Enka-Candler Walking Book Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

10:00am–2:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Story time room capacity is 40 people. Please arrive early to secure a spot. 

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–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
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Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Cancelled

Read To A Dog with Tucker!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.

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.

Brothers and Sisters Like These: Veterans Writing Class

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills.

Groovin' on Grovemont: Hearts Gone South

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Library
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Music
Event Details:

Groovin’ is a  free-admission outdoor concert series benefiting two Swannanoa nonprofit organizations: The Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council. 

Disclaimer(s)

Participants consuming food and beverage do so at their own risk.

Woven Bracelets

6:00pm–8:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Grovemont Park Pavilion
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Join us outside during Groovin' on Grovemont for a wonderful woven bracelet craft! This craft uses simple supplies, and kids will be able to take the cardboard loom home to continue weaving!

Come Hell or High Water: Remembering the Great Flood of 1916

6:30pm–8:00pm
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: Film Screening, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

In 2016, filmmaker David Weintraub premiered Come Hell or High Water to commemorate the centennial of the Great Flood of 1916.

Years later, the WNC community finds itself in a similar position to those affected by the 1916 disaster.