Burke County Public Library

Young Adult Programs
October 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features purples and oranges with a star and ghost theme, 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. Monday, October 5: D and D at the library. 4:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 6: DIY Fairy Mirrors. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, October 7: 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. Thursday, October 8: Crow Party. 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Monday, October 12: Game Night. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, October 13: 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, October 20: D and D at the library. 4:30pm online via Discord. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, October 21: 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, October 22: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, October 23: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: A Corpse Called Bob (Izzy Palmer Series) by Benedict Brown. No registration required. Monday, October 26: DIY Book Page Witch. 6pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 27: Cauldron Boil Me: A Romantasy Celebration! Fall Soups and Teas. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Open to Adults and Teens. Wednesday, October 28: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: My Friends by Fredrik Backman. No registration required. Thursday, October 29: Frankentory Faux Taxidermy. 4pm at the Morganton 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

Check out everything coming up for YAS!

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.

Flyer for a teen “DIY Fairy Mirrors” event on October 6 at 6 p.m. at Valdese Public Library, featuring two moss- and greenery-decorated ornate mirrors. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY DIY FAIRY MIRRORS OCT. 6 @ 6PM VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR TEENS FRIENDS of the Burke County PUBLIC LIBRARY **Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies. Limited to middle and high school students only. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Black-and-orange flyer advertising a teen Game Night at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Monday, October 13, at 6 PM, featuring board games, cards, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR games. Transcribed Text: YAS BURKE COUNTY Live well at your library GAME NIGHT Tonight teens can play board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR games! Limited games and devices provided, teens are welcome to bring their own games to play and share! MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY LIMITED TO RISING MIDDLE, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LIZZIE AT 828-764-9273 OR BY EMAIL AT LIZZIE.WHISNANT@BURKENC.ORG.
Halloween-themed flyer for a DIY Book Page Witch craft at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County DIY BOOK PAGE WITCH Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library to make your Halloween decor a little more literary with a DIY Book Page Witch craft! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. All supplies and instruction are included! Monday, October 26 @ 6pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Limited to middle and high school students only. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. The Library Foundation of Burke County Friends of Burke County Public Library
Flyer for “D&D @ the Library: Archives of Lost Tales,” listing in-person and online sessions, registration information, FAQs, and illustrations of dragons and a castle rising from an open book. 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! Monday, Oct. 5 @ 4:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 20 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord 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. Live Well @ your library Burke County THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF BURKE COUNTY LIBRARY
Flyer for “YAS Homeschool Library” advertising three October craft programs for homeschooled teens at Burke County public libraries. 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, Oct. 7 @ 11am C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Scary-good Snacks + Candy Corn Structure Competition Tuesday, Oct. 13 @ 11am Valdese Public Library Ominous Birdhouses & Ghost Terrariums Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 11am Morganton Public Library Boho Ghost Wreaths 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 BURKE COUNTY Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Friends of the Burke County Public Library The Library Foundation of Burke County
Flyer for a YA and adult Crochet Cafe at Valdese Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m., featuring yarn, crochet hooks, and event details. Transcribed Text: YA + ADULT SERVICES CROCHET CAFE 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 CAFE! BRING YOUR WIP TO AN EVENING OF WARM DRINKS AND CHATTING WITH NEW FRIENDS. OPEN TO ADULTS AND TEENS! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Thursday, Oct. 22 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org. Live well Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY Friends of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Purple library event poster for “Cauldron, Boil Me! A Romantasy Celebration,” featuring a steaming cauldron, teacup, and details for an October 27 event at Valdese Public Library. Transcribed Text: YA + Adult Services invite you to CAULDRON, BOIL ME! A Romantasy Celebration You’re invited to celebrate the release of Sarah J. Maas’ new book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, with an evening of soups, teas, and fun! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 6PM VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY Open to adults and teens! No pre-registration is required. Food and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. For more information contact Danielle (adults) at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org or Lizzie (teens) at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library
Halloween-themed flyer for “YAS Frankentoy Faux Taxidermy,” a teen craft event at Morganton Public Library on Thursday, October 29, at 4 p.m. Transcribed Text: LIVE WELL BURKE COUNTY YAS FRANKENTOY FAUX TAXIDERMY Join the teens as they make a creation like Frankenstein did and bring their halloween decor to “life” with discarded toys! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 @ 4PM MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Limited to middle and high school students only. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. For more information or to pre-register contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. FRIENDS OF THE Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Flyer for “YAS CROW PARTY,” a teen event at Morganton Public Library on Thursday, October 8, at 4 PM, featuring black crow illustrations and starbursts. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY YAS CROW PARTY Join the teens for a party worthy of Poe! This afternoon teens can dress in their favorite macabre attire, their sparkliest and shiniest accessories, and bring some trinkets to show off, share, or trade. Snacks and craft will be provided. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 @ 4PM MORGANTON 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. FRIENDS of Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Illustrated pink flyer for the “Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club,” featuring reading characters and details for a meeting about A Corpse Called Bob on Friday, October 23, at 4 p.m. 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: A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown Friday, Oct. 23 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. live well @ your library Burke County Public Library BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the Burke County Public Library
Promotional poster for “The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club,” featuring My Friends by Frederick Bachman, with event details for October 28 at Morganton Public Library. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH’S PICK: My Friends by Frederick Bachman Coffee & snacks provided! Wednesday, October 28 • 6:00pm 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! Live Well Burke County Friends of Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY BURKE COUNTY