Due to current COVID-19 metrics in Burke County, the Burke County Public Library is postponing plans to return to a full schedule of in-person programming for all age groups. Most programs have been moved to online participation.
October 21: 3:00-5:00 pm Western Piedmont Community College
For all ages. More details on the Fall Festival tab
with Community Resource Officer Sgt. Eddie Marlowe
A Monthly Zoom storytime with an accompanying craft bag. Pre-registration is required, bag can be picked up at CBH.
October 18th - 3:30-4:30pm
Friday, September 24 4pm on Zoom
Monthly Theme: Bubbles
A Step by Step Canvas Painting program for children in grades K-5th.
Learn to paint colorful bubbles on a black background! Pre-registration is required.
Start today! More details on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" tab.
Botany
Join the North Carolina Arboretum for a video EcoExplore class on plants!
October 25: 4:00-6:00 pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
For ages birth through 5th grade. More details on the Fall Festival tab
October Craft Kit
Our pick up craft for October is a Foam Pumpkin Craft kit!
For ages 12 and under. No pre-registration required, but supplies are limited. Available after October 1st at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library front desk.
Junior Librarian Kit
Do your kids love books and the library? Do they like to play pretend? Pick up a BCPLS Junior Librarian Kit at the Morganton Public Library today!
Each Junior Librarian Kit contains books for hosting your own storytinme, craft materials and ideas, an official button and other things needed as a librarian! Supplies are limited.
Library Fairy Pen Pals
Find the fairy door in the Children's Department at the Morganton Public Library. Leave a letter for the Library Fairy at the Fairy Door. Make sure your address is written in the letter, and the Library Fairy will mail you a letter back! We miss seeing you at the library!
Looking for Accelerated Reader Point Information? How about research for a school project? Or even an online storytime video?
A collection of resources for parents seeking parenting advice, school-work help, and play ideas.
October 26: 4:00-6:00 pm Valdese Public Library
For ages birth through 5th grade. More details on the Fall Festival tab
Kit includes 4 rocks, paint, and markers to make your very own Jack-O-Rocks!
Call the Youth Services Desk at the Morganton Public Library (828) 764-9274, and reserve your kit today! For children only!
Storytimes are back!
Due to current COVID-19 metrics in Burke County, storytimes will remain online at this point. Space is limited. Pre-registration begins August 9th at any of our three locations. More details soon!
Fall Storytime schedules are available on the library tabs on this page! Pre-registration is required for all storytimes. For more information, please stop by or call the library.
NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books Booklists 2021-2022
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.
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.
Library Explorers is designed for children in grades K-2, and is held on Tuesdays at 4pm via Zoom. Club times may vary depending on activities planned. Pre-Registration is required.
Pre-registration is required. Pick up of accompanying craft/activity bag will be monthly.
Enrichment Bags
Will be available for pickup at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library beginning September 1st! Call 828-764-9283 to schedule your pickup. For children who are pre-school age and school age. Each bag will contain a book, bookmark, a craft kit, and snack. Limit one per child per month please. Quantities are limited.
October Craft Kit
Our pick up craft for October is a Foam Pumpkin Craft kit!
For ages 12 and under. No pre-registration required, but supplies are limited. Available after October 1st at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library front desk.
