Burke County Public Library

Banner for "Young Adult Summer Reading Program 2026" with "GAME ON!" and a game controller illustration. Transcribed Text: YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2026 GAME ON! @ your library
Young Adult Summer Reading Program 2026 Calendar of Programs. Click on Image to download a pdf of the calendar.

Summer Reading Program 2026

Games, activities, crafts and more all summer long! Track your summer reads and every program attended to be entered in to win awesome prizes including a Switch 2, Kindle Colorsoft, gift cards, gift baskets, and more! Earn extra entries by visiting any library location each week and receiving a free enamel pin.

Read & participate in activities for a chance to win prizes!

Track everything at bcpls.readsquared.com or on the FREE ReadSquared App (June 4-July 31)

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.

Poster for "YAS Summer Reading Program 2026, Week One: June 8-13," detailing library events with playful graphics. Transcribed Text: YAS Summer Reading Program 2026 Week One June 8-13 D&D @ the Library** Tues. June 9 @ 4:30 PM Online via Discord DIY Dice Trays** Thurs. June 11 @ 4 PM Morganton Public Library Mega Game Night Mon. June 8 @ 6 PM C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Open to all ages! NC Oddities Presentation Open to adults and teens! Wed. June 10 @ 6 PM Morganton Public Library Young Adult Services Programming is limited to rising middle, middle and high school students only unless otherwise noted. ** Indicates that pre-registration is required! For more information or to pre-register for an activity, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Game On! @ your library
Event poster for "D&D @ the Library: Archives of Lost Tales" with dates, FAQs, and registration details for a D&D adventure. Features a dragon and castle graphic. 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, June 9 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord Monday, June 22 @ 4:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Tuesday, July 7 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord GAME ON! @ your 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. Logos: Live Well Burke County, Burke County Friends for Public Library, The Library Foundation of Burke County.
Summer Reading Program 2026 Week Two events poster for June 15-20 hosted by Burke County. Transcribed Text: YAS Summer Reading Program 2026 WEEK TWO JUNE 15-20 BURKE COUNTY ESCAPE ROOM & MURDER MYSTERY PARTY** TUES. JUNE 16 @ 6PM VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY Open to adults and teens! HAPPILY EVER AFTERS ANONYMOUS BOOK CLUB FRI. JUNE 19 @ 4PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY MOVIE & MAKE IT NIGHT MON. JUNE 15 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY *Mario Bro. Edition GAME NIGHT THURS. JUNE 18 @ 4PM MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY GAME ON! @ your library ** Indicates that pre-registration is required! For more information or to pre-register for an activity, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Young Adult Services Programming is limited to rising middle, middle and high school students only unless otherwise noted. Friends of the Burke County Public Library THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY
Promotional graphic for "Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club" at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on June 19 at 4 pm. 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 New Start at the Happily Ever After Bookshop by Emma Bennet Friday, June 19 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org
Event flyer for "LIVE Among Us Night" at Morganton Public Library, featuring game-themed graphics on a starry background. Transcribed Text: LIVE Among Us Night Register and join the teens as we play live-action rounds of Among Us at the library! Complete tasks and try to catch the imposter. Can you figure out who’s sus? There’s only one way to find out! Thursday, June 25 @ 6:15pm Morganton Public Library This program is limited to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. Pre-registration is required for after-hours access. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Promotional poster for a Mario Kart Club event at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on June 26 at 4 PM, featuring Mario and Yoshi images. Transcribed Text: YAS Mario Kart Club WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 26 @ 4PM WHERE: C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY OPEN TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library for an afternoon of racing! Teens may bring their own device. Limited controllers will be available for library devices. Races will feature courses from MK8 & MarioWorld. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED For more information contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org
Colorful poster for a children's event at CB Hildebrand Public Library, featuring geometric designs and event details. Transcribed Text: Live well @ your library Burke County Public Library Enriching your life and building our community Bring your children to unleash their creativity and let their imaginations run wild! Feel free to drop by anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM for children to participate in hands-on activities designed especially for them. Meanwhile, parents can unwind and connect with one another during this exciting gathering. Monday, July 13 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Tinker To Learn Monday And More Burke County The Library Foundation of Burke County All ages welcome. Call 828-764-9283 or come by the library for more information. CB Hildebrand Public Library
Flyer for "Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club" at Burke County Public Library. 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: The Coastal Book Club by Fiona Baker. Friday, July 17 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Poster announcing "Family Game Day" at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library with details on games and contact info. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 Family Game Day Wrap up YAS SRP 2026 with an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Saturday, July 25 @ 2:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library 123 Anywhere St., Any City Today families can play: Board Games Card Games Video & VR Gaming Outdoor/Life-size games GAME ON! @ your library This program is free and open to all ages. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Live well @ your library Game On! @ your library Burke County The Library Foundation of Burke County Friends of the Burke County Public Library
Kick off to Summer: June 4 2026 from 5-8pm on the Burke County Courthouse Square. Click to download the PDF
Promotional flyer for Liz Z Pardue's event at Morganton Public Library on June 10, with a purple background and event details. Transcribed Text: KEEP NC WEIRD North Carolina's Strangest People, Places, and Legends With Storyteller/Author LIZ Z PARDUE Wednesday, June 10 6pm Morganton Public Library An exploration of the best oddities, history, & lore in the Old North State Preserving Southern Lore One Story At A Time Authentic Voice & Deep Local Roots Check Liz out on Facebook or Instagram THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY This program is open to ages 8+ and is free to attend due to the generous support of The Library Foundation of Burke County. Secrets and Shadows @ your library FRIENDS BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Call 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org for more information.
Promotional poster for "Escape Room & Murder Mystery Party" on June 16 at Valdese Public Library. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 Escape Room & Murder Mystery Party Join the teens for a fun evening of puzzles and mysteries! Tonight teens will try to crack the code of the Escape Room while participating in a murder mystery party. Roles will be assigned upon arrival! Pre-registration is required, spectator roles are also available. THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT OUT OF TONIGHT'S ESCAPE ROOM... ALIVE? Tuesday, June 16 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library This program is open to rising middle, and high school students only. Pre-registration is required to attend, spectator roles available. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. Logos of Live Well, The Library Foundation, Burke County Public Library, and Friends of the Library.
Flyer for a Crochet Cafe event at Valdese Public Library on June 18 at 6 pm. 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, June 18 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.
Promotional flyer for "Baking Battles" at Valdese Public Library featuring pizzas and waffles, with event dates June 23 and July 14. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 BAKING BATTLES DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD YOUR TEAM TO A CULINARY VICTORY? PIZZA EDITION! Tuesday, June 23 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library Game On! @ your library WILL IT WAFFLE? Tuesday, July 14 @ 5:30pm Valdese Public Library This program is open to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. Pre-registration is required, allergy lists available upon request. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Advertisement for the SUAH African Dance Presentation on June 29 at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, featuring a young dancer in vibrant attire. Transcribed Text: You're invited! SUAH AFRICAN DANCE PRESENTATION Join us on Monday, June 29 for a cultural experience like no other! Today you can enjoy an incredible dance presentation by NC's own SUAH African Dance Theater based out of Greensboro, NC. Monday, June 29 @ 3:30pm C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY This program is free and open to all ages. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Flyer for a "Gaming Brunch" at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on July 9 at 11 AM, featuring gaming activities for teens and breakfast. Transcribed Text: GAME ON! @ your library YAS SRP 2026 GAMING BRUNCH TEENS ONLY! Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library for a gaming brunch! This morning teens will get to create their own tasty breakfast creation while enjoying board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR gaming. THURSDAY, JULY 9 @ 11 AM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY This program is open to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. No pre-registration is required. Food available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Flyer for "Yu-Gi-Oh! Demo Day" event at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on July 18 at 2:30 PM. Transcribed Text: GAME ON! @ your library YAS SRP 2026 Yu-Gi-Oh! Demo Day Join us at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library as we learn how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game! Professional Yu-Gi-Oh! judges will be onsite for instruction. Participants are welcome to bring their cards, training decks will be available on site. Saturday, July 18 @ 2:30pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library This program is 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 poster for "The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club" with event details and book pick "The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon." 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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Wednesday, July 22 • 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!
Capture the Flag event poster at Morganton Public Library on July 23, highlighting teen participation and sponsor logos. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 CAPTURE THE FLAG Join the YAS SRP teens at the Morganton Public Library for an epic game of capture the flag in the library! Thursday, July 23 @ 6:15pm Morganton Public Library Will you sneak your team into victory... or chase down defeat? Game ON! @ your library This program is limited to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. Pre-registration is required for after-hours access. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Poster for "Mega Game Night" at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, featuring colorful gaming motifs and event details. Transcribed Text: GAME ON! @ your library MEGA Game Night Join the teens as we kick off a summer of gaming at the library will an evening of oversized and life-sized games! Monday, June 8 @ 6pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library Open to all ages! This program is free and open to all ages. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
Poster for a DIY Dice Trays event at Morganton Public Library with colorful dice background, scheduled for June 11 at 4 PM. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 DIY Dice Trays Join the YAS SRP Teens at the Morganton Public Library to make your own DIY Dice Tray! Trays, dice, and craft supplies are provided. THURSDAY, JUNE 11 @ 4 PM Morganton Public Library GAME ON! @ your library This program is open 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.
Advertisement for "Movie & Make It Night: Mario Bros. Edition" at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, featuring a movie screening and craft activity. Transcribed Text: MOVIE & MAKE IT NIGHT MARIO BROS. EDITION! PG | 2023 MONDAY, JUNE 15 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY JOIN THE TEENS AT THE C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR A SCREENING OF THE MARIO BROS. MOVIE (2023 | PG) AND DIY KING BOO PAPER LANTERNS! PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED ACCORDING TO RATING. This program is open to rising middle, middle, and high school students only. No pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. BURKE COUNTY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION BURKE COUNTY
Promotional image for a library game night event with details and graphics of game controllers and a trophy. Transcribed Text: YAS SRP 2026 GAME ON! @ your library GAME Night Join the teens at the library for a night of board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR gaming! THURSDAY, JUN 18 @ 4PM MORGANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TUESDAY, JULY 21 @ 6PM VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY This program is open 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 "The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club" at Morganton Public Library on June 24, featuring the book "A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping." Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Wednesday, June 24 • 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! Coffee & snacks provided!
Promotional poster for a Modern Pop Art workshop with event details and logos. Transcribed Text: Modern POP! ART Experience & Hands-On Workshop with Michael Albert Monday, July 6 @ 6pm Morganton Public Library This program is open to adults and teens only. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. For more information, contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org (teens) or Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org (adults).
Promotional poster for a DIY Minecraft Swords event at Morganton Public Library on July 16 at 4pm. Transcribed Text: YAS GAME ON! @ your library DIY Minecraft Swords Join the YAS SRP teens at the Morganton Public Library to cut and create your own DIY Minecraft Sword! Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. Thursday, July 16 @ 4pm Morganton Public Library Teens only! This program is open 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 Burke County THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION of BURKE COUNTY FRIENDS of the BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Flyer for DIY Tetris and Pixel Cubes event at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Monday, July 20 at 6 PM. Transcribed Text: GAME ON! @ your library DIY Tetris & Pixel Cubes Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library to test your design (and STEAM!) skills as we make our own DIY Tetris and Pixel Cubes! All supplies and instruction provided. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. MONDAY, JULY 20 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY This program is open 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 Crochet Cafe event at Valdese Public Library. 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, July 23 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.