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Upbeat: An Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Classes, Family Fun, Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us for this free, educational and fun guided hand drum session. No drumming experience is needed. This one hour workshop will establish and reinforce the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Family Fun, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this free, educational and fun guided hand drum session. No drumming experience is needed. This one hour workshop will establish and reinforce the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society 5:00-5:45 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month East Asheville public library

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, 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 Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Charlie brown drumming

Drumming and Rhythms 101: An Introduction to Hand Drums and Rhythm

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes, Music
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun, and no drumming experience is needed. In this hour-long session, we will establish the foundations of rhythm and play a couple of our favorite songs together.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun, and no drumming experience is needed. In this hour-long session, we will establish the foundations of rhythm and play a couple of our favorite songs together.

bilingual birdies

Bilingual Birdies

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, April 17, 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.

seedlings and music notes

Song To Seed: Earth Day Celebration with Musician and Storyteller William Ritter

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Nature/Environment, Story Telling
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us in celebrating Earth Day! This event will feature a performance by local seed-saver and song-keeper William Ritter.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Nature/Environment, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Earth Day! This event will feature a performance by local seed-saver and song-keeper William Ritter.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, April 24, 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.

spring concert series

Spring Concert Series: Tinnitus Trio

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly Spring Concert Series at Enka-Candler Library! 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly Spring Concert Series at Enka-Candler Library! 

Newsies Jr. Logo and man singing and dancing

Asheville Community Theatre Preview of Disney's Newsies Jr.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Newsies JR.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical.

About the Play

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Newsies JR.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical.

About the Play

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Bilingual Birdies

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Library 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 Library
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.

Bouncing Books

Bouncing Books! Music & Movement Story Time @ the YMCA

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Music, Physical Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Physical Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

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.

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society 5:00-5:45 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month East Asheville public library

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, 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 Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

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.

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society 5:00-5:45 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month East Asheville public library

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, 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 Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

outdoors

Olivia Outdoors

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Nature/Environment, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)

Enjoy folk songs about plants, animals, and the world around us, designed especially for ages 3–7. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Music, Nature/Environment, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy folk songs about plants, animals, and the world around us, designed especially for ages 3–7. 

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.

asheville dulcimer orchestra

Spring Concert Series: Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Come hear the Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra play a varied program that includes music across eras including classical, pop, and traditional songs.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come hear the Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra play a varied program that includes music across eras including classical, pop, and traditional songs.

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society 5:00-5:45 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month East Asheville public library

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, 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 Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, June 5, 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.

Bouncing Books

Bouncing Books! Music & Movement Story Time @ the YMCA

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Music, Physical Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Physical Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

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, June 12, 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.