Puppet Playtime

10:00am–11:30am
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: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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.

Free Technology Troubleshooting Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In, Educational, Informational, Other
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday morning in October and November at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for free, no-registration-required technology and device help workshops!

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Costume Exchange Drop Off

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

For all ages! 

Drop off gently used costumes & accessories at the North Asheville Library front desk now through October 17th. 

Stop by on Saturday, October 18th during our open hours (10-5) to choose a costume. 

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
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: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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.

Pack Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM  at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for October 2025 is Deep South by Paul Theroux.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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.

Baby Story Time

11:00am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 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.

Baby Gym

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in October.

Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

OurVOICE & Helpmate social workers in the library: information & assistance for survivors / Trabajadoras sociales de OurVOICE & Helpmate en la biblioteca: información y asistencia para sobrevivientes

1:15pm–2:15pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

En español abajo

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Tech Connect: One-on-One Tech Help with a Librarian

3:00pm–4:15pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you!

Preschool Story Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Wednesday, October 29 will be the last regularly scheduled preschool storytime. Preschool storytime will no longer be offered at Pack Library beginning in November. 

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
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.

Intro. To Drumming and Rhythms- Spooky Songs

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun, and no drumming experience is needed.

"Rising Above Helene" Documentary Film Screening

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us for a special screening of the new documentary Rising Above Helene, a film about the strength of people and community.

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.