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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, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
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 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: Drop In, Family Fun
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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

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 Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

OurVOICE & Helpmate - on-site social workers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Our VOICE & Helpmate social workers will be at the Enka Candler Library once a month for information and assistance regarding sexual violence, intimate partner domestic violence, and human trafficking. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Our VOICE & Helpmate social workers will be at the Enka Candler Library once a month for information and assistance regarding sexual violence, intimate partner domestic violence, and human trafficking. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

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, December 10, 2025 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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This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

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

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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

Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

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 "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

Community Craft: Wood Slice Ornament Decoration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

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

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

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

Toddler Story Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years!

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years!

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

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
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 Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
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.

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, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
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 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: Drop In, Family Fun
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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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

Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Library at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

LEGO Hour

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

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

Toddler Story Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years!

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years!

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

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult

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!

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
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!

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
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 Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

OurVOICE & Helpmate - on-site social workers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Our VOICE & Helpmate social workers will be at the Enka Candler Library once a month for information and assistance regarding sexual violence, intimate partner domestic violence, and human trafficking. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Our VOICE & Helpmate social workers will be at the Enka Candler Library once a month for information and assistance regarding sexual violence, intimate partner domestic violence, and human trafficking. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Skyland/South Buncombe Library Book Club: This Tender Land, by William Kent Krueger

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Drop In, Literary
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! 

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Drop In, Literary
Event Details:

Join us for a book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! 

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

Lego Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

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

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.