Young Adult Programs and Events

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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.



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!

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



  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  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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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!
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  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.  

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  #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! 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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NCSLMA Battle of
the Books Booklist

Download the 2023-2024 Booklist

Note: All books are available through the library in print, and many are available as eBooks through Overdrive!

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Local Authors' Day SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 11AM-3PM We're excited to celebrate National Novel Writing Month again this November by hosting local authors at the Morganton Public Library! Come and meet authors from right here in North Carolina, purchase a copy or two of their works from the authors themselves on-site that day! BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US! Authors that are scheduled to attend include: For more information, contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Featuring: Victoria Wlosok Author of “How to Find A Missing Girl” (2023 | Little Brown Books for Young Readers) Patricia Cooper Baker Wanda Mull Bechtol Kristan Campos Rachel A. Greco Michael C. Hardy Tonja Smith Pamela McConnell Robert Creekmore Christy Lowman Thomas Blanton David R. Dowdy Stefanie Hutcheson Tanya Sparks Blevin Tricia Meyers Brian Renshaw
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Project BumbleTree This holiday season the Burke County Public Library is once again partnering with the community for Project Bumble Tree, to benefit the residents of health and rehabilitation centers across Burke County. To get involved, choose a Bumble from the tree and register at the circulation desk. You will be given a “Bumble Bag” to fill, decorate and return, along with a list of suggested (but not required!) items. Be sure to bring your bag back by December 14th! Drop-off dates are from November 13th - December 14th at any of our library locations. Our goal this year is for 100 “Bumble Bags” to be filled! For more information call your local library or visit us online at bcpls.org.
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