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November 2026

Click on the calendar image to download a pdf of this month’s program calendar. For more information, visit the individual program pages (listed above) or call or visit your library.

November 2026 Programs for Adults at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features fall colors and theme, and information about programs offered at the library for adults. Any programs marked as needing registration can be preregistered for by calling or visiting your library (828-764-9261, 828-874-2421, or 828-764-9283). Tuesday, November 3: Savory Spice Club Pick up. Pre-registration required. Participants will receive a call when pick-up is available at preferred library. Thursday, November 5: Savory Spice Chop Shop. 5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required, but you do not need to be registered for the Savory Spice Club to attend. Friday, November 6: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Valdese Public Library. No registration is required. Monday, November 9: Bibliomaniacs Subscription Boxes available! Bibliomaniacs is a free monthly subscription box for Adult Book lovers. Boxes include a library book and fun items relating to the theme. Boxes available Monday, November 9, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Available at all sites. Monday, November 9: Young at Heart Storytime. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Humorous stories, crafts, and time to unwind - just for adults! No registration is required. Wednesday, November 11: Libraries closed in honor of Veterans Day. Friday, November 13: Needlework in the Morning from 10am to Noon at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. Saturday, November 14: Genealogy Conference. 9am-3pm at First United Methodist Church (Morganton). Conference presented by Burke County Genealogical Society. Pre-registration is required. Saturday, November 14: Wuthering Heights Book Discussion. 2pm at the Morganton Public Library. Monday, November 16: Dolly-Themed Pop-up Craft. 5:30pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 17: Plot Hounds Book Discussion - 10am at the Valdese Public Library. This month's title: Dead Man’s Curve by Pinkie Darro. No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: Recipe Book Revival. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. NC Room Cookbook Collection Potluck. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, November 19: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, November 20: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams. No registration required. Monday, November 23: Mixed Media Monday - 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, November 25: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. No registration required. Thursday, November 26, through Saturday, November 28: Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday, November 30: Holiday Inter-snack-tive Family Move Night. 5pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Program is open to all ages. No registration is required. Project Bumble Tree: Grab a Bumble and stop by the desk, beginning November 9, to register and get a bag. Take it home to fill it with goodies, decorate it, and return it to the library (no later than December 12). We’ll distribute them to the residents of health and rehabilitation centers across Burke County. For more information, see our website or stop by your library. 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. 828-764-9269. Join us each week on Facebook and in the News Herald and The Paper for pictures and history from the local area. Both Throwback Thursday and Picture Burke are featured. Brought to you by the North Carolina Room. 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.
November 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features fall colors and 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: Minecraft. C.B. Hildebrand Public Library: Turkeys. Valdese Public Library: Glorious Foods I-Spy-Tank. Tuesday, November 3: Hickory Aviation Museum Tour. 10:30am (meet at the Museum). Pre-registration Required. Open to third through seventh graders. Tuesday, November 3: Welcome Fall DIY Scarecrow Program. 3:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. For kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Wednesday, November 4: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Wednesday, November 4: 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: Native American Bowl. Wednesday, November 11: Libraries closed in honor of Veterans Day. Friday, November 13: Our Roots, Our Roads: A Family Craft Event. 2-3:30pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Program is designed for children ages three years and up. No registration required. Saturday, November 14: Maker Day. 10am-Noon at the Morganton Public Library. Drop in any time during the program to dream, design, and build with the whole family. Saturday, November 14: Kids Can Cook: Sweet and Savory Thanksgiving Edition. 2-3:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. Program for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Tuesday, November 17: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Valdese Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Morganton Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: 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: Mini Pumpkin Pies. Friday, November 20: Craft Club: Pony Bead Tapestries. 3pm at the Morganton Public Library. For kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Saturday, November 21: Second Chance Canvas Painting. 3pm at the Morganton Public Library. For kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Thursday, November 26, through Saturday, November 28: Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday, November 30: Holiday Inter-snack-tive Family Move Night. 5pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Program is open to all ages. No registration is required. EcoExplore: It’s Mammalogy 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) Programs are supported by Burke County, The Library Foundation of Burke County, the Friends of the Burke County Public
November 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features fall colors and theme, and information about programs offered at the library for Middle and High Schoolers. Any programs marked as needing registration can be pre-registered by calling 828-764-9273 or emailing lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org Monday, November 2: Sip and Paint. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 3: D and D at the library. 4:30pm online via Discord. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, November 4: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. YAS Breather Bags will be available at all Burke County Public Library locations (while supplies last) from November 5 through 14. Wednesday, November 11: Libraries closed in honor of Veterans Day. Monday, November 16: Game Night. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, November 17: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Valdese Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Wednesday, November 18: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Morganton Public Library. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, students third grade and up can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Thursday, November 19: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, November 20: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: The Secret Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams. No registration required. Saturday, November 21: DIY Gratitude Trees and Tea. 11am at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Monday, November 23: D and D at the library. 4:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 24: DIY Bug and Hedgie Lanterns. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, November 25: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. No registration required. Thursday, November 26, through Saturday, November 28: Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday, November 30: Holiday Inter-snack-tive Family Move Night. 5pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Program is open to all ages. No registration is required. Young Adult Services (YAS) programs are limited to middle and high school students only unless otherwise noted. The Library is online at www dot bcpls dot org, on Facebook at bcpls, and on Instagram at bcplsnc. Email or call with questions: 828-764-9273 or lizzie dot whisnant at burke NC 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.
Online Resources available through your library. NC Cardinal Library Catalog: We are a member of the NC Cardinal Consortium, which gives you an additional 7 milllion items to borrow and share. Our catalog is available online at burke dot nccardinal dot org NC LIVE: NC LIVE is North Carolina's statewide library cooperative. Testing help, research for school, language learning, and more available at nclive dot org. Overdrive, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers: We have three eMedia collections. NC Kids Digital (preK-4th), NC Kids Level Up (4th-8th), and e-iNC (for all ages and includes the newest releases). Information at bcpls.org/ebooks. Wowbrary, the Newest Stuff at your Library. Sign up for a weekly email newsletter highlighting all our newest stuff at the library. Visit bcpls.org/newbooks for the link and more information. Online Resources: All these and so much more are available to you online. Grab your library card and password or PIN and visit bcpls dot org back-slash onlineresources for links and more information. Do you have your password? Stop by or give us a call to check it, set it up, or change it. This password (& your library card) helps you log in to our online catalog, NC LIVE, and our eMedia collections! The Library is online at www.bcpls.org, on Facebook at bcpls, and on Instagram at bcplsnc Programs 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.