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East Asheville Quilting Bee. 10am-2pm 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/18, 12/16

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B 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 B
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.

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from four to five 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, December 16, 2025 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.

A small pile of Legos

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at home.

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: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at 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

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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 yrs only) at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games/Gaming, Story Telling
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

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

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Games/Gaming, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Blond woman with a guitar sings in front of a fireplace with Christmas lights and poinsettias.

Kid's Christmas Sing-Along with Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Music, Performance
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady, sings Christmas songs so you can sing along. Tap 'n shake with shakers and tapping sticks to help her make the music.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), 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, Music, Performance
Event Details:

Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady, sings Christmas songs so you can sing along. Tap 'n shake with shakers and tapping sticks to help her make the music.

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 depicts colorful Lego blocks on a white background with text explaining that Oakley/South Asheville Library holds Lego Club on the the first and third Saturday of each month

LEGO Club!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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.

black background with a star made out of a book page

Winter Crafternoon: Recycled Book Stars

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us in making stars with recycled book pages. This craft is for kids ages 5 and up, as well as teens and adults.  All materials provided. 

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

Join us in making stars with recycled book pages. This craft is for kids ages 5 and up, as well as teens and adults.  All materials provided. 

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Read To A Dog with Hayley!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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.

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Read To A Dog with Tucker!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 1, 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.

Cancelled
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.

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

LEGO Club

Friday, January 2, 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.

LEGO Club!

Saturday, January 3, 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, January 3, 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.

A small pile of Legos

Lego Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at home.

Cancelled
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: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at 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.

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

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 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!   

Open
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.

Improv ages 8-12

Monday, January 12, 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, January 13, 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, January 13, 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.

Tween D&D @ PACK

Tween D&D with Raj

Wednesday, January 14, 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, January 15, 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, January 17, 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.

Birding for Kids with ecoEXPLORE

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

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: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

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.

Snowflake Cutting Drop-in Program

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Come and learn how to cut snowflakes in various patterns.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come and learn how to cut snowflakes in various patterns.

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.