVE WELL @ your library Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY
Halloween-themed “Terrific Tots” storytime flyer listing October programs at Morganton Public Library, with dates, themes, registration details, and decorative pumpkins, candy, a cat, insects, and a bubbling cauldron. Transcribed Text: TERRIFIC TOTS MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY October 6th Black Cats (ft. Jagger the Cat!) October 13th Pumpkins October 20th Creepy Crawlies October 27th Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble (Play Day) A Storytime for 2-3 year olds Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Pre-registration Required. Please call (828) 764-9274 or stop by the library to sign up. Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for Preschool Pals October programs at Burke County Public Library, featuring program dates, autumn and Halloween illustrations, and registration information. Transcribed Text: PRESCHOOL PALS THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY OCTOBER PROGRAMS October 1 – Harvest Tales October 8 – Spinners & Weavers October 15 – Hooting Owls October 22 – Perfect Pumpkins October 29 – Friendly Monsters & Gentle Ghosts Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library HOOT The Preschool Pals group is for children ages 4 and 5. The group meets at the Morganton Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30am. Please call the Youth Services Circulation Desk @ (828) 764-9274 to register. FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library
Library Explorers October program flyer listing four Tuesday children’s events, decorated with autumn and Halloween illustrations and library organization logos. Transcribed Text: LIBRARY EXPLORERS OCTOBER PROGRAMS October 6 – The Friendly Scarecrow Hour October 13 – Frankie’s Lab October 20 – Apple vs. Pumpkin October 27 – Bats, Books, & Broomsticks The Library Explorers group is designed for children in grades K–2nd. The group meets on Tuesdays at 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. Call the Youth Services Circulation Desk @ (828) 764-9274 to register. Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY

Morganton Public Library Weekly Storytimes (require pre-registration):

  • Baby Bookworms – Mondays at 10:30am for those birth-24 months old.
  • Terrific Tots – Tuesdays at 10:30am for those 2-3 years old.
  • Preschool Pals – Thursdays at 10:30am for those 4-5 years old.
  • Library Explorers – Tuesdays at 4pm for those in K-2nd grade.
  • Cool Kids – Mondays at 3:30pm for those in 3rd-5th grade.

Valdese Public Library Storytimes

All storytimes require pre-registration and have limited space. Call the Valdese Public Library at 828-874-2421 to register or for more information.

Fall Storytimes are under way! Call or visit your library to sign up or for more information.

Baby Bookworms storytime flyer for children from birth to 24 months at the Valdese Public Library, featuring a purple background, crescent moon, bat, owl, pumpkin, and cat illustrations. Transcribed Text: Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library Morganton • Valdese • C.K. [remaining text too small to read] Baby Bookworms @ The Valdese public Library A storytime for birth-24mo. Thursdays 10:00-10:30am Pre-Registration required. Call 828-874-2421 / stop by to register. The Baby Bookworms Storytime combines books, songs, colors, rhymes & discovery activities to engage your little one. Join the fun as we help your baby begin a lifelong love of learning and curiosity. October Themes Bats, Cats, Owls, Moon & Pumpkins Storytime Openers ~Color- Orange ~Song- Good Morning ~Flannel Story- 5 Little Pumpkins ~Nursery Rhyme- I See The Moon & Where is Thumbkin BURKE COUNTY Friends of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Fall-themed “Terrific Tots” library storytime flyer featuring a moon, bat, pumpkins, autumn leaves, and a smiling spider, with event details for Valdese Public Library. Transcribed Text: Terrific Tots A storytime for children 2-3 years old. Held at the Valdese Public Library each Monday from 10:00-11:00am. Pre-Registration required. October Moon, Spiders & Bats, Leaves & Pumpkins We also have an opportunity to join the Preschool Pals group on a special field trip to Henry River Farm in Morganton Wednesday Oct 14TH @ 10 am. Call 828-874-2421 to sign-up or stop by the Valdese Public Library. Live well @ your library BURKE COUNTY Friends of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Autumn-themed flyer for Valdese Public Library’s “Preschool Pals” story time in October, featuring cartoon owls, a bear holding a pumpkin, and fall leaves. Transcribed Text: Preschool Pals A story time for kids 4-5 years old. Meeting on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. October This month is full of autumn stories, crafts, rhymes, and activities. Our themes include farms, pumpkins, scarecrows, and Halloween! Valdese Public Library - 828-874-2421 213 St. Germain Ave SE Valdese NC 28690 Live well @ your library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for the Valdese Public Library’s October Library Explorers program, featuring fall-themed illustrations of a raven, bat, centipede, spider, and black cat. Transcribed Text: Library Explorers @ the Valdese Public Library ~K-2nd grade ONLY ~we meet Mondays at 3:30 ~Pre-Registration required ~Call 828-874-2421 to register October OK Explorers! Lets take a closer look at the animals of FALL!! Squirrels, Bats, Spiders and several other animals are always getting a lot of attention this time of year so for the month of October we will dive deep into the world of... CREEPY ANIMALS! FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library Live Well @ your library Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY

Valdese Public Library Weekly Storytimes (require pre-registration):

  • Baby Bookworms – Thursdays at 10am for those birth-24 months old.
  • Terrific Tots – Mondays at 10am for those 2-3 years old.
  • Preschool Pals – Wednesdays at 10am for those 4-5 years old.
  • Library Explorers – Mondays at 3:30pm for those in K-2nd grade.
  • Cool Kids – Tuesdays at 3:30pm for those in 3rd-5th grade.