Just for the kiddos, The Morganton Public Library is hosting an Alien Walk today (Saturday, Oct. 26). Participants must meet on the front lawn before the departure time of 2 p.m.
Dress up as an alien if you wish and walk through downtown Morganton while having some out-of-this-world fun. The walk will end at the Brown Mountain Lights Festival on the Historic Morganton Square.
On Monday, Oct. 28, Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory will be at the Morganton Public Library for a Halloween-themed shadow puppet show like you haven’t seen before!
Matt Sandbank is a nationally touring shadow puppeteer based in Durham. His performances have awakened a sense of wit and wonder at schools, libraries, museums and festivals for the past 10 years.
The show starts at 6 p.m. in the Kistler Wing upstairs. All ages are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
ADULT PROGRAMMING
Mixed-Media Monday will be on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Morganton Public Library. We will create Haunted Home Décor to celebrate the long awaited “Beetlejuice” sequel. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Needlework in the Morning is on Friday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Valdese Public Library. No registration is required.
For more information, call Danielle at 828-764-9269 or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org. All programs are adults only unless otherwise stated.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING
It may be the end of the month, but YAS still has a few tricks up their sleeves as we wrap up the week.
Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. is our monthly Anime Club at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library. Snacks and ramen will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. is Inter-snack-tive Movie Night at the Valdese Public Library. This month we’ll be watching “Beetlejuice” (1988 | PG) and having themed snacks.
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 in lieu of watching the movie.
This is the last week to bring in items for the YAS Service Project for the month. Donation bins are available at all library locations.
For more information about these and other YAS programs, call 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 828-764-9276 or email at jwilson@bcpls.org.
EBOOKS @ YOUR LIBRARY
More than 5,000 Burke County Public Library users have registered to use the library’s digital collection available through the e-iNC consortium and N.C. 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 1,067 of these most wanted books.
Current New York Times bestsellers and N.C. Cardinal Consortium holds:
- “The Boyfriend” by Freida McFadden – 170 holds
- “Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks – 529 holds
- “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – 78 holds
- “Identity Unknown” by Patricia Cornwell – 158 holds
- “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros – 23 holds
- “The Women” by Kristin Hannah – 421 holds
- “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros – 12 holds
- “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas – 65 holds
- “The Stars Are Dying” by Chloe C. Periaranda – 1 hold
- “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney – 105 holds
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