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Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, April 4, 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!

Teen D&D

Teen D&D with Raj

Friday, April 4, 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

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, April 5, 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.

Foggy forest background. Dungeons and Dragons in white text over red banner. Information about dates, location, registration, etc.

Dungeons & Dragons for teens (12-18) at the Weaverville Library

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Games/Gaming, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
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!Calling adventurous tweens/teens! Joi...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
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

Quilting Bee times and dates. 10am-2pm second Tuesdays, January through July.

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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 ...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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.

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

Tuesday, April 8, 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

Shirt dyed with Shibori method

Shibori T-Shirt Dyeing with Waxon Studio

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Shibori– traditional Japanese style tie-dye– is simple and pleasing to the eye. An expert from Waxon Studio will show you how to create a beautiful t-shirt that you can take home w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Shibori– traditional Japanese style tie-dye– is simple and pleasing to the eye. An expert from Waxon Studio will show you how to create a beautiful t-shirt that you can take home with you.

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, 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:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

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.

Hand Drums

Intro to Drumming Class

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 experiment with various concepts from there.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Knitted items advertising Fiber Arts Club meeting

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Our monthly fiber arts gathering is back. Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.This is a monthly ga...

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

Our monthly fiber arts gathering is back. Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

Red background with wood grain border. Dungeons & Dragons banner with a sword horizontally through the center. Information about dates, location, and registration listed.

Dungeons & Dragons for teens (12-18) at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Games/Gaming, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
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!Calling adventurous tweens/teens! Joi...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
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

Gardening Club

Inaugural Gardening Club Meeting

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Community Service/Service Project, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Are you a gardener without a plot? Or maybe you want to meet up with like-minded folks and see what grows? If so, this is the club for you. Pack Memorial library has a gardening pl...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Community Service/Service Project, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Are you a gardener without a plot? Or maybe you want to meet up with like-minded folks and see what grows? If so, this is the club for you.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   This program is for ages 13 to 18 and will be ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

How to Draw Faces the Paul Choi Way

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, April 15, 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...

Cancelled
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

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Tucker)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, 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)
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/l...

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), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, 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 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.

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

BearWise with NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Hibernation season is over in Southern Appalachia, so we're sure to start seeing our favorite furry friends, black bears, again. At this educational program a representative from t...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Hibernation season is over in Southern Appalachia, so we're sure to start seeing our favorite furry friends, black bears, again.

How to Draw Faces the Paul Choi Way

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a Labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library."

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, April 22, 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

Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Br...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

movie poster for Plastic People

Screening of Plastic People and Seed Bombs for Earth Day

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the last...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the lasting effects of plastic on our bodies and world.

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, 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:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

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.

Assorted Teas and Herbs

Drop-In Tea Blending Workshop

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Hot tea comes in so many varieties and we can help you craft your perfect cup. Drop by anytime after 4pm to mix custom tea blends. Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options will be a...

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

Hot tea comes in so many varieties and we can help you craft your perfect cup. Drop by anytime after 4pm to mix custom tea blends. Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options will be available.

North Asheville Library Bird Walk flyer

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:30am
North Asheville Library - Offsite Event at North Asheville
Program Type:
Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!Binoculars are available for checkout at the North Ashevil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Informational, Nature/Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration