The following programs in December all require pre-registration, so be sure to sign up early if you see one your child would like to attend.
Merry Painted Christmas will be at the Valdese Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. Choose from pre-selected wooden shapes that will make a beautiful gift or wonderful addition to your front door.
This program is open to all ages, but registration is required.
The C.B. Hildebrand Public Library is continuing its Cooking Club for Kids and Weaving Wonders groups as well.
Weaving Wonders will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 3:30 p.m. while Cooking Club meets on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3:30 p.m.
Cooking Club will be making Christmas Cookies while Weaving Wonders will create beautiful Yarn Stars.
Weaving Wonders is for children between 5 and 12 years of age, and Cooking Club is for children in third through fifth grades. Both groups require pre-registration.
Additionally, the following programs will be offered this month and do not require pre-registration.
Looking for a way to cut some costs and recycle some toys that are still in great condition?
The Morganton Public Library is offering a Toy Swap on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Donate at least one toy in great condition, and “shop” for a new-to-you one in exchange. A gift-wrapping station will also be available for wrapping your new gifts.
On Saturday, Dec. 13, families have two exciting activities available.
The C.B. Hildebrand Public Library will host a Christmas Ornament Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. This program is open to all ages. Light refreshments will be available.
That afternoon, families are invited to a unique performance of “A Christmas Carol” by Shepherd Shakespeare at 3 p.m. Charles Dickens’s beloved Christmas classic comes to life in this hilarious and heart-warming show when miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old friend, Jacob Marley, who warns him that three more spirits are on their way. Will Scrooge change his ways and learn to care for those around him?
New Books Are Back
With the closure of the library’s primary book vendor, Baker & Taylor, and the transition to a new book vendor, the arrival of new books at the library has been infrequent.
But now, new books are back. Hundreds of new books have arrived and hundreds more are on order. So, come by the library to see what’s new.
Senior Tech
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments Planning and Transportation department is offering monthly Digital Literacy for Seniors classes at the Morganton Public Library.
Join us Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. for our AI and Disinformation class. Come learn how to identify deepfakes and cloned voices so you don’t fall for digital deception. No pre-registration is required, and the class is free of charge.
Adult Programming
The Burke County Public Library is hosting Project Bumble Tree again this year! Grab a Bumble and stop by the desk to register and get a bag. Take it home to fill it with goodies, decorate it, and return it to the library.
We’ll distribute them to the residents of health and rehabilitation centers across Burke County. Drop off dates: Nov. 17 through Dec. 13. For more information, see our website or stop by your library.
The Bibliomaniacs monthly themed book box will be available on Monday, Dec. 8, at all three Burke County Public Library locations on a first-come, first-served basis.
Merry Painted Christmas, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5-7 p.m., at the Valdese Public Library. This program is open to all ages, and pre-registration is required.
Join us for Crochet Café on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Valdese Public Library. This is a new program for teens and adults to hang out and crochet. Pre-registration is not required to attend. For more information, call Danielle at 828-764-9269.
Needlework in the Morning will be held Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. The group will meet on their own (location tbd). No registration is required.
All programs are adults only unless otherwise stated. For more information call Danielle at 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.
Young Adult Programming
It’s the official first full week of December which means that #YA2Go Subscription Boxes are now available at all library locations while supplies last.
These boxes are geared toward middle and high school students and include a library book and themed swag and bookish items. Boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis to middle and high school students.
Also available last week is DIY Ornament Making on Monday, Dec. 8, at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough supplies and space.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5-7 p.m. is Merry Painted Christmas at the Valdese Public Library. This program is open to all ages, and pre-registration is required. Space and supplies are extremely limited.
Finally, we will wrap up the week’s programs Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m., with our monthly Crochet Café at the Valdese Public Library. This program is open to adults and teens, with no pre-registration required.
Drinks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on these or other Young Adult Services programs, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.
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 764-9276 or email at jwilson@bcpls.org.
eBooks @ your library
More than 6,000 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 1,124 of these most wanted books.
Current New York Times bestsellers and NC Cardinal Consortium holds:
- “Brimstone” by Callie Hart – 37 holds
- “The Seven Rings” by Nora Roberts – 282 holds
- “Return of the Spider” by James Patterson – 281 holds
- “The Widow” by John Grisham – 1088 holds
- “Quicksilver” by Callie Hart – 11 holds
- “Nash Falls” by David Baldacci – 477 holds
- “The Color of Hope” by Danielle Steel – 108 holds
- “Exit Strategy” by Lee and Andrew Child – 349 holds
- “The Secret of Secrets” by Dan Brown – 357 holds
- “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans – 734 holds
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