Burke Library activities increasing as springtime nears

The list of books chosen for 2024 will be available on the Valdese Plot Hounds Book Discussion group on Facebook and the library website.

Needlework in the Morning is on Friday, Mar. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Morganton Public Library. No registration is required. For more information call Danielle at 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.

All programs are for adults only unless otherwise stated.

Young Adult Programming

Spring officially begins this week, and YAS is ready to hop right into it! Monday, Mar. 18, at 4 p.m. is our monthly Anime Club at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library followed by YAS Spring Tea Time on Tuesday, Mar. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Valdese Public Library. No pre-registration is required to attend either of these events.

Thursday, Mar. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Morganton Public Library we will be making Bubble Tea Keychains! Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough supplies are available.

Finally, Saturday, Mar. 23, at 1 p.m. at the Morganton Public Library is our next D&D @ The Library session. This session is for our advanced players group and pre-registration is required to attend.

For more information on programs, registration, and Discord access, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

Children’s Programming

We had such a great response to the Sip ‘N Solve day in January that the program will be offered again at the Valdese Public Library on Saturday, Mar. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop in and enjoy some old-school fun doing jigsaw puzzles and sipping on some hot chocolate.  This program is open to all ages, and we look forward to sippin’ and solvin’ with many of you!

Library Board of Trustees

 The Burke County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p.m. at the Valdese Public Library. An agenda packet is available on the library’s website at https://bcpls.org/index.php/librarytrustees/.

Volunteer Opportunities

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

eBooks @ your library

Nearly 5,000 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.

Most Wanted List

Donations of new or gently used copies of any of the best-selling titles are most appreciated. To date, the library has received 1,034 of these most wanted books.

Current New York Times Best Sellers and NC Cardinal Consortium Holds

1. The Women by Kristin Hannah – 1,270 holds

2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros – 140 holds

3. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros – 119 holds

4. The Teacher by Frieda McFadden – 193 holds

5. The Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney – 48 holds

6. House of Flame and Shadow – 38 holds

7. Bride by Ali Hazelwood – 43 holds

8. The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – 490 holds

9. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace – 55 holds

10. A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas – 13 holds