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Community Houseplant Swap

03/26/2025 @ 10:00am to 03/29/2025 @ 6:00pm
Leicester Library at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leic...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leicester Library Community Houseplant swap.

AARP TaxAide Volunteer Tax Help

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Beginning January 21, 2025, to request a tax preparation appointment: Call 828-669-8610 (Calls are answered on Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30 PM by Melinda at the Lakeview Center for Activ...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Beginning January 21, 2025, to request a tax preparation appointment: 

Call 828-669-8610 (Calls are answered on Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30 PM by Melinda at the Lakeview Center for Active Aging.)

or

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: 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.

A cartoon image of a castle and fairgrounds emerging from an open book.

Family Storytime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Library 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. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Library
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. 

event details with images of a teddy bear and 2 books

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, 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.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

baby gym

Baby Gym

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 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.

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.

Vaster Wilds

West Asheville Library Book Discussion--The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. Please join us!

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. Please join us!

Flat, round, black rocks arranged in a curve on a thin layer of water

Off-Site Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library - Offsite Event at Fairview
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

These classes are financially supported by the Friends of Fairview Library. While the library community room is being occupied by a post-Helene debris removal service, the meditati...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

These classes are financially supported by the Friends of Fairview Library. While the library community room is being occupied by a post-Helene debris removal service, the meditation classes will be held off-site.

Two white babies sitting on the floor, held up by adult hands, with an out-of-focus picture book being held by a barely visible adult facing them.

Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your ba...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville 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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

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.

Colorful Lego bricks and smiling minifigure head.

LEGO Hour

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a c...

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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Botany (ecoExplore)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! We'll answer all of o...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: 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 plants that call Western North Carolina their home!

Man doing qigong exercise in bamboo stand

Qigong with Allen Horowitz

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Free Qigong classes with Allen Horowitz are back at Fairview Library every Thursday in March, 6-7pm. This class is open to all ages and fitness levels. No registration needed. Just...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free Qigong classes with Allen Horowitz are back at Fairview Library every Thursday in March, 6-7pm. This class is open to all ages and fitness levels. No registration needed. Just show up!

Image of the book River Mumma on a vibrant blue background. The cover features a blue silhouette of a person walking toward the viewer. In the center of the figure's chest is a spade symbol. Surrounding the figure are abstract gold shapes.

Black Experience Book Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Library - Offsite Event at East Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, River Mumma, by Zali...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, River Mumma, by Zalika Reid-Benta.

Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Baby Story Time Fridays at 10:30 AM

Baby Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 months.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregive...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: 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.

Event details with images of teddy bear and books

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, 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: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, 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.

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Vaster Wilds

Zoom Discussion-West Asheville Library Book Group--Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Library - Virtual Event at West Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a Zoom discussion of The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. For Zoom information please email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary, Online Program
Event Details:

Join us for a Zoom discussion of The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. For Zoom information please email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org

After School Art Experience 2nd and 4th Fridays at 3:30-4:30pm

After School Art Experience--Eric Carle

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Eric Carle's art is a stand-out staple in children's literature. Come learn about this amazing artist. Participants will use techniques similar to his to create their own lively, b...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Eric Carle's art is a stand-out staple in children's literature. Come learn about this amazing artist. Participants will use techniques similar to his to create their own lively, bright illustrations with tempera paint and tissue paper. 

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 Time

Lego Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

Bad Art

Tween Zone: Bad Art Contest

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

For Ages 10-12Participate in a fun contest where you will create a horrible masterpiece inspired by famous works of art.Supplies provided.Bad art trophies will be awarded! 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Ages 10-12

Participate in a fun contest where you will create a horrible masterpiece inspired by famous works of art.

Supplies provided.

Bad art trophies will be awarded!

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
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 av...

Library Branch: West Asheville
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.