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WNC Repair Cafe

WNC Repair Cafe: Sewing & Mending

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items.

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items.

Flyer with green gradient background. Text reads "Family Story Time at ten-thirty each Saturday at the East Asheville Public Library." Large image of an open book with stars coming out is in the center of the flyer.

Family Story Time

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room B 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), Family (children of all ages)
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! &nb...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), 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.

Flyer for knitting club indicating the first & third Thursdays of every month

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library commun...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

Quilting Bee times and dates. 10am-2pm third Tuesdays in July, August, November, December.

Quilting Bee

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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
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 ...

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.

A blue typewriter sits by a colorful xylophone with the words WesFest

WesFest- A Public Library Program for Wes Anderson Enthusiasts in 3 Parts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screening
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watc...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening
Event Details:

We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watch a movie, join us.

Play Doh Club Third Wednesdays from 11 AM to 12 PM

Play-Doh Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Play, Build, Create! Join us for Play-Doh Club at Enka-Candler Library on the third Wednesday of each month, right after Hora del Cuento=Bilingual Story Time. All Play-Doh and tool...

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

Play, Build, Create! Join us for Play-Doh Club at Enka-Candler Library on the third Wednesday of each month, right after Hora del Cuento=Bilingual Story Time. All Play-Doh and tools are provided. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

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.

Cozy Season

Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.The November 20 event focuses on ho...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The November 20 event focuses on hosting a holiday cookie exchange.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

Knitting needle and material with program name and date.

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.We will be working o...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

Flyer with green gradient background. Text reads "Family Story Time at ten-thirty each Saturday at the East Asheville Public Library." Large image of an open book with stars coming out is in the center of the flyer.

Family Story Time

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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), Family (children of all ages)
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! &nb...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), 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.

Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for stati (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bri...

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

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for stati (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

Cozy Season

Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.The December 4 event features homem...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The December 4 event features homemade gifts from the kitchen.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

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!

Flyer for knitting club indicating the first & third Thursdays of every month

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library commun...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

Knitted sheep with wooden face and legs, resting on and half covered by a knitted blanket

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are mos...

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

A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! 

This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!

Quilting Bee times and dates. 10am-2pm third Tuesdays in July, August, November, December.

Quilting Bee

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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
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 ...

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.

Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for stati (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bri...

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

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for stati (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
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: 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!

Knitting needle and material with program name and date.

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.We will be working o...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

Scribbles for Stress workshop: Unwind through creativity

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration.During this hectic season, take a moment for yourself.  Join us for a stress-relieving art workshop, designed for any skill or experience, to ...

Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

During this hectic season, take a moment for yourself.  Join us for a stress-relieving art workshop, designed for any skill or experience, to explore creativity as a way to reduce stress.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Flyer for knitting club indicating the first & third Thursdays of every month

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library commun...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, January 3, 2025 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!

Purple Background. Pyramid shaped stack of rainbow colored yarn balls with a set of knitting needles sticking in the top red ball of yarn. Text floating in top left corner says Weaverville Library Knitters & Stitchers

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.

Purple Background. Pyramid shaped stack of rainbow colored yarn balls with a set of knitting needles sticking in the top red ball of yarn. Text floating in top left corner says Weaverville Library Knitters & Stitchers

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.

Purple background behind a pyramid shaped stack of yarn balls in all different colors with knitting needles sticking out of the top ball. Words Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers top left corner.

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.