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Imaged depicts colorful Lego blocks and text that reads: Lego Club. The first and third Saturday of every month. 10am to 11:30am at Oakley Library. What Will You Create?

LEGO Club!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at ...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

An image of a Lego castle.

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.

Bright green background with Baby Yoda head over an open book

Jedi Training Academy

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

October is Star Wars Reads Month! Hone your Jedi skills at the Fairview Public Library's Jedi Training Academy. There will be an obstacle course, Jedi mind tricks, crafts, and...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

October is Star Wars Reads Month! 

Hone your Jedi skills at the Fairview Public Library's Jedi Training Academy. There will be an obstacle course, Jedi mind tricks, crafts, and more. 

May the Force be with you! 

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.

An image of the Spy Kids (2001) movie poster.

Movie Afternoon: Spy Kids

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for a movie afternoon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Spy Kids (2001) is a PG-rated film that tells the story of two young kids who must become spies to save the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Film Screening
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a movie afternoon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

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. Read with Evelyn from four to five every second and fourth Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog with Evelyn the Goldendoodle

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
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: 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

Dark-haired woman talking to a large furry brown puppet with huge eyes.

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.

Close up image of a fish swimming underwater. The flyer includes text with program and registration info.

Fantastic Fishes!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Registration for this program is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 250-6482 to reserve your space!Have you ever wondered...what makes a fish, a FISH? How do ...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Registration for this program is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 250-6482 to reserve your space!

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.

Harvest! Presented by Buncombe County Master Gardeners

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us on October 11th from 3:30-4:30pm when Master Gardeners who specialize in kids’ programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners give a presentation on Har...

Library Branch: North Asheville
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: Educational, Family Fun, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on October 11th from 3:30-4:30pm when Master Gardeners who specialize in kids’ programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners give a presentation on Harvest. We'll read the book "Fall Harvest, Bringing

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.

Image depicts hand-made robots with the title "Wild About Robots" and the information "Ages 5 and up" and "Registration required."

Wild About Robots!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

This event requires registration.Use our craft supplies to create your own robot friend and complete STEAM challenges to help it survive in the wild in this program inspired by The...

Required
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Flyer with text that reads "Read to a Dog at East Asheville Library. Flora from four to five the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Evelyn from four to five the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Register by contacting the library." The logos for Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog with Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
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: 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

Dinner and a Movie

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Family Fun, Film Screening
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Bring a water bottle and a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us for our third annual Dinner and a Movie outside on the grounds at the Leicester Library. Voting for the movie i...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Film Screening
Event Details:

Bring a water bottle and a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us for our third annual Dinner and a Movie outside on the grounds at the Leicester Library. 

Imaged depicts colorful Lego blocks and text that reads: Lego Club. The first and third Saturday of every month. 10am to 11:30am at Oakley Library. What Will You Create?

LEGO Club!

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at ...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

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. Read with Evelyn from four to five every second and fourth Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog with Evelyn the Goldendoodle

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
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: 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

a jumble of legos with meeting time of event

Lego Club

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Fairview library provides the Legos and you provide the creativity!Perfect for ages 6 and up.Please note that the Lego Club will meet in the main library this month.

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Fairview library provides the Legos and you provide the creativity!

Perfect for ages 6 and up.

Please note that the Lego Club will meet in the main library this month.

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.

Lego Time

Lego Time

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! Legos + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! Legos + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

Image depicts a cauldron and several beakers with potions with the text "Potions! Science in Action" taking place Saturday October 26th from 2 to 3:30pm for ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Potions! Science in Action

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

This event requires registration.Use science to feel like a wizard! Explore concepts like chemical reactions and solubility while using ordinary kitchen materials to make potions t...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Educational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

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.

Bilingual Day of the Dead Stories with Carolina Quiroga

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Performance, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Space is limited. This program requires registration. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!Join bilingual story teller, Carolina Quirog...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, Performance, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Event Details:

Space is limited. This program requires registration. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!

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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Imaged depicts colorful Lego blocks and text that reads: Lego Club. The first and third Saturday of every month. 10am to 11:30am at Oakley Library. What Will You Create?

LEGO Club!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at ...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, November 2, 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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.