Library teams with community to help health center residents

This holiday season the Burke County Public Library is once again partnering with the community for Project Bumble Tree to benefit the residents of health and rehabilitation centers across Burke County.

To get involved, choose a Bumble from the tree and register at the circulation desk. You will be given a “Bumble Bag” to fill, decorate, and return along with a list of suggested (but not required!) items.

Drop-off dates are from now to Dec. 14. at any of our library locations. Our goal this year is for 100 “Bumble Bags” to be filled! For more information call your local library or visit us online at bcpls.org.

The Valdese Plot Hounds Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Valdese Public Library. The book to be discussed is “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult. Registration is not required to attend.

Needlework in the Morning will meet Friday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Morganton Public Library For more information, call Danielle at 828-764-9269. All programs are adults only unless otherwise stated.

Young Adult Programming

There will be no YAS programming this week, but last week is our third annual Local Authors’ Day at the Morganton Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come out and meet some incredible North Carolina authors, including New York Times best-selling author Beth Revis. This event is open to all ages, and the community is encouraged to come out and support local authors and to read local.

For more information, contact Lizzie at 828-764-9273 or by email at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org.

Children’s Programming

Dinovember Jurassic Invasion is coming! On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Valdese Public Library will be hosting an exciting dinosaur-themed program with stories, crafts, activities and featuring our favorite band ever: Big Bang Boom!

Dinovember Jurassic Invasion will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to all ages with no pre-registration required.

Looking to kickstart your Christmas festivities before Thanksgiving? Come see the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library at Lighting-Up Long View on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Long View Recreation Center.

The Grinch might even make an appearance!

Our storytime groups will not be meeting the week of Thanksgiving but will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.

Libraries Closed

All locations of the Burke County Public Library will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 28-30, for Thanksgiving.

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 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 1,068 of these most wanted books.

Current New York Times bestsellers and N.C. Cardinal Consortium holds:

• “The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny –
• “In Too Deep” by Lee Child – 285 holds
• “The Boyfriend” by Freida McFadden – 175 holds
• “The Waiting” by Michael Connelly – 373 holds
• “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros – 28 holds
• “Throne of Secrets” by Kerri Maniscalco –
• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah – 262 holds
• “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – 73 holds
• “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins –
• “Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks – 526 holds