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Learn about Polymer Clay with the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and tee...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and teens 16 and above welcome. No registration required. 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Baby Story Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Story as Legacy

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Author Event, Classes, Informational, Literary, Story Telling
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Story as Legacy is a writing workshop that will name and explore some of the basic gifts of story.  We will shine light on the love, lessons and value for our lives and t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Classes, Informational, Literary, Story Telling
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Story as Legacy is a writing workshop that will name and explore some of the basic gifts of story.  We will shine light on the love, lessons and value for our lives and those of our loved ones, all contained in memory, waiting to be

Holiday Closing - Veterans Day

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

Holiday Closing - Veterans Day

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 - Veterans Day

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a ...

Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Co...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!

Baby Gym

Baby Gym

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leicester Library - Virtual Event at Leicester
Program Type:
Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple - we just write and read our writing to each other.  This is a ...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts.

Hands-on-HERBS! for kids

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Join us as Master Gardeners, who specialize in kids' programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners, will give an interactive presentation on Herbs. Kids will smell ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us as Master Gardeners, who specialize in kids' programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners, will give an interactive presentation on Herbs.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Baby Story Time

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Autumn Program: Camouflage and Fall Colors

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

In this WNC Nature Center program, kids will explore the science of fall color and animal coloration through hands-on investigation and game playing.

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

In this WNC Nature Center program, kids will explore the science of fall color and animal coloration through hands-on investigation and game playing.

Baby Story Time

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Baby Gym

Baby Gym

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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 incom...

Library Branch: Leicester
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.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/30
Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving 2024

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 - Thanksgiving 2024

Learn about Polymer Clay with the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and tee...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and teens 16 and above welcome. No registration required. 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Tiny Tots Yoga

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library! Enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts in this twice a mon...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

Baby Story Time

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we're discussing Redwood Court by De'Lana R. A. Dameron.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in th...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing Redwood Court by De'Lana R. A. Dameron.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!