Summer Reading Kickoff Week!

All Day
Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Drop in any time during our open hours on the first week of June to sign up for Summer Reading and join in the fun with button making and coloring sheets!

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
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Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Baby Gym

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Weaverville Library Afternoon Book Club: West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss West with Giraffes: A Novel by Lynda Rutledge.  Copies of this title are available at the Library while supplies last.  

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

LEGO Hour

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

Read With Gracie!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wildlife and Wildflowers- Conserving Carolina Series Pt. 2

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Pam Torlina, a biologist with Conserving Carolina, will give a presentation on plant and animal interactions. Plants and animals interact in many fascinating and complex ways that play an important role in the survival of both.