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Write Local, Read Local: Author & Illustrator Fair

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Author Event, Drop In, Literary, Performance
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet local authors and illustrators at the third annual Write Local, Read Local Fair! Authors will be selling and signing copies of their work throughout the library and author rea...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Drop In, Literary, Performance
Event Details:

Meet local authors and illustrators at the third annual Write Local, Read Local Fair! Authors will be selling and signing copies of their work throughout the library and author readings will occur during the afternoon.

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.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Program DescriptionEvent DetailsThis 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

This 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form t

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Co...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!

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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Spanish Conversation Practice GroupOur friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking fo...

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


Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Learn about Hiking El Camino De Santiago

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Come see how a 500 mile hike across Spain can be the experience of a lifetime.Join Librarian and Friend Martha Harney to learn:The History of the Trail Route Details & Dis...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Come see how a 500 mile hike across Spain can be the experience of a lifetime.

Join Librarian and Friend Martha Harney to learn:

The History of the Trail 

Route Details & Distances 

Schedule for the Book Club

TBR: Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The TBR (To-Be-Read) Book Club meets every month at the Black Mountain Public Library. Call or email the library for this month's selection.

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The TBR (To-Be-Read) Book Club meets every month at the Black Mountain Public Library. Call or email the library for this month's selection.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pack Bookclub

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM  at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for Octob...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:


The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM  at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for October 2024 is "The Girl With the Louding Voice" by Abi Dare

An Our VOICE social worker will be at the Enka Library once a month for information and assistance.

Our VOICE on-site social worker, bilingual Information and Assistance

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

An Our VOICE social worker will be at the Enka Library once a month for information and assistance. This session will be provided to inform community members about sexual assault a...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

An Our VOICE social worker will be at the Enka Library once a month for information and assistance. This session will be provided to inform community members about sexual assault and human trafficking resources that Our VOICE provides.

cherokee alphabet

Cherokee Storytellers Session 3

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy, Performance, Story Telling
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Register for event here:https://events.aarp.org/event/TogetherWeSurviveTHREE/summary In honor of National Native American History Month, join Eastern Band of Cherokee oral his...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy, Performance, Story Telling
Event Details:

Register for event here:

https://events.aarp.org/event/TogetherWeSurviveTHREE/summary

 

Dog Behavior 101 Workshop + Q&A

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Does your pup pull when on leash? Bark excessively? Overreact to new people, other dogs, noises, places? Guard their food or toys?Everwonder what makes your dog tick, what prompts ...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Does your pup pull when on leash? Bark excessively? Overreact to new people, other dogs, noises, places? Guard their food or toys?

Everwonder what makes your dog tick, what prompts them to do some of the things they do?

Cozy Season with Ashley English

Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.The November 13 event will be recip...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The November 13 event will be recipes for warm drinks this season.

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.

Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leicester Library - Virtual Event at Leicester
Program Type:
Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple - we just write and read our writing to each other.  This is a ...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts.

WNC Repair Cafe

WNC Repair Cafe: Sewing & Mending

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items.

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items.

My Story: Memoirs by WNC Authors: Second in series: Talk by Ann Batchelder, featuring her memoir Craving Spring: A Mother’s Quest, a Daughter’s Depression, and the Greek Myth that Brought Them Together.

My Story: Memoirs by WNC Authors: Second in series: Talk by Ann Batchelder, featuring her memoir Craving Spring: A Mother’s Quest, a Daughter’s Depression, and the Greek Myth that Brought Them Together.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Author Event, Community Collaboration, Lecture/Speaker, Literary, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

My Story: Three great Memoirs by WNC Authors:  Lecture Series at West Asheville Library sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Foundation. Everyone has a story. Many of us attempt to ...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Community Collaboration, Lecture/Speaker, Literary, Online Program
Event Details:

My Story: Three great Memoirs by WNC Authors:  Lecture Series at West Asheville Library sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Foundation. Everyone has a story. Many of us attempt to put our story in writing. Some of us get published.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Name Change & Gender Marker Correction Clinic, Saturday November 16 10am-430pm at the East Asheville Public Library. Advance registration required.

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association in partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker correcti...

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Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association in partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Flyer for knitting club indicating the first & third Thursdays of every month

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library commun...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

Quilting Bee times and dates. 10am-2pm third Tuesdays in July, August, November, December.

Quilting Bee

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room 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 Library - Children’s Programming Room
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.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Program DescriptionEvent DetailsThis 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

This 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form t

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

North Asheville Branch Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
A blue typewriter sits by a colorful xylophone with the words WesFest

WesFest- A Public Library Program for Wes Anderson Enthusiasts in 3 Parts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screening
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watc...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening
Event Details:

We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watch a movie, join us.

All Creatures Great and Small

West Asheville Library Book Discussion--All Creatures Great and Small--Small Group

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be discussing All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. This is the small group discussion and is limited to 8 people. Please email sherry.roane@buncombecounty.org if...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. This is the small group discussion and is limited to 8 people.

Enka History Book Club - Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Books are available for pick up at the library in large print and regu...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 

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, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room 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 Library - Children’s Programming Room
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.

Cozy Season

Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.The November 20 event focuses on ho...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The November 20 event focuses on hosting a holiday cookie exchange.

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.