How Do I…?
Have questions about the library? If they are not answered below, please give us a call or come by and we will be happy to help!
Fill out an online library card application (and visit us within 7 days of that), or stop by to fill one out and get your card!
Anyone can apply for a card if you have proof of residence in Burke County (proof of residence can be a photographic id with the correct address OR an older photographic id with some other form of proof for current address – checks, bills, mail, etc.). Individuals under the age of 15 must have parental consent and are registered as a juvenile.
We have three locations in Burke County: Morganton, Valdese, and Hildebran. Addresses, maps, and hours for each site can be found on our Library Directions and Hours page.
All three of our libraries offer printing, faxing, and copying. Printing can be done from our public computers (free to use), or you can email the library your file to print. More details on this service can be found at our circulation desks.
Copier, Printer, and Fax Fees
- Copier and printer fees – .25 per page
- To transmit fax $1.00 – per page
- To receive fax $1.00 – per page
Use the Burke County Public Library online catalog to search the holdings of the Morganton, Valdese, and C.B. Hildebrand libraries. Once on the catalog, you can log in (with your library card and password) and renew books, place holds on books, and see what you have checked out. If you would like some help using the catalog online, you can call the library or stop by during business hours.Click Here to Visit our Library Catalog.
Don’t know your password? You can set it up over the phone or in person at your library.
Visit the Burke County Public Library online catalog and log in with your library card and pin number to renew books, place holds on books, and see what you have checked out. If you would like some help using the catalog online, you can call the library or stop by during business hours. Visit our Library Catalog.
Don’t know your password? You can set it up over the phone or in person at your library.
The Burke County Public Library has three eMedia collections through Overdrive. NC Kids Digital is curated for 4th grade and under, NC Kids Level Up! is curated for students 4th-8th grade, and e-iNC is for all ages and includes the newest releases and eMagazines. Information at bcpls.org/ebooks. Download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer, cell phone, iPod, or eBook reader (including Kindle, Kobo, or Nook). The collections continue to grow each year. You just need your library card number, password/PIN, and internet access to get started! Visit our eMedia page for links and more information.
NC LIVE is a cooperative library service for the students, faculty, business people, and residents of North Carolina. The website allows access to digital content such as ebooks, ejournals, streaming video, and downloadable audiobooks offered from a variety of vendors. This service is provided “free” to all public library users in the state of North Carolina. You just need your library card number, password/PIN, and internet access to get started! Visit the NC Live site today!
Library programs happen at all three locations and are listed on our website and our monthly calendar, as well as advertised in the library, the News Herald, and in different locations around the county. Some programs require pre-registration, which will be stated. Programs are free, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call your library or visit our program pages: Adult Programs | Young Adult Programs | Children’s Programs.
Library programs that require registration are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please call or visit the library in which the program will take place to sign up for it. Most adult and children’s programs can only be signed up for in person, but information is noted on the calendars and individual program fliers. YA Programs can often be registered for via the email listed on the flier. For more information, please call your library or visit our program pages: Adult Programs | Young Adult Programs | Children’s Programs.
Program information, alerts, photographs and more can be found on our social media pages. Want to learn more? Join us Facebook: @bcpls and Instagram: @bcplsnc