Burke County Public Library

Young Adult Programs
September 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features This calendar layout features browns and oranges, 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 Young Adult Services Programs are limited to middle and high school students only unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, September 2: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Join us for this new program. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, homeschooled middle and high school students can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Monday, September 7: Libraries closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Valdese Public Library. Join us for this new program. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, homeschooled middle and high school students can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Tuesday, September 8: D and D at the library. 4:30pm online via Discord. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, September 10: STEAM Crafternoon: DIY Nature Webs. 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Friday, September 11: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich. No registration required. Monday, September 14: Nowhere to Wear Party. 6pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, September 15: DIY Morse Code Bracelets. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, September 16: Homeschool Libratory. 11am at the Morganton Public Library. Join us for this new program. Once a month at each Burke County Public Library location, homeschooled middle and high school students can head to the library for a program designed just for them! No registration required. Thursday, September 17: Game Night. 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Monday, September 21: D and D at the library. 4:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, September 22: Game Night. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. No registration required. Wednesday, September 23: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: The Creek the Crone and the Cro by Leah Weiss. No registration required. Thursday, September 24: Back to Preschool Crafternoon - 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Thursday, September 24: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Saturday, September 26: YAS Free Play Game Day. 2:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Monday, September 28: Game Night. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, September 29: DIY Sock Pumpkins. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. 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.

Upcoming Programs and Events

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Young Adult Services (YAS) programs are limited to middle and high school students only (unless otherwise noted). Programs that require pre-registration are marked as such. To register, or for more information, please call or visit your library.

Promotional flyer for YAS Homeschool Library events, featuring details of three scheduled activities for homeschooling teens at various Burke County libraries in September. Transcribed Text: YAS Homeschool Library Join YAS at the Burke County Public Library for a program designed just for the homeschooled teen! Each program will feature an activity designed to align with unique homeschool learning styles and provide a platform for homeschooled teens to interact and learn together. Wednesday, Sept. 2 @ 11am C.B. Hildebrand Public Library DIY Mug Cakes Tuesday, Sept. 8 @ 11am Valdese Public Library DIY Dehydrated Scented Fruit Hangers Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ 11am Morganton Public Library DIY Nature Snapshot Frames 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.
Promotional image for the Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club at Burke County Public Library, showing two people reading with event details including the date, time, and book title. Transcribed Text: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club We listen, and we don’t judge. Join us for a book club that’s just for people who want to talk about the “Happily Ever After”! Open to adults and teens. No pre-registration is required! This month’s title is: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich Friday, Sept. 11 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Promotional poster for game nights for teens featuring colorful graphics and details on events including dates and locations at public libraries. Transcribed Text: YAS GAME NIGHTS Tonight teens can play board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR games! Limited games provided, teens are welcome to bring their own games to play and share! Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 4PM Morganton Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 22 @ 6PM Valdese Public Library Monday, Sept. 28 @ 6PM C.B. Hildebrand Public Library LIMITED TO RISING MIDDLE, 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.
Promotional flyer for a “Free Play Game Day” at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, featuring VR gaming and board games, on September 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, open to middle and high school students. Transcribed Text: YOUNG ADULT SERVICES FREE PLAY Game Day Join Young Adult Services for an afternoon of board, card, Nintendo Switch 2 and Meta Quest VR gaming at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Saturday, Sept. 26 2:30-4:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library No pre-registration is required! Open to middle and high school students only. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for a "DIY Nature Webs" crafting event at Morganton Public Library, featuring event details, contact information, and colorful logos. Transcribed Text: YAS STEAM Crafternoon: DIY Nature Webs Join the teens at the Morganton Public Library as we learn to create our own DIY Nature Webs, learn about the best engineers of nature, and see what we can "catch" right here at the library! Pre-registration is required! All supplies and instruction included. Thursday, Sept. 10th @ 4pm Morganton Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only! For more information or to get pre-registered, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisant@burkenc.org.
A colorful flyer for a "Nowhere to Wear Party" at the Burke County Public Library, featuring whimsical illustrations of animals in costumes, event details, and playful text on a lavender background. Transcribed Text: YAS NOWHERE TO WEAR PARTY Grab The Thing - you know the one. It's the thing you never, ever get to wear but it makes you feel the best? That one. Grab The Thing and head to the library for a Nowhere to Wear Party! Tonight we'll wear our favorite outfits, have snacks, and play games. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 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.
Colorful flyer for "Back to Preschool Crafternoon" at Morganton Public Library, featuring playful illustrations and event details. Transcribed Text: Back to Preschool Crafternoon Thursday, September 24 4pm to 5pm Morganton Public Library Does school have you a little stressed out? Come hang out at the library for a nostalgic and creative afternoon! Crafty materials will be available to "unlock" your favorite childhood memories! This program is intended for Middle School and High School grades ONLY. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
A promotional image for a DIY event featuring a striped sock pumpkin on a light background with autumn leaves. The text announces "YAS DIY SOCK PUMPKINS" and includes event details for a library gathering. Transcribed Text: YAS DIY SOCK PUMPKINS Celebrate the beginning of Autumn with the teens at the Valdese Public Library! Tonight we’ll be creating our own adorable sock pumpkins to make our spaces feel a little bit more festive and cozy. Tuesday, September 29 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Event poster for "D&D @ the Library" featuring dates and registration information, illustrated with a dragon and castle. Transcribed Text: D&D @ the Library Archives of Lost Tales Adventurers, your time has come! Whether this is your first quest or you’re an experienced traveler, the library has a D&D adventure waiting for you. Registration is now open! Tuesday, Sept. 8 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord Monday, Sept. 21 @ 4:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library F.A.Q: • Space is very limited; pre-registration is required to attend. • This program is open to teens only and is played using a VTT. • Participants who miss two sessions in a row with no communication will lose their spot at the table. • Characters will be pre-made and available on campaign day. • Laptops will be available for those who need them for in-person programs; teens are encouraged to bring their own devices if preferred. • Discord access and dndbeyond account are required for online play. This program is limited to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. Pre-registration is required! For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for a DIY event on Morse Code bracelets at Valdese Public Library, featuring details on registration, date, and age restrictions, with floral designs and organization logos. Transcribed Text: YAS DIY Morse Code Bracelets Pre-register and join the teens tonight as we learn about the International Morse Code alphabet and use it to make bracelets with our own special phrases. Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisant@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for a Crochet Café event at Valdese Public Library, featuring inviting text about the event and details on date and time. Transcribed Text: YA + ADULT SERVICES CROCHET CAFÉ LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA WITH FRIENDS WHO SHARE YOUR LOVE OF CROCHET? JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY CROCHET CAFÉ! BRING YOUR WIP TO AN EVENING OF WARM DRINKS AND CHATTING WITH NEW FRIENDS. OPEN TO ADULTS AND TEENS! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.
Promotional image for "The Oxymorons" adult book club with details about the event, including date, time, and featured book. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow by Leah Weiss Wednesday, September 23 • 6:00 PM Morganton Public Library FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE OR DANIELLE AT 828-764-9260. This program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up. No pre-registration is required to attend!