Burke County Public Library

May 2026 Program Calendar for Teens - clicking the image will open a pdf file of this calendar.

Upcoming Programs for Young Adults

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 image for Pop-Up Craft Night at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library, May 18 at 6PM. Transcribed Text: YOUNG ADULT SERVICES Pop-Up CRAFT NIGHT MONDAY, MAY 18 @ 6PM C.B. HILDEBRAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Drop in on Monday, May 18, to have some fun and make something unique during the YAS Pop-Up Craft Night! No pre-registration required. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org. BURKE COUNTY Live Well THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FRIENDS Burke County Public Library
Promotional flyer for "Movie & Make It Night" at Valdese Public Library on May 26th at 5:30pm. Transcribed Text: Young Adult Services MOVIE & MAKE IT NIGHT Tuesday, May 26th @ 5:30pm VALDESE PUBLIC LIBRARY It’s time to head to the library for a night of crafting and film! Tonight you can screen the movie How to Train Your Dragon (PG | 2025) and make your own clay dragon eye! Open to teens only! No pre-registration is required. Snacks, bottled water, and craft supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information contact Lizzie at lizzie.whisant@burkenc.org.
Flyer for a Mario Kart Club event on Friday, May 29 at 4 PM at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Transcribed Text: YAS Mario Kart Club WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 29 @ 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
Kick off to Summer: June 4 2026 from 5-8pm on the Burke County Courthouse Square. Click to download the PDF
Flyer for "Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club" with logos and illustrations of people reading. Features event details and contact information. 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: Purple State by Dana Perino Friday, May 15 @ 4pm C.B. Hildebrand Public Library 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" with details about the event and illustration of books and people reading. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult Book Club Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Wednesday, May 27 • 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!
A digital flyer advertising a Dungeons & Dragons event at the library titled "Archives of Lost Tales" on Tuesday, May 12, at 4:30 pm, online via Discord. Transcribed Text: D&D @ the Library 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 open on a rolling basis. Archives of Lost Tales Tuesday, May 12 @ 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. For more information contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org
Game On! At your Library

YA Summer Reading Program 2026. For rising sixth through twelfth graders. Registration begins May 19 (for reading/tracking at bcpls.readsquared.com and for programs via email, phone or discord). Start Tracking your reading June 4!

Game On: Young Adult Summer Reading Program 2026 Brochure of Events. Click to Download a pdf of the brochure.
Young Adult Summer Reading Program 2026 Calendar of Programs. Click on Image to download a pdf of the calendar.
Flyer for Crochet Café at Valdese Public Library on May 28 at 6pm. 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, May 28 @ 6pm Valdese Public Library For more information contact Danielle at danielle.townsend@burkenc.org (adults) or Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org (teens)