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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, May 6, 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

Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond by Tanya Davis, book event and signing with photo of author

Author Talk with Tanya Davis - "Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond"

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Author Event, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us on May 6 for an author talk and book signing with Tanya Davis as she discusses her new book Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond. &n...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us on May 6 for an author talk and book signing with Tanya Davis as she discusses her new book Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond. 

 

Blue flyer bordered with circus curtains open to a stage with four animal handpuppets; a crocodile, mouse, giraffe, and fox. Text is in English and Spanish.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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 o...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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, STEAM/STEM
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, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
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)
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Swannanoa
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.

Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Homeschool Lunch Bunch

Homeschool Lunch Bunch: Family Board Games

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Well Played Board Game.Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Well Played Board Game.

Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

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, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
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)
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 av...

Library Branch: West Asheville
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 red to orange gradient. A group of cartoon wild animals are gathered around an open book in the center. To the right of them is a pale yellow star post-it note. Text reads "Family Story Time 10:30 AM Saturdays at the East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road Asheville".

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
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! &nb...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, 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.

Reading MENtors Logo

Reading MENtors

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone. We’re inviting men with different professions from all ove...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone.

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty Presentation and Book Signing

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Sale
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

New York Times best-selling author Robert Beatty presents the story behind his latest middle grade mystery, Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood.  When a hurricane causes catastr...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Book Sale
Event Details:

New York Times best-selling author Robert Beatty presents the story behind his latest middle grade mystery, Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood.  When a hurricane causes catastrophic flooding in Asheville, Sylvia Doe escapes her foster

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.

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.

Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra event flyer, May 10, 2025 3pm-4:30pm

Spring Concert with the Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is a fretted stringed instrument of the zither family. It’s closest European ancestor is felt to be the German scheitholt. The mountain dulcimer w...

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, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is a fretted stringed instrument of the zither family. It’s closest European ancestor is felt to be the German scheitholt. The mountain dulcimer was “born” in the Appalachian Mountains in the early 1800s.

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, May 13, 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

Blue flyer bordered with circus curtains open to a stage with four animal handpuppets; a crocodile, mouse, giraffe, and fox. Text is in English and Spanish.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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 o...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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, STEAM/STEM
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, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
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)
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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.

ecoExplore-Herpetology

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different Herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a Herptile ...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different Herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a Herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians!

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Swannanoa
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.

Free Sewing Repairs for All with WNC Repair Cafe

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
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: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, 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.

Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
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)
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 av...

Library Branch: West Asheville
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 red to orange gradient. A group of cartoon wild animals are gathered around an open book in the center. To the right of them is a pale yellow star post-it note. Text reads "Family Story Time 10:30 AM Saturdays at the East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road Asheville".

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
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! &nb...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, 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.

Friends of the Library Spring Sidewalk Book Sale - Saturday, May 17th 1:00-3:00 PM, hardback books & DVDs $1.00. Paperback & Children's Books 50 cents.

Friends of the Library Spring Sidewalk Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Our Friends of the Library Group is going to hold a Spring Sidewalk Book Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 1:00-3:00 PM.Proceeds help to fund library programs and supplies!Hardback B...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Our Friends of the Library Group is going to hold a Spring Sidewalk Book Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Proceeds help to fund library programs and supplies!

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, May 20, 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

Grindfest 2025 Elder Talk logo

Elder Talk: Wisdom, Legacy & Community - A GRINDFest 2025 Event

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Buncombe County Special Collections is proud to partner with Black Wall Street AVL to present Elder Talk, an intimate and powerful evening where wisdom meets the future. As part of...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Buncombe County Special Collections is proud to partner with Black Wall Street AVL to present Elder Talk, an intimate and powerful evening

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration