Bibliomaniacs subscription box available on Monday, Oct. 14

The Bibliomaniacs adult subscription box will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday, Oct. 14.

The boxes will be available at all three Burke County Public Library locations and include a library book with a 3- week check out as well as a handful of goodies that relate to the monthly theme.

The Valdese Plot Hounds Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Valdese Public Library. The book to be discussed is, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky.

Participants will discuss the book and then watch the movie and compare the two. Lunch will be included. Please let Danielle know if you are planning to attend.

There will be a Local History Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The sale will be held in the North Carolina Room at the Morganton Public Library. For more information please call Danielle at 828-764-9269.

All programs are for adults only unless otherwise stated.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING

There’s a little something for everyone last week at the library!

Join the teens at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Monday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. for Watercolor Spiderweb Canvas Art.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. is Game Night at the Valdese Public Library. The new YAS Homework Lounge will also be open during the program for teens who would like to study or work on homework in a quiet space.

We wrap up the week on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Morganton Public Library with Creepy Picky Pads craft night. Pre-registration is encouraged for this craft to ensure enough supplies!

For more information about these and other YAS programs contact Lizzie at 828-

764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING

Has your family signed up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge yet?

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national challenge that encourages adults and children to read 1,000 books together before that child enters Kindergarten because being read to from birth has been shown in studies to have a huge impact on thelanguage and brain development of children.

If the challenge seems a little too daunting — Did you know that if you read three books a night, you will reach the goal in less than a year? So, 4-5 year-olds going to Kindergarten next year still have time!

Make it two books per night, and you will still reach it within a year and a half!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESVolunteers 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 LIBRARYMore than 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 WEBGo 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 1,064 of these most wanted books.

Current New York Times Best Sellers and NC Cardinal Consortium Holds:

1. “Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks – 486 holds

2. “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney – 85 holds

3. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros – 25 holds

4. “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover – 175 holds

5. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah – 579 holds

6. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas – 74 holds

7. “Goldfinch” by Raven Kennedy – 0 holds

8. “Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty – 288 holds

9. “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – 74 holds

10. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros – 24 holds