Burke Library happenings for week of Nov. 7

MOST WANTED LIST

Donations of new or gently used copies of any of the best-selling titles are most appreciated.

Current New York Times Best Sellers and NC Cardinal Consortium Holds

• "Miss Wolcott’s" Ghost by Louise Penny – 430 holds
• "Chain Reaction" by Lee Child and Andrew Child – 340 holds
• "Threshing Day" by Rebecca Yarros – 96 holds
• "The Family Cross" by James Patterson – 287 holds
• "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi – 818 holds
• "A Married Little Christmas" by Abby Jimenez – 91 holds
• "The French Illusion" by John Grisham – 807 holds
• "Christmas Staycation" by Meghan Quinn – 12 holds
• "The Calamity Club" by Kathryn Stockett – 1,830 holds
• "The Witch" by Freida McFadden – 506 holds

GENEALOGY CONFERENCE

Registration is underway for the second annual Genealogy Conference sponsored by the Burke County Genealogical Society and co-sponsored by the NC Room. The conference will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church in Morganton and features presentations by four dynamic speakers. Registration is $25. The deadline to register is Nov. 10. For more information or to register, contact Laurie Johnston at 828-764-9266 or ljohnston@bcpls.org.

ADULT PROGRAMMING

The Burke County Public Library is happy to offer Project Bumble Tree again this year. Go to any of our three library locations to register beginning Monday, Nov. 9, and pick up a bag and list of suggested items to include. Return the filled bag to the same library by Saturday, Dec. 12. The bags will be delivered to a health/rehabilitation center in Burke County the following week. Project Bumble Tree is open to all ages.

The Bibliomaniacs monthly subscription boxes for adults are available on a first come, first served basis Monday, Nov. 9, at all three Burke County Public Library locations. The boxes contain a library book with a three-week checkout as well as several items related to the monthly theme.

Join us for our Young at Heart Adult Storytime on Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at the Morganton Public Library. Relax and unwind while enjoying a storytime just for adults. Ms. Chesley will read some fun kids’ books while we have a few crafts to keep our hands busy. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Needlework in the Morning meets Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Morganton Public Library. Registration is not required.

The Morganton Public Library will host a Wuthering Heights Book Discussion on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Prior to the discussion date, a limited number of books will be available for those who register. If you receive a book but do not attend the discussion, a fee will be added to your account. Bottled water and snacks will be provided.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING

YAS programming is taking a breather, so stop by any library location to pick up a YAS Breather Bag and take your programming home this week. All library locations will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information on upcoming YAS programming, visit us online at bcpls.org/yas.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING

Children ages 3 years and up and their adults can join the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Friday, Nov. 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. for “Our Roots, Our Roads,” a special interactive storytime about how our families and our communities help us grow. Children will make a family tree to take home. No preregistration is required.

The Morganton Public Library hosts a Maker Day for families with children Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop in with the whole family to dream, design, and build together. Materials will be provided. No preregistration is required.

Kids Can Cook is back at the Valdese Public Library Saturday, Nov. 14, with a “Sweet & Savory Thanksgiving Edition.” At 2 p.m., kids will make a savory autumn soup and a sweet treat. Preregistration is required for this program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Cooking Club at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library will make mini pumpkin pies Wednesday, Nov. 18. This program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, meets on Zoom at 3:30 p.m., and requires preregistration.

Weave your own colorful wall hanging using pony beads at “Craft Club: Pony Bead Tapestries” at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Morganton Public Library. This program is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade and requires preregistration.

Have you missed our Paintbox classes at the Morganton Public Library due to them filling up too quickly? If so, come give our unused canvases a second chance Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. The canvases feature different pre-drawn designs to paint as you wish. This program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and requires pre-registration. Canvases are limited to one per child.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are needed at the Morganton Public Library to assist with landscape maintenance. We need some folks to help us keep our landscaped areas free of weeds and debris. If you would like to help, call Library Director Jim Wilson at 828-764-9276 or email at jwilson@bcpls.org.

EBOOKS @ YOUR LIBRARY

6,664 Burke County Public Library users have registered to use the library’s digital collection available through the e-iNC consortium and NC Kids Digital Library. This digital collection includes eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video available to Burke County Public Library cardholders.

Apps are available for download for a variety of devices, including Kindle, iPhone, and Android phones. Go to http://omc.overdrive.com to see the apps. To access the collection and download items, go to http://e-inc.lib.overdrive.com and follow the instructions to set up an account. You will need to know your library card number and your PIN. Please contact the library if you need any assistance.

FIND US ON THE WEB

Go to www.bcpls.org for a list of programs and events. Unless noted otherwise, all library programs are free. Some programs have pre-registration and age requirements.