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Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

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

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Kingfisher

EcoEXPLORE: Ornithology!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
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! We'll ventu...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, 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!

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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Winter Reading Challenge for Kids at ALL LIBRARIES

All Day
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Family Fun
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors. Buncombe County Public Library’s Winter Reading C...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

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

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

tween zone

Tween Hangout

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Can you nail this decorating challenge? Ages 10-12 are welcome.Decorate a gingerbread house and an ugly sweater cookie, then make a snowflake ball!Materials provided. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Can you nail this decorating challenge? Ages 10-12 are welcome.

Decorate a gingerbread house and an ugly sweater cookie, then make a snowflake ball!

Materials provided. 

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.

Lego Club the First and Third Saturday of Every Month from 10 to 11:30am. What will you create? Image shows brightly colored lettering and LEGO blocks.

LEGO Club!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
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 ...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
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.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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)
Library Branch: Swannanoa
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

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.

Community Art Supply Swap

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Do you have art and craft supplies you don't need but can't bear to toss? Are you looking for some supplies to start a new hobby?  Join us for the winter Arts and Crafts ...

Library Branch: Leicester
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, Community Collaboration
Event Details:

Do you have art and craft supplies you don't need but can't bear to toss?

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Button Making

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
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:

Swing by the juvenile section of the library to make a button or two with our awesome button maker! You can use our provided materials or bring a photo, drawing, etc. of your own.&...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Swing by the juvenile section of the library to make a button or two with our awesome button maker! You can use our provided materials or bring a photo, drawing, etc. of your own. 

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. Read with Cooki from four to five every second Tuesday." 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, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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: 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

Hola

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice a...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Collection by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
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, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

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

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

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, February 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

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

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Yellow flyer with lego pieces as the background. Text reads "Intergenerational LEGO Club four to five PM first Thursdays of each month at the East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Road Asheville."

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville
Program Type:
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:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! Flex your Lego building skills and make some friends while you're at it.Please leave your ...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! 

winter reading logo

Winter Reading Challenge for Kids at ALL LIBRARIES

All Day
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Family Fun
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors. Buncombe County Public Library’s Winter Reading C...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors.

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

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

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library! Enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts in this twice a mon...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler
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)
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month for LEGO Club! We supply the LEGOs and you create amazing builds that will be displayed in the library for a whole month. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library
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 for LEGO Club! We supply the LEGOs and you create amazing builds that will be displayed in the library for a whole month. 

Teen D&D

Teen D&D with Raj

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!All players aged 13-17 are eligible.This program is free, but you do need to register.Ema...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

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

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Kira

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.Artist Kira Bursky says, "After Hurricane Helene came th...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

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Drawing Barns in Pen and Ink with James Cassara

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The barns of NC hold many stories and serve as wonderful artifacts of our rich history. They're also a lot of fun to draw!  In this two hour session we'll learn some basic per...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The barns of NC hold many stories and serve as wonderful artifacts of our rich history.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration