February is Library Lovers’ Month, and we hope to see you at the library this month.
We offer weekly storytime groups for children from birth through 5th grade at each of our locations. Pre-registration is required, so reach out to one of our locations today if you are interested in one of our storytime groups.
Saturday, Feb. 7, is National Take Your Child to the Library Day, and the Morganton Public Library is celebrating with a drop-in craft available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all ages.
You can also get a free book for coming by while supplies last. No pre-registration is required.
Today (Saturday, Feb. 7), the Valdese Public Library will have a flurry of activity at 2 p.m. for “A Very Snowy Craft Day.”
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join a craft supplies clean-out that will send you home with some beautiful works of art. No pre-registration is required.
 The Community Snowball Fight is happening again this year. Join the Morganton Public Library and the Morganton Parks and Recreation Department at Martha’s Park on Monday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m.
There will be a snow machine, a snowball fight using fake snowballs, and stories.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our favorite “Storybook Sweethearts” and characters are being celebrated at the Morganton Public Library the week of Feb. 9-14.
Children are invited to drop by the Children’s Room to mail a valentine to their favorite book character. Supplies will be provided. If you send a valentine, be sure to check back after a week to see if your favorite character wrote back.
 Looking for something non-traditional to do for Valentine’s Day? Try bringing your family to our “Great Backyard Bird Count Party!” on Friday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m.
The Morganton Public Library is hosting this program with bird-themed activities, crafts, and “training” to get your family prepared to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project that helps researchers with tracking bird populations and health. No pre-registration is required, but supplies will be limited.
 “For the Love of Chocolate” will be held at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. Join us for this delicious chocolate program and make some chocolate-dipped foods to enjoy for Valentine's Day.
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Pre-registration is required for this program.
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, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. for our “Is That AI?” class. We will learn how to recognize content generated by AI. No pre-registration is required and the class is free of charge.
Adult Programming
Bibliomaniacs monthly themed book boxes will be available Monday, Feb. 9, at all three Burke County Public Library locations on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Educational Lunch Series, presented by Partners, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 12-1 p.m. at the Morganton Public Library. This month’s topic is “Grief and Resulting Depression.”
This program is for adults only and no registration is required to attend. CEU's are available. Bottled water and snacks are provided, or bring your lunch.
Needlework in the Morning will meet Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at a location to be determined. No registration is required.
All programs are open to adults only unless otherwise stated. For more information, call Danielle at 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.
Young Adult Programming
This week, the teens are playing at the library. Join us Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at the C.B. Hildebrand Public Library for a Game Night featuring board, card, Nintendo Switch 2, and Meta Quest VR games.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. will be a Movie & Make It Night at the Valdese Public Library. This program will feature a screening of Minecraft (2025 | PG) and a Minecraft in a Jar craft.
Parental discretion is advised according to the film rating. All supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is required to attend either of these activities, and both are limited to middle and high school students only.
For more information 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 1,131 of these most wanted books.
Current New York Times Best Sellers and NC Cardinal Consortium Holds
Twelve Months by Jim Butcher – 37 holds
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid – 60 holds
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans – 1,468 holds
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover – 175 holds
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy – 76 holds
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi – 1,155 holds
My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney – 245 holds
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden – 134 holds
The Long Game by Rachel Reid – 3 holds
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – 43 holds
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