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YA October Calendar

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

YA December Calendar

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




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  CANVAS ART &
					MOVIE NIGHT
					Join the teens tonight at the Valdese
					Public Library to make canvas art &
					watch the classic Holiday film “Home
					Alone” (1990 | PG | 103 minutes).
					YAS
					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.
					TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
					@ 6PM
					VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY

					 

Download the Canvas Art And Movie Night Flyer




  Pompom
						Pokémon
						Thursday,
						November 30th
						@ 4pm
						C.B. Hildebrand
						Public Library
						Ready to create ‘em all? Head to the
						C.B. Hildebrand Public Library today to
						make your own Pompom Pokémon!
						No pre-registration is required, 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.

					 

Download the Pompom Pokémon Flyer




  Game
					Night
					YAS
					Thursday, Dec. 7th
					4:00pm
					C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
					No pre-registration required! 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.

					 

Download the YAS Game Night Flyer




Join the YAS teens at the
					Valdese Public Library to
					learn how to make your own
					Macrame Gnomes!
					Pre-registration is
					encouraged to ensure
					enough supplies.
					Tuesday, December 12th @ 6pm
					Valdese Public Library
					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 Macrame Gnomes Flyer




  DIY
						GINGERBREAD
						HOUSES
						Monday, December 18th @ 5:30pm
						Morganton Public Library
						Join the YAS teens at the
						Morganton Public Library to
						make your own DIY
						Gingerbread Houses with some
						basic ingredients from your
						pantry!
						Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough supplies.
						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 Gingerbread Houses Flyer





					The Oxymorons:
					A New Adult BOOK CLUB
					Wednesday, December 20th 6pm at
					Morganton Public Library

					THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
					No One Else Can Have You
					By Kathleen Hale
					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 Discussion Group Flyer




  We've expanded our D&D at the library to two sessions!
				All Supplies and instructions included, pre-registration is required. Please note your experience level and preference upon registration.
				
				D&D at the Library
				
			For More Information Or To Pre-Register, Contact Lizzie
			At 828-764-9273 Or By Email At Lizzie.Whisnant@Burkenc.Org

			
			Morganton Public Library
			Eperienced Player
			Curse of Strahd Campaign
			All Seats are currently full, contact Lizzie for waiting list.
			
			
			CB Hildebrand Public library
			Beginner Friendly
			Yawning Portal Campaign
			All Seats are currently full, contact Lizzie for waiting list.

					 

Download the YAS Dungeons and Dragons at the Library Flyer

  
					POLYMER
					CLAY CRAFT
					NIGHT
					Join the teens at the Morganton Public Library tonight to
					create a masterpiece using polymer clay! No pre-registration
					is required, limited to middle and high school students only.
					Monday, November 27th @ 6pm
					Morganton Public Library
					For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273
					or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

					 

Download the YAS Polymer Clay Craft Night Flyer





					The Oxymorons:
					A New Adult BOOK CLUB
					Wednesday, November 29th 6pm at
					Morganton Public Library

					THIS MONTH'S PICK: 
					Book Lovers
					By Emily Henry
					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 Discussion Group Flyer




  #YASBOX A Y A B O O K S U B S C R I P T I O N .
						Free!
						^
						#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.
						#YASBox YA Subscription Boxes are available on a first-come, firstserved
						basis during the first full week of the month while supplies last.

					 

Download the YAS Box Flyer




Monday,
							December 11
							M i n g l e J i n g l e
							@ CB Hildebrand Public Library Take pictures with
							Santa and Mrs. Claus
							Visit the photo booth with
							The Grinch and Max!
							5:30 - 7:30pm
							This event is free for all ages.
							While supplies last.
							Come celebrate the season with us!
							Music by:
							EBHS
							Chamber Singers
							Enjoy crafts, games and more!
Click to download the flyer




  
														D I Y Snowg l obes
									Thursday, December 14th @ 4pm
									C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
									YAS
									Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough supplies.
									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 DIY Snow Globes Flyer




  
									You’re invited to a party at the
									Snowflake lodge for an ugly sweater
									party! The who’s who of snowfalls
									will be in attendance - even with all
									the greed, blackmail, and threats of
									revenge that have been thrown
									around them this year. Everyone is
									hopeful that this evening’s party will
									be enough to calm down the chaos
									and bring some peace to the season.
									Your ticket is ready, it’s time to grab
									your ugliest sweater and start the
									party!
									Murder Mystery Party
									M U R D E R A T T H E U G L Y S W E A T E R P A R T Y
									Tuesday, December 19th @ 6pm
									V A L D E S E P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
									No pre-registration is required. Ugly sweaters are encouraged!
									Roles will be assigned upon arrival.
									Limited to middle and high school students.
									For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by
									email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
					 

Download the YAS Murder Mystery Night Flyer




  
					#YAS		
					ANIME CLUB
					Thursday, December 21st @ 4pm
					CB Hildebrand Public Library
					JOIN THE FUN!
					CONNECT. WATCH.WEEB OUT.
					
					Young Adult Services/YAS programs are limited to middle & high school students.
					No pre-registration is required.
					For more information visit us online at bcpls.org/yas
					or contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

					 

Download the YAS Anime Club Flyer




  
					Dungeon's and Dragons Holiday One-Shot
					Today’s game will be beginner friendly, but it is not a learn-to-play session.
					Some experience is recommended.
					For more information or to pre-register contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at
					lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
					Kick off your Holiday weekend at the library with a D&D Holiday One-Shot! Join YAS at the
					Morganton Public Library for a one-shot Holiday-themed D&D session. Pre-registration is required,
					there are very limited seats available at the table. All characters will be pre-made and supplies
					provided, so all players have to do is show up and roll for initiative!
					PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1ST!

					 

Download the YAS Dungeons and Dragons Holiday One Shot Flyer

Discord, Online Resources, and More!

Play games,access exclusivecontent &programs, andmore!
Get a firstlook atupcomingYAS events!
Chat withother YASteens!
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#YAS BCPLS
Discord server yet?
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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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