Friends of the Library slates final sale at MAD Paperback Book Exchange

The Friends of the Library will be participating in Small Business Saturday by having one last sale at the MAD Paperback Book Exchange site on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 126 W. Union St.

For more information call Danielle at 828-764-9269, or email danielle.townsend@burkenc.org.

The Valdese Plot Hounds Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Valdese Public Library. The book to be discussed is, “Me” by Elton John. All programs are adults only unless otherwise stated.

Young Adult Programming

Happy Thanksgiving! There are no YAS programs this week as we prepare for more fun the rest of the year.

Be sure to snag a #YASBox from any library location while supplies last.

Want to connect with other teens even when programs aren't going on? Join the Discord server! You can find instructions and the link on the Young Adult page at bcpls.org, or by emailing Lizzie at lizzie.whisnant@burkenc.org for access.

Children’s Programming

Have you checked out the NC Kids Digital Library yet?  If you are looking for a juvenile title and can’t find it in the library’s digital catalog, don’t forget to check the NC Kids Digital Library also!

This digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and read-alongs is provided by the State of North Carolina and presents lots of exciting options for kids (and for those who are young at heart). 

More information about our digital collections can be found at bcpls.org/ebooks. Libby users can add NC Kids Digital Library to your list of libraries in the application.

If you need any help accessing this digital catalog, please call or stop by your local library. Following along with an audiobook while reading a book is a great way to help struggling readers develop their vocabulary and fluency.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed at the Morganton Public Library to assist with landscape maintenance. We need some folks to help us keep our newly 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

Four thousand, six hundred, and eighty-five 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 Top Ten Titles are most appreciated. To date, the library has received 1,018 of the “most wanted” books.

Current BCPL Top Ten Holds

1. The Exchange: After the Firm by John Grisham — 10 holds

2. Inheritance by Nora Roberts — 9 holds

3. Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson — 7 holds

4. Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich  — 7 holds

5. Just Once by Karen Kingsbury — 5 holds

6. The Edge by David Baldacci — 4 holds

7. Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly — 4 holds

8. The Secret by Lee Child  — 4 holds

9. The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar — 4 holds

10. Unnatural Death by Patricia Cornwell  — 4 holds

Current New York Times Best Sellers and NC Cardinal Consortium Holds

1. Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich — 390 holds

2. The Exchange by John Grisham — 717 holds

3. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — 304 holds

4. A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer Armentrout — 7 holds

5. The Secret by Lee Child — 351 holds

6. The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy — 2 holds

7. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus — 237 holds

8. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr — 86 holds

9. Wildfire by Hannah Grace — 3 holds

10. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — 31 holds