Summer Reading Program 2022

Registration begins Monday, May 16th.

Stop by our libraries during the month of May to see the Big Little Art Show! Artists of all ages have created tiny masterpieces for you to enjoy.

Start today! More details on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" tab.

Herpetology

Join the North Carolina Arboretum for a video EcoExplore class on Herpetology!

Learn more, and sign up today to become a citizen scientist - and win some cool stuff - at EcoExplore.net.

Join us for some Star Wars Lego fun on Saturday, May 21st at 2pm! Its for all ages, with no pre-registration required. For more details, call 828-874-2421.

Duplos and more! Join us Saturday, May 7th, at 10am at MPL for a makerspace time for children 1-5 years old.

Saturday, May 14
3pm at MPL

Monthly Theme: Mosaic Tile art and wire wrapped necklaces**

A Mixed Media Program Just for Kids!

Pre-registration is required and space is 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?

Check out the
Kids' Online Tools

Parenting and Parent Teacher Resources

A collection of resources for parents seeking parenting advice, school-work help, and play ideas.

Friday, May 27th at 5:30pm at McGalliard Falls Park in Valdese

Bring your own Picnic and join us for an evening of fun and learning about animals! Details on the "Picnic in the Park" tab!

Saturday, May 14th at 11am at CBH

We are partnering with Hope-Family Support Network to offer a Spanish Storytime! Come join us at CBH for Saturday storytime fun!

with Community Resource Officer Sgt. Eddie Marlowe

A monthly in-person storytime with an accompanying craft.

May 16th - 3:45-5pm

NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books

2021-2022 Book List

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.

Internet Safety

A collection of resources to help you and your family safely work and play on the Internet.

Picnic In the Park
@ McGalliard Falls In Valdese
with the WNC Nature Center
The Valdese Public Library, in partnership with the Town
of Valdese Recreation Department, is excited to welcome
the WNC Nature Center's program on Fur Feathers and
Scales. We invite families to bring a picnic and blanket
as Tori Duval brings the fun, facts, and a couple of
critters. After the program families will have a chance to
explore the area and possibly earn the EcoExplore
herpetology badge from the NC Arboretum.
For More Info Call the Valdese Public Library @ 828-874-2421

Click to download the Picnic in the Park Flyer!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Advertisement banner

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!

Preschool
Makerspace
A Makerspace encourages children to follow their curiosity.
Children will explore, create, tinker and learn while using
Duplos and other building materials.
For children 1-5
Face masks are preferred, but not required.
No registration required.
April 2 and May 7
10 -11am
Morganton Public Library

Click to download the Preschool Makerspace Flyer!

Click to download the Playgroup Flyer!

Baby Bookworms

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

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.

Click to download the Terrific Tots Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.

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.

Click to download the Preschool Pals Flyer!

Pre-registration is required.

Click to download the Action Art Flyer!

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.