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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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, May 7, 2026 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.

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Read With Gracie!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), 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: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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, May 8, 2026 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.

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Homeschool Lunch Bunch: Family Board Games

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Tabletop Inn.

Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
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 Tabletop Inn.

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 9, 2026 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.

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Read To A Dog with Tucker!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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.

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Read To A Dog with Tucker!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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.

story time

Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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, May 14, 2026 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, May 15, 2026 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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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, May 21, 2026 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, May 22, 2026 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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 23, 2026 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.

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Read To A Dog with Hayley!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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, May 29, 2026 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.