Young Adult Programs and Events

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YA March Calendar

Click on the image to download the March YA Program Calendar, or see the individual program flyers below for more details.



Have you joined the YAS BCPLS Discord server yet? Get a first look at upcoming YAS events. Chate with other YAS teens. Play exclusive content and programs and more! Contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org to get access today!

Join the YAS BCPLS Discord server today!

For more information and link to join, see the #YAS Online tab.



DIY FANTASY MAP MAKING I t ' s t ime t o c r e a t e y o u r o w n w o r l d ! J o i n t h e Y A S t e e n s a t t h e V a l d e s e P u b l i c L i b r a r y f o r a D I Y F a n t a s y Ma p Ma k i n g n i g h t . A l l s u p p l i e s p r o v i d e d ! Valdese Public Library TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH @ 6PM YAS This program is limited to middle and high school students only. No pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org

Download the YAS DIY Fantasy Map Making Flyer



Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! DEMO DAY! Morganton Public Library Join us at the Morganton Public Library for a Yu-Gi-Oh! demonstration day! Learn from an official Konami Judge how to start playing the globally popular trading card game. No pre-registration is required! Saturday, March 11th 1pm-4pm This event is open to all ages! For more information contact Lizzie at: lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org Burke County Public Library YAS Presents: 828-764-9273 Timmy Mac's Comic and Games (an Official Konami Tournament Store) will be on-site with local info and merchandise for sale!

Download the Yu-Gi-Oh! Demo Day Flyer



  Art. # Y A S I T ' S Join the teens at the Valdese Public Library as they attempt to create a masterpiece and follow along with a professional. Think you'll nail it or fail it? Find out tonight! Tuesday, March 14th @ 6pm Valdese Public Library No pre-registration is required. Supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Program is limited to middle and high school students only! For more info, visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.  

Download the YAS It's Art Flyer



D&D at the library Saturday, Saturday, March 18th 1pm-5pm at the Valdese Public Library >> Pre-registration required. >> Space is limited! >> Open to teens and adults. >> Roll20.net and Discord accounts required.** Participants must contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org to pre-register. **Participants can come early for a brief informational session.

Download the Dungeons and Dragons Flyer



YAS Murder Mystery Party Tuesday, March 21st @ 5:30pm Y O U N G A D U L T S E R V I C E S It's been two days since Hunter Bentley's body was found on the courtyard of his estate. As the CEO of Hemloxx, Inc., his assets were not inconsiderable. As everyone is scrambling for his many possessions at his mansion, all those who may have a claim are invited to a reading of his last will and testament, and that includes you... and his killer. This is where your story begins. Young Adult Services/YAS programs are limited to middle & high school students. For more information visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. V A L D E S E P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

Download the Murder Mystery Flyer



  #YAS Young Adult Services/YAS programs are limited to middle & high school students. No pre-registration is required for virtual participation. For more information visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. CONNECT. WATCH.WEEB OUT. ANIME CLUBANIME CLUB Thursday, March 23rd @ 4pm CB Hildebrand Public Library  

Download the YAS Anime Club Flyer



  TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH @ 6PM NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. LIMITED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE AT 828-764-9273 OR LIZZIE.WHISNANT@BURKENC.ORG Join the YAS teens tonight as we celebrate Women's History Month by discussing some of the many contributions to society made by women in history! WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA NIGHT VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY  

Download the YAS Women's History Month Trivia Night Flyer

#YASBOX A Y A B O O K S U B S C R I P T I O N . Free! ^ M20a2r3ch #YASBox is a themed box contains a library book, and matching swag and bookish items! For more information or questions, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Beginning in January 2023, #YASBox YA Subscription Boxes are moving to a first-come, first-served model! Pre-registration will no longer be required, and will be available at each branch while supplies last each month.

Download the #YASBOX Flyer



  Frankenstein Party Celebrate women's history month by acknowledging the mother of sci-fi, Mary Shelley! Her novel Frankenstein set the stage for science fiction for years to come, so come celebrate her and all the contributions of women to literature today! Enjoy games, snacks, and a sci-fi movie celebrating Mary Shelley's beloved novel. NO PRE-REGISTATION IS REQUIRED! LIMITED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US ONLINE AT BCPLS.ORG/YAS OR CONTACT LIZZIE AT 828-764-9273 OR BY EMAIL AT LIZZIE.WHISNANT@BURKENC.ORG. C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY YAS IS CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH THE MOTHER OF SCIENCE FICTION THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH @ 4PM  

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  YAS GAME NIGHT No pre-registration is required to attend. Limited to middle and high school students only. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. JOIN THE YAS TEENS AT THE LIBRARY TO PLAY BOARD, CARD AND NINTENDO SWITCH® GAMES! MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, MARCH 13TH @ 6PM  

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O.M.G. STACEY HAS HACKED YOUR DIGITAL DIARY AND SHE'S TOTALLY GOING TO POST IT. St. Petty's Escape Room THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH @ 4PM & 5PM C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only. To pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Join the YAS teens tonight to break into a locker and hack the hacker! You have until P.E. is over to find all the clues, crack the codes, and save your high school reputation. Pre-registration is required, limited spaces for each session.

Download the YAS Escape Room Flyer



Mini Spring Terrariums Celebrate the first day of spring by making a new mini terrarium! Join the YAS teens at the Morganton Public Library to make your first decoration of the spring season. Monday, March 20th @ 6pm Morganton Public Library Pre-registration is encouraged! Supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to middle and high school students ONLY. For more information or to register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

Download the YAS Mini Spring Terrariums Flyer



  The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Wednesday, March 22nd 6pm at Morganton Public Library THIS MONTH'S PICK: Warrior by Ty Patterson Coffee & snacks provided! Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up. No pre-registration is required to attend, copies of the book are available to borrow at the Morganton Public Library. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260.  

Download the Oxymorons Book Club Flyer



5-7PM YAS Join the YAS teens at Stidham's Axe Throwing & Lounge of Morganton, NC for a night of axe throwing and fun! Axe throwing lane is provided, teens are responsible for their own concessions. Waiver required. AXE THROWING MONDAY MARCH 27TH PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED! LIMITED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PRE-REGISTER, CONTACT LIZZIE AT 828-764-9273 OR BY EMAIL AT LIZZIE.WHISNANT@BURKENC.ORG In partnership with Stidham's Axe Throwing & Lounge

Download the Black History Month Trivia Night Flyer



#YAS Throwback Cooking Night Join the teens at Valdese Public Library as we test out a recipe from the 1930s! All supplies provided, no pre-registration required. Thursday, March 30th @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library This program is limited to middle and high school students only. No pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org

Download the YAS Throwback Cooking Night Flyer

YA April Calendar

Click on the image to download the April YA Program Calendar, or see the individual program flyers below for more details.



Have you joined the YAS BCPLS Discord server yet? Get a first look at upcoming YAS events. Chate with other YAS teens. Play exclusive content and programs and more! Contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org to get access today!

Join the YAS BCPLS Discord server today!

For more information and link to join, see the #YAS Online tab.



D&D at the library Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, April 1st & 22nd 1pm-5pm at the Valdese Public Library >> Pre-registration required. >> Space is limited! >> Open to teens and adults. >> Roll20.net and Discord accounts required.** Participants must contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org to pre-register. **Participants can come early for a brief informational session.

Download the Dungeons and Dragons Flyer



  #YAS Young Adult Services/YAS programs are limited to middle & high school students. No pre-registration is required for virtual participation. For more information visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. CONNECT. WATCH.WEEB OUT. ANIME CLUBANIME CLUB Thursday, April 4th @ 4pm CB Hildebrand Public Library  

Download the YAS Anime Club Flyer



YAS Invites you to a<br /> Murder Mystery Party Y A S I N V I T E S Y O U T O A T a k e a t r i p t o D r e a r y H o l l o w , w h e r e t h e r i c h w i d o w M r s . L e o t a X a v i e r l i v e d - a n d h a s n o w b e e n m u r d e r e d . C a n y o u h e l p s o l v e t h e c a s e - o r a r e y o u a p r i m e s u s p e c t ? Pre-registration is encouraged for a guaranteed role in the game! Limited to middle & high school students. For more information visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. V A L D E S E P U B L I C L I B R A R Y T U E S D A Y , A PRIL 18TH AT 5 ::30PM

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No pre-registration is required. Canvas available on a first-come, first-served basis. LIMITED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. For more information, visit us online at bcpls.org/yas! Friday, April 21st @ 4pm Morganton Public Library Canvas Art & Movie Afternoon Unwind, relax, and create at the Burke County Public Library this month with our Canvas Art & Movie Afternoon! Teens can come and enjoy snacks, teen's-choice movie, and paint their own canvas art.

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YAS Invites You to Survive... Wednesday's Escape Room Tuesday, April 25th @ 5:30pm Valdese Public Library Pre-registration is encouraged. Limited to middle and high school students only. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

Download the YAS Escape Room Flyer



  YAS Invites You to an Evening at the Theater! YAS invites teens to come out in support of our Young Adult Advisory Board Members who are participating in this year's BCPS Theater Co.'s production of The Addams Family Musical! Saturday, April 29th @ 7:30pm City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium Pre-registration is required to receive a free ticket to the YAS reserved row of seats. Limited to middle and high school students only. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.  

Download the YAS Evening at the Theater Flyer

  #YAS Scoreboard Read Books, attend programs, pick up to-go kits, and track your points to win a prize every month! Register online at bcpls.readsquared.com  

Register now at ReadSquared.



  Art. # Y A S I T ' S Join the teens at the Valdese Public Library as they attempt to create a masterpiece and follow along with a professional. Think you'll nail it or fail it? Find out tonight! Tuesday, April 4 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library No pre-registration is required. Supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Program is limited to middle and high school students only! For more info, visit us online at bcpls.org/yas or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.  

Download the YAS It's Art Flyer



  Join YAS as we make our own Squishy Plush that feels like a soft marshmallow! Teens will learn a basic sewing technique as they make their new fuzzy friend. SQUISHY PLUSH DIY MINI MONDAY, APRIL 17TH @ 6PM Morganton Public Library Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure there's enough supplies available. Limited to middle and high school students. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org!  

Download the YAS DIY Mini Squishy Plush



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Download the YAS DIY Recycled Bottle Wire Trees



  YAS GAME NIGHT No pre-registration is required to attend. Limited to middle and high school students only. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. JOIN THE YAS TEENS AT THE LIBRARY TO PLAY BOARD, CARD AND NINTENDO SWITCH® GAMES! MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, April 24TH @ 6PM  

Download the YAS Game Night Flyer



  The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Wednesday, April 26th 6pm at Morganton Public Library THIS MONTH'S PICK: A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Coffee & snacks provided! Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up. No pre-registration is required to attend, copies of the book are available to borrow at the Morganton Public Library. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260.  

Download the Oxymorons Book Club Flyer

Play games,access exclusivecontent &programs, andmore! Get a firstlook atupcomingYAS events! Chat withother YASteens! Have you joined the #YAS BCPLS Discord server yet? Click the link below to be redirected to the server. Login or create a free Discord account. Click the green checkmark to accept the rules! Joining is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. 2. 3. That's it! Once you accept the rules you will begiven access to all the different channels tointeract with the library and other YAS teens.

Join the YAS BCPLS Discord server today!
Joining is easy! Click the link to be redirected to the server, login or create a free Discord account, click the green checkmark to accept the rules, and you are in! That's it! Once you accept the rules you will be given access to all the different channels to interact with the library and other YAS teens.

For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant at burkenc.org!

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  #YAS Scoreboard Read Books, attend programs, pick up to-go kits, and track your points to win a prize every month! Register online at bcpls.readsquared.com  

Register now at ReadSquared.



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Apply today to join the Summer Fun!

Burke County Public Library invites you to join us for a: Kick off to Summer Party! Monday, June 12th The Burke County Courthouse Square 5-8pm Calling all community organizations! BCPLS is ready to kick off our Summer Reading Programs with a party on the courthouse square, and we want you to join us! Come set up a table, advertise your summer offerings, and play with your community! There will be games, food, music, and more open to all ages. Apply today at: https://forms.gle/BtfJY3TN8QWmZsu96

Apply today to join the Summer Fun!
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