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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
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

Family Movie Matinee: Hoot

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Family Fun, Film Screening
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:

Get out of the heat and enjoy a Saturday afternoon matinee at the library.Bring your own chair or blanket to get cozy on the floor.  Parents are expected to stay with children...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester 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, Film Screening
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and enjoy a Saturday afternoon matinee at the library.
Bring your own chair or blanket to get cozy on the floor.  Parents are expected to stay with children. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tools for Lifelong Gardening on September 28th at 3:00 at the Swannanoa Library, garden flowers and vegetables border a green and blue square

Master Gardener Tools for Lifelong Gardening

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Classes, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Is gardening becoming a little more physically challenging as time goes by? Are you considering ways to make things easier and safer in your garden? John Fieselman, an Extension Ma...

Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Is gardening becoming a little more physically challenging as time goes by? Are you considering ways to make things easier and safer in your garden?

Vector art of the Deep Space Nine space station in orbit with a blue wormhole open behind it. There are three small spacecraft flying to and from the station and a fourth ship exiting the wormhole. The words Star Trek Fan Club are written in yellow at the bottom of the image.

Star Trek Club September Meeting

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Pop culture
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the Swannanoa Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting!This is a group for adults who love all things Star Trek! Whether you’re a long-time fan or completely new to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Pop culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us for the Swannanoa Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a ...

Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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Between the Lines- Candler's Future is Now- Discussion with photographer Bob Ware

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Educational, Exhibit, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ArtsvilleUSA, invites you to the Enka-Candler Library community room for a discussion with photographer Bob Ware on Tuesday, October 1.Sandwiched between the Asheville line and Can...

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

ArtsvilleUSA, invites you to the Enka-Candler Library community room for a discussion with photographer Bob Ware on Tuesday, October 1.

Cover of the Novel MoonGlow: Drawing of oversized red matchsticks with red tips in alternating directions. Two facing up, one down, one up and the last one down.

Weaverville Library Evening Book Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss, Moonglow by Michael Chabon. Copies of this title are available for check out at the Weaverville Library. No pre-registration necessary. Newcomers ...

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

Join us this month as we discuss, Moonglow by Michael Chabon. Copies of this title are available for check out at the Weaverville Library. No pre-registration necessary. Newcomers are always welcome!

Dark City Poets Society

Dark City Poets Society

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dark City Poets Society is a completely free poetry group that is open to writers of all ages and experience levels.Join us at the Black Mountain Library from 6:00-7:30 pm on the f...

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

Dark City Poets Society is a completely free poetry group that is open to writers of all ages and experience levels.

Since the Thunder Stopped: 25th Anniversary of Asheville Motor Speedway NEW DATE 10/1 flyer

Since the Thunder Stopped: 25th Anniversary of the Final Race at Asheville Motor Speedway

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Local History/Genealogy, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Buncombe County Special Collections Library to learn about the history of the Asheville Motor Speedway, a .4 mi track located at now Carrier Park!From 1960 until the final...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 135
Event Details:
Join the Buncombe County Special Collections Library to learn about the history of the Asheville Motor Speedway, a .4 mi track located at now Carrier Park!

From 1960 until the final checkered flag on September 17, 1999, watching and partic

East Asheville Library 2024 Book Club Pics

East Asheville Book Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join other literature lovers to discuss your favorite books at the library! This month's pick is Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult.

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join other literature lovers to discuss your favorite books at the library! This month's pick is Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Manhattan Film Festival

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

One of our favorite annual traditions! Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from aroun...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn about Polymer Clay with the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and tee...

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

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and teens 16 and above welcome. No registration required. 

Flyer with Putting Your Garden to Bed dates at three libraries

Putting Your Garden to Bed with Master Gardener John Bowen

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter. You and your garden have worked hard all summer, and now it’s time...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter.

Burgandy colored forest of trees in a horizontal line with the words Weaverville Yoga written underneath (Logo for Weaverville Yoga)

Yoga For Balance at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!Bring your own yoga mat if you ...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:


Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. 

No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!

Medicare Basics with the Council on Aging

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration. Confused about Medicare? New to Medicare? The Council on Aging of Buncombe County in sponsorship with North Carolina Department of Insur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Thomas Wolfe at the Door: A Close Look at Asheville's Famous Novelist

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Asheville’s native son Thomas Wolfe was the first writer from Appalachia to achieve national prominence. His debut novel Look Homeward, Angel stunned the literary world, and when t...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Event Details:

Asheville’s native son Thomas Wolfe was the first writer from Appalachia to achieve national prominence.

Book Cover: Alternating shapes that resemble building blocks in pinks, greens and oranges with the title and author displayed across the different blocks. Smaller circles in the different colors balance throughout the block structure.

Weaverville Library Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss this month's selection: My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Copies of this title are available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.  No Pre-Regis...

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

Join us as we discuss this month's selection: My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Copies of this title are available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.  No Pre-Registration needed. Newcomers are always welcome!

peaceful image of flat, round black stone resting above shallow water

Art of Living: Introduction to Mindfulness

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.This Art of Living course series offers skills and tools for culti...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

Putting your garden to bed

Putting Your Garden to Bed (with John Bowen)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter. You and your garden have worked hard all summer, and now it’s time...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Other
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter.

Manhattan Film Festival

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

One of our favorite annual traditions! Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from aroun...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Fresh vegetables and a friendly face

Community Engagement Market

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The first Friday of each month Manna Food Bank and other service providers will be at Fairview Public Library, 1 Taylor Rd.Rising grocery prices, along with rising housing, gas, an...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

The first Friday of each month Manna Food Bank and other service providers will be at Fairview Public Library, 1 Taylor Rd.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, October 4, 2024 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!

Elaine's Retirement Gathering!

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating Elaine as she retires! Elaine has worked for Buncombe County Public Libraries for over 20 years, most of them here at the North Asheville Branch. ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Other
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating Elaine as she retires! Elaine has worked for Buncombe County Public Libraries for over 20 years, most of them here at the North Asheville Branch. 

Disclaimer(s)

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