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This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Putting Your Garden to Bed at the Weaverville Library

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
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...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drawing Barns in Pen and Ink with James Cassara

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, October 5, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, October 8, 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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 8, 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 A Flicker in the Dark by  Stacy Willingham.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1...

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

This month we're discussing A Flicker in the Dark by  Stacy Willingham.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spooky Time: A Chillingly Fun Adventure for All Ages!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Story Telling
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon filled with suspense, giggles, and delightful surprises! Join Carolina as she spins a web of spooky tales that are just the right mix of chills and laugh...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Story Telling
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon filled with suspense, giggles, and delightful surprises! Join Carolina as she spins a web of spooky tales that are just the right mix of chills and laughter.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friends of the Leicester Library

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The next Friends of the Leicester Library meeting will be held at 5:30pm in the Community Room at the library.  Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All ...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Informational
Event Details:

The next Friends of the Leicester Library meeting will be held at 5:30pm in the Community Room at the library.  Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Music Jams in the Garden

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Music, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, drum, and/or any other instrument (flute, voice, ukul...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Music, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

TBR: Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are mos...

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

A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! 

This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Tech Time is a drop in program where you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a sp...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookclub

Wednesday, October 9, 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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Swannanoa Readers Discuss "Legendborn" by Tracy Deonn

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Legendborn, a young adult fantasy novel set in North Carolina around Chapel Hill. Legendborn isn’t simply a contemporary retelling of King Arthur; it’s a stor...

Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Legendborn, a young adult fantasy novel set in North Carolina around Chapel Hill.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, October 10, 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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Free Sewing Repair for All with WNC Repair Cafe

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zip...

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

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zippers, and more.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pilates Class- In person and online

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…These classes are offered to the public free of charge.We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:


To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…

These classes are offered to the public free of charge.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, October 15, 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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

North Asheville Branch Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Drumming Class

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room 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 Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
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: 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookmarked: Online Library Book Club discusses Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Library - Virtual Event at Fairview
Program Type:
Book Club, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration.“Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can’t-put-it-down entertainment.” — Stephen KingThe acclaimed New York ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can’t-put-it-down entertainment.” — Stephen King

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration