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'1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' challenge underway
Community News

'1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' challenge underway

  • Jan 29, 2026

Here's what's coming up at the Burke County Public Library. 

Scavenger hunts and I Spy tank highlight children's library activities
Community News

Scavenger hunts and I Spy tank highlight children's library activities

  • Jan 14, 2026

Here's a sneak peek at events coming up at the Burke County public libraries. 

Burke County Public Library turns the page after its primary book vendor shut down
Burke County, NC news

Burke County Public Library turns the page after its primary book vendor shut down

  • By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
  • Jan 8, 2026

When its main distributor Baker & Taylor closed, Burke's library system switched to its secondary vendor. Unfortunately, the vendor was swamped with new customers, meaning delayed deliveries and antsy patrons.

Storytime groups again active as New Year begins
Community News

Storytime groups again active as New Year begins

  • Jan 3, 2026

Here's a look at upcoming events in the Burke County Public Library system. 

Burke County Public Library turns the page after its primary book vendor shut down
Burke County, NC news

Burke County Public Library turns the page after its primary book vendor shut down

  • By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media
  • Jan 3, 2026

When its main distributor Baker & Taylor closed, Burke's library system switched to its secondary vendor. Unfortunately, the vendor was swamped with new customers, meaning delayed deliveries and antsy patrons.

'Stranger Things' party set Dec. 29 at Hildebran library
Community News

'Stranger Things' party set Dec. 29 at Hildebran library

  • Dec 22, 2025

Here's a preview of upcoming events at the Burke County Public Libraries in Morganton, Valdese, and Hildebran. 

Storytime programs will not resume until after the holidays
Community News

Storytime programs will not resume until after the holidays

  • Dec 20, 2025

Here's a look at what's coming up at the branches of the Burke County Public Library. 

Pick up a new hobby for the holiday season at the library
Community News

Pick up a new hobby for the holiday season at the library

  • Nov 22, 2025

Here's what's coming up at the three branches of the Burke County Public Library. 

Cobb Trust continues legacy of giving with $542,837 in local grants
Community News

Cobb Trust continues legacy of giving with $542,837 in local grants

  • By THE PAPER STAFF
  • Nov 15, 2025

Faith and education institutions lead Beatrice Cobb Trust's 2025 distributions totaling $542,837. The Trust supports local faith, education, and journalism-related organizations in Burke County. Largest awards to First United Methodist Church of Morganton and UNC School of Journalism.

From seniors to kids, it's all happening at the Burke County Public Libraries
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From seniors to kids, it's all happening at the Burke County Public Libraries

  • Nov 15, 2025

Here's what's coming up at the Burke County Public Libraries over the next few weeks. 

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