It's Pi Day!

All Day
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In
Event Details:

NATIONAL PI DAY           

National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Yoga Frog with Local Author Nora Carpenter!

10:00am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Family Fun, Literacy, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Come join local author and certified yoga instructor, Nora Carpenter, for yoga, a craft, and her children's book Yoga Frog. 

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.

Technology Troubleshoot - Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

Family Story Time

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

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, 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.

Great Authors with Graham Carson

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

Our friend Graham Carson will be reading books that highlight some of the best authors of our time and of times gone by.

Perfect for ages 3-5.

Sowing Circle Presents: Vegetable Garden Workshop with Leonora Stefanile, Manager, Dr. John Wilson Community Garden

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Eager for spring gardening, but wondering where to start? This program will cover how to grow a home-scale vegetable garden in the Southern Appalachians.

Art Exploration for Adults and Teens: Collage!

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Step back into the simple joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly, guided workshop with Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk, Weaverville’s new community art initiative.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Planning Your Garden

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-18)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

No experience necessary! Space is limited. To reserve your space, sign up at the front desk or call us at (828) 250-4752. Day-of walk-ins will be welcomed if spaces remain.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Upcycled Rag Rugs Drop-in Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Turn scrap fabric into a beautiful, handcrafted masterpiece! Once you learn the basics, your imagination is the limit!

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.

Spring Card-Making Class

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us on Saturday, March 14th from 3:00-4:00 PM and learn how to make cards! Nancy, a local instructor will be showing us the basics of card-making. 

All supplies for this class are included.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Author Visit: Brandon Reese

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Story Telling
Event Details:


Brandon Reese presents Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad at East Asheville Library

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Upbeat: An Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

We are SO excited to welcome The Rhythmic Arts Project of Asheville (or TRAP) to the Weaverville Library for the first time!

Leicester History Project Volunteer Interest Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!