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Illustration with four animal hand puppets behind a curtained puppet stage are displayed above the following text: 'Puppet Playtime, 9 - 11 A.M. on Wednesdays at the East Asheville Public Library. Adult supervision required. Hora de recreo con títeres 9 - 11 a.m. cada miércoles en la Biblioteca pública de east asheville se requiere supervisión por guardián.

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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.

Rainbow colored background with illustrations of groups of adults and children playing and reading at the bottom of the page. In the center is a thought bubble with an illustration of a rocketship and astronaut in deep space coming out of an open book. On a star sticky note clip art it reads 'Family Storytime at 9:30 a.m. at the East Asheville Library on Saturdays located at 3 Avon Road.'

Family Story Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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 stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from 4 to 5 every first and third Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

East Asheville Library Evening Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to discuss this month's pick

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's pick

Flyer with purple to yellow gradient as the background. Illustrations of animal puppets behind a purple puppet stage with red and yellow curtains pulled open in the center of the flyer. Text reads 'puppet playtime at the East Asheville library every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM.'

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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 purple to yellow gradient as the background. Illustrations of music notes are at the top of the page, and clip art of children and caregivers playing are at the bottom of the page. Text reads 'Toddler Storytime at 10:30 AM on Wednesdays at the East Asheville library located at 3 Avon Road.'

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Libby icon logo, a girl's head above an open book

Get to know Libby!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

An illustration of a girl's head peeking over an open book with text "Meet Libby&qu

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

An illustration of a girl's head peeking over an open book with text "Meet Libby&qu

Intergenerational LEGO Club: Club de LEGO Intergeneracional

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got 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.

Purple flyer with clip art 2D illustrations of the moon, a planet, stars, comets, a rocketship, and an astronaut. Text reads 'Tiny Tots Yoga for 3 and under and their caregivers, happening on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the East Asheville Library located at 3 Avon Road.'

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

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.

Rainbow colored background with illustrations of groups of adults and children playing and reading at the bottom of the page. In the center is a thought bubble with an illustration of a rocketship and astronaut in deep space coming out of an open book. On a star sticky note clip art it reads 'Family Storytime at 9:30 a.m. at the East Asheville Library on Saturdays located at 3 Avon Road.'

Family Story Time

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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 stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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 purple to yellow gradient as the background. Illustrations of animal puppets behind a purple puppet stage with red and yellow curtains pulled open in the center of the flyer. Text reads 'puppet playtime at the East Asheville library every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM.'

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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 purple to yellow gradient as the background. Illustrations of music notes are at the top of the page, and clip art of children and caregivers playing are at the bottom of the page. Text reads 'Toddler Storytime at 10:30 AM on Wednesdays at the East Asheville library located at 3 Avon Road.'

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

OurVOICE & Helpmate social workers in the library: information & assistance for survivors / Trabajadoras sociales de OurVOICE & Helpmate en la biblioteca: información y asistencia para sobrevivientes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
East Asheville Library at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

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Photograph of Bluebird sitting on the branch of a fir tree. Flyer text reads 'ExoEXPLORE presents Birding for Kids on Wednesday February 11th at 4 PM. This event will be hosted at the East Asheville Public Library, located at 3 Avon Road in Asheville North Carolina'

EcoEXPLORE Presents: Birding for Kids

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

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.

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adult

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Charla en español

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Two cartoon heads with text bubbles
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:
Two cartoon heads with text bubbles

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adult

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Rainbow colored background with illustrations of groups of adults and children playing and reading at the bottom of the page. In the center is a thought bubble with an illustration of a rocketship and astronaut in deep space coming out of an open book. On a star sticky note clip art it reads 'Family Storytime at 9:30 a.m. at the East Asheville Library on Saturdays located at 3 Avon Road.'

Family Story Time

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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 stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adult

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adult

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from 4 to 5 every first and third Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Flyer with splatter paint light bulb illustration as the background. Illustrations of an easel menu board, a tabletop of crafting supplies, and a bulletin board are on the flyer. Text reads "Make and Munch every third Tuesday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at the East Asheville Public Library located at 3 Avon Road. We will be providing food!"

Intergenerational Make & Munch: Comics Collaging

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

February's Make & Munch is going to be making collages out of discarded comic books and graphic novels.  You can either collage on paper or collage a container to keep.  We will be providing all materials, including ModPodge!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

February's Make & Munch is going to be making collages out of discarded comic books and graphic novels.  You can either collage on paper or collage a container to keep.  We will be providing all materials, including ModPodge!

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.

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adult

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Flyer with purple to yellow gradient as the background. Illustrations of animal puppets behind a purple puppet stage with red and yellow curtains pulled open in the center of the flyer. Text reads 'puppet playtime at the East Asheville library every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM.'

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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.