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Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Literacy, Story Time
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.

North Asheville Branch Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literary, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.Story time will be followed by free play time.

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literary, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.
Story time will be followed by free play time.

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.

Flyer with text that reads "Read to a Dog at East Asheville Library. Flora from four to five the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Evelyn from four to five the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Register by contacting the library." The logos for Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog with Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: 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:

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 event requires registration

Gold Dungeons & Dragons logo on a purple and black image of a nighttime forest. Registration information and dates of events are also on the flyer.

Dungeons & Dragons for tweens (ages 10-12) at the Weaverville Library

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Games/Gaming, Other, Story Telling
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!CURRENT REGISTRATION STATUS - WAIT LI...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Games/Gaming, Other, Story Telling
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!

CURRENT REGISTRATION STATUS - WAIT LIST ONLY

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Seed Saving with Sow True Seed

Seed Saving with Sow True Seed

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Saving seeds takes time and preparation. Join Sow True Seed gardeners as they share tips on saving your seeds this season. FREESponsored by the Friends of the Black Mountain Public...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Saving seeds takes time and preparation. Join Sow True Seed gardeners as they share tips on saving your seeds this season. FREE

Sponsored by the Friends of the Black Mountain Public Library.

Book jacket design of The Cemetery of Untold Stories over a large yellow circle on a dark purple background.

Bookmarked: Online Library Book Club discusses The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Fairview
Program Type:
Book Club, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration."Multi-award-winning and best-selling Alvarez pens a tale of magical realism about a writer and her stories. Protagonist Alma Cruz returns to her h...

Required
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Flyer with puppet stage as the background. The Puppets on the stage are an alligator, a mouse, a giraffe, and a fox. Text reads "Puppet Playtime from ten to eleven-thirty each Wednesday morning at the East Asheville Public Library. Parental Supervision is Required. The logo for the Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom left of the flyer.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

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

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.

Pre-K Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Large vinyl covered foam shapes and plastic balls for little ones to play with

Baby Gym

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

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. Play with other babie...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

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. Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! 

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 Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Group of small children sitting around a librarian, enjoying a story.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Story time will be followed by a craft activity.For the safety an...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Story time will be followed by a craft activity.

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.

A cartoon image of children in differing yoga poses against a beach background.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath 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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Wednesdays 12:15-1pm; and Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm. Registration was required. Class is currently full. Contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org. Or call 828-251-7438 for waiti...

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

Wednesdays 12:15-1pm; and Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm. Registration was required. Class is currently full. Contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org. Or call 828-251-7438 for waiting list info.

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog (Registration Required)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

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

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

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.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years.

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

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 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.

Worms! Presented by Buncombe County Master Gardeners

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us on September 18th from 4-5pm when Master Gardeners who specialize in kids’ programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners give a presentation on one of ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
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: Educational, Family Fun, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on September 18th from 4-5pm when Master Gardeners who specialize in kids’ programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners give a presentation on one of our most important Garden Helpers...Worms!

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.

Two women bumping hips in exercise clothes

Dancing into Grace with Katie Barton

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you feeling the call to reconnect with your body and get moving again? Whether you're rediscovering yourself after an illness, embracing the journey of motherhood, or simply cu...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Are you feeling the call to reconnect with your body and get moving again?

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society 5:00-5:45 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month East Asheville public library

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738....

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Purple background behind a pyramid shaped stack of yarn balls in all different colors with knitting needles sticking out of the top ball. Words Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers top left corner.

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.

Baby Storytime

Baby Story Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
Library Branch: Black Mountain
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. 

A group of children playing on a playground made of books.

Family Storytime

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Swannanoa
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.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
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. 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Leicester
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.