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Holiday Closing - Good Friday/Easter 2025

All Day 4/18 - 4/19
Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville

Holiday Closing - Good Friday/Easter 2025

Closing
Branches:
Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville
Description:

Holiday Closing - Good Friday/Easter 2025

This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How to Draw Faces the Paul Choi Way

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
:

This is the second of two classes where you can learn to draw faces with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Paul Choi!

Open to anyone ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please register to attend.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This is the second of two classes where you can learn to draw faces with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Paul Choi!

Open to anyone ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please register to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, April 22, 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)
:

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
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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Brothers and Sisters Like These: Veterans Writing Class

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Asheville Library - Offsite Event at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Informational, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Adult
:

Friends of the East Asheville Library present Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon.

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Friends of the East Asheville Library present Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, April 23, 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)
:

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
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.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room 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)
:

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
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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: 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Brothers and Sisters Like These: Veterans Writing Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room A at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, April 30, 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)
:

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
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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
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)
:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! 

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
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: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! 

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 3, 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)
:

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
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.

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

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)
:

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
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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Brothers and Sisters Like These: Veterans Writing Class

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room A at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.

East Asheville Library Evening Book Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join other readers to discuss this month's pick!

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join other readers to discuss this month's pick!

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

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)
:

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
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.

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

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.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

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)
:

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
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.

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

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)
:

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.

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.

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

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.