Burke County Public Library

Young Adult Programs
August 2026 Programs for Teens at the Burke County Public Library. This calendar layout features yellows and oranges with a sunflower 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, August 3: YAAB AMA Night. 6pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Tuesday, August 4: Game Night. 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. No registration required. Thursday, August 6: STEAM Crafternoon: DIY Paper Torches. 4pm at the Morganton Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Monday, August 10: DIY Swirled Suncatchers and LED Hanging Fairy Lights. 6pm at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, August 11: D and D at the library. 4:30pm online via Discord. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, August 13: Crochet Cafe - 6pm at the Valdese Public Library. A Needlework program for Young Adults and Adults. No registration required. Friday, August 14: Happily Ever Afters Anonymous Book Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Program open to Adults and Teens. This month's title: Dog Ladies by Julie Titterington. No registration required. Monday, August 17: Murder Mystery Party. 6pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, August 18: Movie and Make it night - Lego Edition. 5:30pm at the Valdese Public Library. No registration required. Tuesday, August 20: Game Night. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. No registration required. Monday, August 24: D and D at the library. 4:30pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, August 26: Oxymorons, a New Adult Book Club. 6pm at the Morganton Public Library. Program open to Adults and Older Teens. This month's title: Every Day by David Levithan. No registration required. Friday, August 28: Mario Kart Club. 4pm at the C.B Hildebrand Public Library. No registration 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.

August 2026 Programs and Events

Just because summer reading program is over, doesn’t mean the fun is! Check out everything our August programs 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.

Promotional poster for "The Oxymorons" adult book club, featuring event details, a book selection, and illustrations of people with books. Transcribed Text: The Oxymorons: A New Adult BOOK CLUB Featuring top trending titles for the almost to mostly adult readers. THIS MONTH'S PICK: Every Day by David Levithan Wednesday, August 26 • 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!
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.
Promotional poster for Mario Kart Club at C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on August 28 at 4PM, featuring illustrations of Mario and Yoshi, event details, and logos of sponsors. Transcribed Text: YAS MARIO KART CLUB WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 @ 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.
Event flyer for a D&D game at the library, featuring details about two sessions and rules for registration. 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, August 11 @ 4:30pm Online via Discord Monday, August 24 @ 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.