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
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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.

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
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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. 

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.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

11:00am–11:45am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
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Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

Fantastic Fungi with ecoEXPLORE

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
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Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of mushrooms and fungi that call Western North Carolina home! Ever wondered what exactly fungi IS?

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.

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.

How To Grow Gourmet Mushrooms

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment, Other
Event Details:

Join Jesse Cerrato, co-owner of Resting Point Farms, for a lecture and workshop on how to grow your own gourmet mushrooms!

Jesse will cover many of the most common questions when it comes to growing mushrooms at home, such as:

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

Special Collections Rare Books Bash!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Buncombe County Special Collections is home to thousands of books. Some of them are brand new and easy to find, but others are far more elusive...

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

Paint your BFF/SO at DSSOLVR

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Pack Memorial Library presents the Atrocious Art Club! This art club is for all adults who have a passion or call to make art and who may or may not have the skills for it.