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Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Charlie brown drumming

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

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. In this hour-long session, we will establish the foundations of rhythm and play a couple of our favorite songs together.

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. In this hour-long session, we will establish the foundations of rhythm and play a couple of our favorite songs together.

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.

Image of a bat in flight and a woman holding a bat in her gloved hand

Exploring North Carolina's Bats

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

World Bat Appreciation Day: Exploring North Carolina’s Bats

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

World Bat Appreciation Day: Exploring North Carolina’s Bats

A photo collage of a spinning wheel, three rabbits, a sheep, a pair of hands carding wool, and a skein of blue yarn

Spinning Yarn with Emolyn Liden and Mila’s Bunny Farm

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Educational, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Drop in anytime from 2:30 to 4:30 this afternoon to experience the traditional art of making yarn, from fiber to skein, with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Emolyn Liden and Mila's Bunny Farm!

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Educational, Live animal
Event Details:

Drop in anytime from 2:30 to 4:30 this afternoon to experience the traditional art of making yarn, from fiber to skein, with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Emolyn Liden and Mila's Bunny Farm!

Three pictures of the poets who are reading, along with pictures of the covers of their books.

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Leicester Library with Local Poets

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by local poets from the Leicester/Weaverville community. Victoria Bender, Kim Hayes, and Elmer Perry will all share recent works with us.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by local poets from the Leicester/Weaverville community. Victoria Bender, Kim Hayes, and Elmer Perry will all share recent works with us.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

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

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

hayley

Read To A Dog with Hayley!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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.

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, April 21, 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.

Black Stories in Census Tract 2 flyer

Black Stories in Census Tract 2: Discussion and Film Screening

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

In April, the exhibition Black Stories in Census Tract 2 will expand beyond the gallery space with a documentary screening that brings Stumptown’s history to life through film, creating an opportunity for deeper reflection, community dial

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Film Screening, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

In April, the exhibition Black Stories in Census Tract 2 will expand beyond the gallery space with a documentary screening that brings Stumptown’s history to life through film, creating an opportunity for deeper reflection, community dial

drama masks

Free Improv Class at Asheville Brewing Company

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes, Performance
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test in this fun laid-back class. Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Performance
Event Details:

Step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test in this fun laid-back class. Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities.

A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

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

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

Teen D&D at Pack Library

Teen D&D with Raj

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)

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.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
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

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
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.

LEGO Club at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 23, 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.

A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

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

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

Bird Walk

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:30am
North Asheville Library - Offsite Event at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!

National Library Week poster advertising a free book fair for kids and teens and "Find your joy" library proponent Mychal Threets

Book Fair For Kids and Teens

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literary
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), Family (children of all ages)

To celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) Bring your kids and teens to the Fairview Public Library so they can pick out a FREE book for keeps!

The selection of books is great and they're new or like-new!

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview 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), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literary
Event Details:

To celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) Bring your kids and teens to the Fairview Public Library so they can pick out a FREE book for keeps!

The selection of books is great and they're new or like-new!

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.

Family Crafternoons: Make a garden marker

Saturday, April 25, 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)

Paint a garden marker to remember what you planted where! 

All materials will be provided. No registration necessary. 

This activity is for all ages, but adults must stay with children. 

 

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:

Paint a garden marker to remember what you planted where! 

All materials will be provided. No registration necessary. 

This activity is for all ages, but adults must stay with children. 

 

camera and film reel

Intro. to Filmmaking Workshop

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film?

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting