Children's Programs and Events

  • Upcoming
    Programs

  • 1000 Books
    Before Kindergarten

  • Morganton
    Storytimes

  • Valdese
    Storytimes

  • C.B. Hildebrand
    Storytimes

YS September Calendar

Click on the image to download the September Kids' Program Calendar.




Fall
									FAMILY
									FESTIVAL
									16
									OCTOBER
									4:00-6:00PM
									CHALK ZONE
									PONY RIDES
									FACE PAINT
									GAMES
									FOOD
									& MORE
									CB HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
									AT
									828.764.9283
									BCPLS.ORG
									101B MAIN AVE WEST HILDEBRAN NC
									COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
					Kids Cooking Club
					Wednesday, September 27 @ 3:30 pm
					Bread in a Bag
					Pre-registration Required.
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Tots and Pals Discovery Lab encourages children to follow their curiosity.
							Children will explore, create, tinker and learn while using
							Duplos and other building materials.
							Morganton Public Library
							For children 1-5
							No Registration Required.
							September 9 and October 7
							10 -11am
							Tots and Pals
							Discovery Lab
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							Pig the Pug
							Family
					Storytime
					@ the Valdese Public Library
							Today's
					family storytime
					will center aroundauthor, Aaron Blabey's wackiest character,
					Pig the Pug. We will read crazy Pig books,make a craft and have activities
					that are sure to
					satisfy even
					the pickiest
					pug!
					
					Tuesday,
					September 19th at 5:30pm
					Pre-registration required.
					To sign-up, call theValdese Public Library at 828-874-2421
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Read to a Dog
					Join the
					Morganton Public Library
					at Burke County Animal Services
					425 Kirksey Drive, Morganton
					4-5 pm
					Thursdays: September 28 and October 26
					Why read to a dog? Reading to a dog gives children extra practice and oral skills. Children feel comfortable because dogs don’t judge if a word is mispronounced. If a child feels nervous when reading aloud, dogs can calm them down that can reduce stress and anxiety. Children can gain confidence, self-esteem and it’s fun!
					Registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome.
					Call 828-764-9274 to sign up.
					BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
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NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books

2022-2023 Book List

Note: All books are available through the Burke County Public Library, and most of them are available as eBooks through Overdrive.




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




Community Pumpkin DecoratingEvent
							@ the ValdesePublic Library
							~
							Basic carving supplies
							(BYO supplies, also welcome)
							~
							1 Med-Lg. pumpkin
							per family
							(50 available while supplies last)
							Provided:
							This is not a contest.
							Simply come, create something
							wonderful and
							enjoy time with your family.
							Registration required.
							Call 828-874-2421
							to sign-up.
							Saturday,
							October 14th
							2-5pm
							Face
							Painting
							DJ
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The Schiele Museum Presents Gem Mining
					Thursday, September 21 @ 3:30pm
					Explore the fascinating world of rocks, gems, and minerals! Use identification and sorting techniques to find, examine, and classify minerals. Treasure-seekers will keep what they find in this gemstone mining activity.
					Registration required. Limited space.
					For more information on these and other library programs,
					visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call or visit the library today.
					C.B.Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283
					101-B Main Avenue West
					Hildebran, NC 28637
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Why is play important?
					Children learn through play. Playing together strengthens the relationship between you and your child. Play also supports social development by helping children
					interact with others, learning to share and get along.
					Morganton Public Library provides an open safe space for children and their
					parents/caregivers to play.
					Morganton Public Library Play Group
					Every Monday
					August 21-December 18
					*No Play Group on September 4,
					September 18 and November 20
					11:00am-11:30am
					Birth - 3 yrs old
					No registration required.
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EcoExplore. See it. Snap it. Share it.

Arachnology Season

Like science? Turn into a Citizen Scientist (with a chance to earn some great prizes) with EcoExplore!

ecoEXPLORE (Experiences Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) is an incentive-based citizen science program for children in grades K-8. Developed by The North Carolina Arboretum, this innovative program combines science exploration with kid-friendly technology to foster a fun learning environment for children while encouraging them to explore the outdoors and participate in citizen science. More information on the program can be found at ExoExplore.net.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Advertisement banner

1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Read it and Reap

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is simple, free, and the rewards are priceless! This program promotes reading to newborns, infants and toddlers. As a parent or caregiver, you are the first education provider your child has during the first five years.

Read a book, any book, to your child with the goal of reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and giving them the best start towards success.

We're here to help you on your journey of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Stop by or call any of the libraries for more information or to get started.

Take up the challenge and check out 1000booksbeforekindergarten.org.

How to Participate

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child, ages birth to before kindergarten can participate.

Register at any Burke County Public Library location. You will be given program materials when you sign-up or you can download the reading logs from the 1000 Books Website.

Track your reading. Write down each book on the reading log.

Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same books over and over. Don't forget to count the books your child hears in storytime, daycare, or even with a friend or family member, as long as the child listens to the entire book.

Each time you read 100 books, bring your reading log to the library to receive a milestone sticker and choose a prize from the treasure chest. If you prefer, you may call the library and we will come to your car to pick up reading logs and deliver a prize.

Download the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Informational Flyer

Morganton Public Library Storytimes

Baby Bookworms | Terrific Tots
Pre-School Pals | Library Explorers | Cool Kids Club

Library Directions

Registration is required for all storytimes, sign up today by stopping by your library!


Baby Bookworms

A storytime for children birth-23 months.
Mondays at 10:30am



								Baby Bookworms
						Morganton Public Library
						Mondays 10:30am
						Pre-registration is required.
						Please call 828-764-9274 or come by the library to sign-up.
						Baby Bookworms is a first time library experience for our youngest patrons. Children birth through 23 months will enjoy library time complete with rhymes, songs,
						movement activities, a short story, and a hands on craft or art activity.
						For more information on these and other library programs, visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call or visit the library today.
						Morganton Public Library
						828-764-9274
						204 S. King St.
						Morganton, NC 28655
						August/September
						August 21: Let’s get Acquainted.
						August 28: Baby Bear Counts One
						September 4: No Storytime today.
						The library is closed for Labor Day.
						September 11: Let’s Play Ball!
						September 18: No Storytime today.
						No Play Group today.
						September 25: The color Red
Click to download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



Terrific Tots

A storytime for children 2 year-olds.
Tuesdays at 10:30am.

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Call 828-764-9274 or stop by the library to sign up.



Preschool Pals

A storytime for children 3-5 years-old.
Thursdays at 10:30am

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required.
Call 764-9274 or stop by the library to sign up.


Preschool Pals
						Morganton Public Library
						Thursdays at 10:30am
						For 3-5 year olds
						Pre-registration is required.
						Please call 828-764-9274 to register or come by the library to sign up.
						Storytime introduces preschoolers to the joy of reading.
						It focuses on early literacy skills and includes stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts.
						For more information on these and other library programs, visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call or visit the library today.
						Morganton Public Library
						828-764-9274
						204 S. King St.
						Morganton, NC 28655
						August/September
						August 24: Welcome to Storytime
						August 31: 1,2,3…..
						September 7: A, B, C…..
						September 14: Duplos and More
						September 21: Silly stories and stickers!
						September 28: It’s time to color
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.


Library Explorers

Library Explorers is designed for children in grades K-2, and is held on Tuesdays at 4pm. Club times may vary depending on activities planned. Pre-Registration is required.



Cool Kids Club

Cool Kids Club is designed for children in grades 3-5.
Mondays at 3:30pm



					Cool Kids Club
					August/September
					Cool Kids Club is for students
					in 3rd-5th grades.
					Join us for art projects,
					STEAM activities,
					games & more!
					**Pre-registration is required.
					Morganton Public Library
					Mondays @ 3:30pm
					828-764-9274
					Valdese Public Library
					Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm
					828-874-2421
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.

Come by the library to register now for Storytimes!

Valdese Public Library Storytimes

Baby Bookworms | Terrific Tots | Pre-School Pals
Library Explorers | Cool Kids

Library Directions

Pre-registration is required for all storytimes


Baby Bookworms

For Those 24 months and younger
Thursdays at 10am


 
							@ the Valdese Public Library
								Birth-23months.
								Meeting Thursday @ 10am.
								Pre-Registration required.
								Call the
								Valdese Public Library
								@ 828-874-2421
								to register.
								BabyBaby
								BookwormsBookworms
								Storytime OpenersStorytime Openers
								~Pink~Color- Pink
								~&~Song- Good Morning &
								The TogetherThe More We Get Together
								~&~Nursery Rhyme- Peas Porriage Hot &
								Wee WinkieWee Willie Winkie
								August/
								September Theme:
								Beach & OceanFriends
Click to download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.




Terrific Tots Storytime

For Those 2-3 Years Old
Mondays at 10am



								2-old2-3year old
								storytime.
								Monday 00amMonday 10:00-11:00am
								@ Library.@ the Valdese Public Library.
								Pre-Registration required.
								Call 828-874-2421 to sign-up
								or
								stop by the Valdese Public Library.
								TERRIFIC
						TOTS
						8/21 & 8/28- Ocean Commotion Month!
						9/4- No Storytime - Labor Day
						9/11- Little Chefs Day
						9/18- Stomp & ROAR Dinosaur
						9/25- My Shapes & Colors Day
						August/September
						With
						Adventures
						Call 828-874-2421to sign-up
						or
						stop by the ValdesePublic Library.
						--Day--Sat. Aug 5th ~ I Miss My Friends! Craft/STEAM Play Day
						(30pm(2 chances to play) @ 10-11:30am & 3-4:30pm
						--6pm--Thu. Aug 10th ~ Storytime @ Pizza Hut Back to School Bash @ 4-6pm
						--30pm--Mon. Aug 14th ~ Extreme LEGO Danger Day! @ 3:30pm
						August Special Programs:
Click to download the Terrific Tots Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



PreSchool Pals

For Those 4-5 Years Old
Wednesdays at 10am

Preschool Pals
					A story time for kids 4-5 years old. Meeting on Wednesdays from
					10:00-11:00 am at the Valdese Public Library. Space is limited.
					Pre-registration is required for all events. Call 828-874-2421 or stop by the library.
					September 6: Down on the Farm 
					September 13: Barn Yard Friends
					September 20: Cows
					September 27: Sharon Clarke
					For more information on these and other library programs, visit our library
					website at www.bcpls.org, call, or visit the library today.
					Valdese Public Library - 828-874-2421
					213 St. Germain Ave SE
					Valdese NC 28690
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.


Library Explorers

For those in grades K-2
Mondays at 3:30pm



						August Special Programs:
						LIBRARY K-2nd grade ONLY.
						We meet at the
						Valdese Public Library,
						every Monday at 3:30.
						Pre-Registration required.
						828-874-2421.
						~9/4- No Storytime - Labor Day
						~August: Cooking, Weaving
						~September is... SCIENCE Month!!!
						Chemistry= Grow Borax Crystals
						Engineering= Build a Lego Magnetic Maze
						Physics= Catapults
						Astronomy= DIY Constellation Projector
						*August/sEPTember*
						--Sat. Aug 5th ~ I Miss My Friends! Craft/STEAM Play Day
						(2 chances to play) @ 10-11:30am & 3-4:30pm
						--Thu. Aug 10th ~ Storytime @ Pizza Hut Back to School Bash @ 4-6pm
						--Mon. Aug 14th ~ Extreme LEGO Danger Day! @ 3:30pm
Click to download the Library Explorers Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



Cool Kids Club

For Those in grades 3-5
Tuesdays at 3:30pm



					Cool Kids Club
					August/September
					Cool Kids Club is for students
					in 3rd-5th grades.
					Join us for art projects,
					STEAM activities,
					games & more!
					**Pre-registration is required.
					Morganton Public Library
					Mondays @ 3:30pm
					828-764-9274
					Valdese Public Library
					Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm
					828-874-2421
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.

Call or come by the library to register now for Storytimes!

C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Storytimes

Family Storytime | Baby Bookworms | Terrific Tots
Pre-School Pals | Library Explorers | Cool Kids

Library Directions

Pre-registration is required for all weekly storytimes, and other programs as noted.


Family Storytime

Each week our Family Storytime will meet on Thursdays at 10:45am. All ages welcome. Call 828-764-9283 or come by to pre-register.



					Parents and caregivers areencouraged to participate
					to make a meaningful
					experience for their child.
					Storytime
					programs are
					designed to stimulate young
					minds by introducing literature,music, and movement.
					CB HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
					Sept. 7th: Hildebran Park
					Sept. 14th: Farm Fun
					Sept: 21st: Autumn
					Sept. 28thh: Squirrels
					Family Storytime
					Each week our Family Storytime will meet onThursdays at 10:45am. All ages welcome. Call828-764-9283 or come by to pre-register.

Click to download the Family Storytime Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



Baby Bookworms and Terrific Tots Storytime

For Those 2 Years Old and Under
Wednesdays at 10:45am


Each week, Baby Bookworms and Terrific Tots will meet
					on Wednesdays at 10:45am. Ages birth to 2yrs old.
					Come by or call 828-764-9283 to register.
					Storytime programs
					are designed to
					stimulate young
					minds by introducing
					literature, music, and
					movement.
					Sept: 13th
					Farm Fun
					Sept: 20th:
					Autumn
					Squirrels
					Sept: 27th:
					Sept: 6th
					Hildebran Park
					Baby Bookworms & Terrific Tots

Click to download the Baby Bookworms and Terrific Tots Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



PreSchool Pals

For Those 3-5 Years Old
Tuesdays at 10:45am


CB HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
						Preschool Pals
						Storytime
						programs are
						designed to stimulate young
						minds by introducing literature,music, and movement.
						Each week, Preschool Pals will meet on
						Tuesdays at 10:45am. Age 3, 4 and 5yrs.
						Come by or call 828-764-9283 to register.
						Parents and caregivers areencouraged to participate
						to make a meaningful
						experience for their child.
						Sept. 5th: Hildebran Park
						Sept. 12th: Farm Fun
						Sept: 19th: Autumn
						Sept. 26th: Squirrels
Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.


Library Explorers

For those in grades K-2
Thursdays at 3:30pm


Library Explorers
						Grades K-2 meeting on Thursdays from 3:30 pm—4:30 pm.
						Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for all events.
						September 7: Fall Paintings
						September 14: Fall Perler Beads
						September 21: Gem Mining *(Sign up only)
						September 28: Scavenger Hunt @ Hildebran Park
						For more information on these and other library programs, visit
						visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call or visit the library today.
						C.B.Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283
						101 B Main Avenue West
						Hildebran, NC 28637
Click to download the Library Explorers Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.



Cool Kids Club

For those in grades 3-5
Tuesdays at 3:30pm


Cool Kids
						Grades 3–5
						Meeting on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm—4:30 pm.
						Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for all events.
						September 5: Tie Dye Shirts
						September 12: Scavenger Hunt
						September 19: Sun Catchers
						September 26: Beaded Lizards
						For more information on these and other library programs,
						visit our library website at www.bcpls.org, call or visit the library today.
						C.B.Hildebrand Public Library - 828-764-9283
						101-B Main Avenue West
						Hildebran, NC 28637
Click to download the Cool Kids Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.

Come by the library to register for Storytimes!.