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Tween D&D with Raj

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

Calling all adventurous tweens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous tweens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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 Club!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
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)

Drop-in for a casual hour of LEGO building! 

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
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: Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in for a casual hour of LEGO building! 

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.

Charlie brown drumming

Drumming and Rhythms 101: An Introduction to Hand Drums and Rhythm

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes, Music
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, 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.

improv

Improv ages 8-12

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes, Story Telling
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Looking to step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test? Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. For ages 8-12.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Story Telling
Event Details:

Looking to step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test? Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. For ages 8-12.

Asheville Quilt Guild Quilting Bee

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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.

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.

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Read To A Dog with Tucker!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

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.

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.

Magic

Magic the Gathering for Tweens+

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. 

Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world.

All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. 

Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world.

All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary.

button making

Button Making!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Use the library's 2.25" button maker to make cool pinback buttons! You can bring your own images from home, draw a design at the event, or cut out pictures from used books (provided). Each attendee can make up to three buttons to take home.

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Use the library's 2.25" button maker to make cool pinback buttons! You can bring your own images from home, draw a design at the event, or cut out pictures from used books (provided). Each attendee can make up to three buttons to take home.

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 Club at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, 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)

Join us for free-form LEGO building on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons of each month, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland 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: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons of each month, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

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.

Enka-Candler Library LEGO Club First Fridays 3:00-4:30 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Candler NC 28715

LEGO Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)

Join us on the first Friday of each month to build your own creation at LEGO Club!

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month to build your own creation at LEGO Club!

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.

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

Afternoon Art Experience

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

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

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

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 group of gamers are gathered around a table, with their characters standing behind them.

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

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

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.

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from 4 to 5 every first and third Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

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.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
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: Community Collaboration, 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

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.

tween

Tween D&D with Raj

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

Calling all adventurous tweens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous tweens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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 blue lego board and a heart made of multicolored legos as background. Text reads 'Intergenerational LEGO Club meets every first and third Thursday afternoons at 4 PM at the East Asheville public library on 3 Avon Road. All ages are welcome. You supply the creativity, we supply the LEGOs!'

Intergenerational LEGO Club: Club de LEGO Intergeneracional

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, 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)

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
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: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

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.

Black background with Dungeons & Dragons logo in gold letters. Information about the location, age restriction, meeting dates, registration, etc.

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

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Registration Required
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

A paper crane against a wavy background.

Origami Cranes

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

As we try to reach 1,000 cranes at the Swannanoa Library, come learn how to make origami cranes and practice your skills!

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

As we try to reach 1,000 cranes at the Swannanoa Library, come learn how to make origami cranes and practice your skills!

LEGO Club!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

Three glass jars with a bouquet of flowers in one

Family Crafternoons: DIY flower pot

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Decorate a glass flower pot using paint and recycled materials. This program is a drop in event for all ages. Instructions and materials will be supplied. Parents will need to stay with children. Registration is not necessary.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a glass flower pot using paint and recycled materials. This program is a drop in event for all ages. Instructions and materials will be supplied. Parents will need to stay with children. Registration is not necessary.

button making

Button Making!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Use the library's 2.25" button maker to make cool pinback buttons! You can bring your own images from home, draw a design at the event, or cut out pictures from used books (provided). Each attendee can make up to three buttons to take home.

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Use the library's 2.25" button maker to make cool pinback buttons! You can bring your own images from home, draw a design at the event, or cut out pictures from used books (provided). Each attendee can make up to three buttons to take home.

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.

Image of man dancing with text

Flatfooting for Beginners

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.