Burke County Public Library is a three-location public library in the foothills of North Carolina. Our Mission is to improve lives through reading, learning, connecting, and creating.
Contact Us
Contact us by Phone:
- Morganton Public Library Circulation Desk: 828-764-9261
- Morganton Public Library Children’s Room: 828-764-9274
- NC Room (at the Morganton Public Library): 828-764-9266
- Valdese Public Library: 828-874-2421
- C.B. Hildebrand Public Library: 828-764-9283
Contact us by Email:
- Programing Information: programs@bcpls.org
- Reference and Information: refdesk@bcpls.org
Available in the Library
- Books, Magazines, and Newspapers
- WiFi and Public Computer Access
- Study Rooms
- Office Pods at CBH
- DVD/Blu-Ray Collection at VPL and CBH
- North Carolina Room (Genealogy and Local History) at MPL
- Scanning (to a USB drive)
- Copying* (black & white, color)
- Printing* (black & white, color)
- Faxing* (sending and receiving)
*Items marked require a fee. Please see fee list below.
Most items in the library check out for 21 days, with the exception of new adult fiction and DVDs/Blu-Rays (these have a 7 day check out).
Items MAY auto-renew. Find out by signing up for email alerts from our system. You can also log in to your NC Cardinal Catalog Account on any browser and check.
Our system allows you to enroll in text notifications for holds alerts. Email alerts are available for holds alerts, due date reminders, auto-renew alerts, overdue notices, and check-out receipts.
Fees Policy
Note: Items that are marked with “DO NOT PLACE IN BOOK BOX” will be assessed if found damaged in book box.
Library Card Fees
- Replace a lost card – $5.00
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
Item Fees
- Lost Item Charge varies – see staff
- Damaged Item Charge varies – see staff
Patrons with 2 or more overdue items and/or more than $5 in fines cannot check out more items.
Patrons owing more than $5.00 to the library may not use public computers with the exception of the library catalog.
Programs for all Ages
Library programs happen at all three locations and are listed on our website and our monthly calendar, as well as advertised in the library, local papers, on social media, 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, see our library programs page.
Weekly Storytimes
Storytimes are offered at all three of our locations. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. See our Children’s Program Page for more information.
Baby Bookworms (birth-24 months)
Terrific Tots (2 year olds)
Preschool Pals (3-5 year olds)
Family Storytime (all ages – at CBH)
Library Explorers (K-2nd graders)
Cool Kids Club (3rd-5th graders)
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.
Available online
We have a variety of online resources available for our patrons. eMedia (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines) are available through Overdrive, and additional eMedia and resources are available through NC LIVE. Visit our Online Resources page for links and more information.
Join us on social media for program information, photos, and local history:
Facebook: @bcpls
Instagram: @bcplsnc