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Special Collections open by appointment only

All Day 12/6 - 12/13
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

BCSC will be open by appointment only from Saturday, December 6 through Saturday, December 13.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

BCSC will be open by appointment only from Saturday, December 6 through Saturday, December 13.

Disney's Frozen Jr. Logo

Asheville Community Theatre Preview of Disney's Frozen Jr.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Frozen Jr.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical. Register in advance to guarantee a seat.

Closed
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, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Frozen Jr.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical. Register in advance to guarantee a seat.

Flyer with light blue background bordered by circus tent curtains opening to a puppet stage with four animal hand puppets. Text below is in english and spanish, stating that Puppet Playtime will happen at the East Asheville Library every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 11:30 am. Parental supervision is required.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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.

Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Language, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Language, Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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 cartoon image of a castle and fairgrounds emerging from an open book.

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

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.

ornament

Community Craft: Wood Slice Ornament Decoration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

holiday gifts

Winter Workshop: Gifts & Goodies

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Spread holiday cheer with hands-on gift making--perfect for all ages!

Make edible reindeer bait, candy cane sugar scrub, and numerous holiday ornaments.

Materials provided.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spread holiday cheer with hands-on gift making--perfect for all ages!

Make edible reindeer bait, candy cane sugar scrub, and numerous holiday ornaments.

Materials provided.

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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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 orange to yellow gradient behind a group of jungle animals surrounding a book. Text reads "Family Story Time on Saturdays at 10:30 AM at the East Asheville Public Library"

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

 

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

 

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.

Ballerina and nutcracker on snow with trees

Nutcracker with Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for a spectacular seasonal ballet performance. Ballerinas from the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville will bring the Nutcracker to life, performing portions of the ballet as it’s read aloud.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a spectacular seasonal ballet performance. Ballerinas from the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville will bring the Nutcracker to life, performing portions of the ballet as it’s read aloud.

Disclaimer(s)

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

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from four to five 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, December 16, 2025 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.

Flyer with light blue background bordered by circus tent curtains opening to a puppet stage with four animal hand puppets. Text below is in english and spanish, stating that Puppet Playtime will happen at the East Asheville Library every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 11:30 am. Parental supervision is required.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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.

Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Language, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Language, Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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.

tomatoes in the background

YMCA Mobile Market - Different Date and Time for December

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)

December's YMCA Mobile Market will be on the THIRD Wednesday of the month and from 11 am -12 pm. 

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

December's YMCA Mobile Market will be on the THIRD Wednesday of the month and from 11 am -12 pm. 

A cartoon image of a castle and fairgrounds emerging from an open book.

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

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.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Classes, Music
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Join us for this educational and fun guided hand drum session. No drumming experience is needed. This one hour workshop will establish and reinforce the the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Classes, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this educational and fun guided hand drum session. No drumming experience is needed. This one hour workshop will establish and reinforce the the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.  

Blond woman with a guitar sings in front of a fireplace with Christmas lights and poinsettias.

Kid's Christmas Sing-Along with Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Music, Performance
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), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady, sings Christmas songs so you can sing along. Tap 'n shake with shakers and tapping sticks to help her make the music.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville 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), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Music, Performance
Event Details:

Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady, sings Christmas songs so you can sing along. Tap 'n shake with shakers and tapping sticks to help her make the music.

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 Story Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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 orange to yellow gradient behind a group of jungle animals surrounding a book. Text reads "Family Story Time on Saturdays at 10:30 AM at the East Asheville Public Library"

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

 

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

 

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.

hayley

Read To A Dog with Hayley!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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.

tucker 1

Read To A Dog with Tucker!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.