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Family Story Time

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family.

Cancelled
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family.

Flyer with green gradient background and a large open book in the center. To each side of the book are a cartoon image of a parent and a child reading. Text on flyer reads "Family Story Time 10:30 A.M on Saturdays at the East Asheville Public Library located at Three Avon Road, Asheville. For Story Time Schedules at Other Library Locations, visit BUNCOMBECOUNTY.ORG/LIBRARY and Click on the Events Calendar.

Family Story Time

Saturday, September 21, 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.

Living Before Deaf Awareness

Living Before Deaf Awareness with Ruth A. Reppert, author of "Adventures of a CODA, Child of Deaf Adults, a Memoir"

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Author Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Turn your clock back to 1933 when there were no “interpreters,” no “American Sign Language,” and no understanding of people who are Deaf. In that setting, picture this baby with no...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, September 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!

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years.

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

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years.

toddler time

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Ticketed registration is required. Tickets will be given out starting 10 am in th...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: 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.

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Literacy, 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.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, September 24, 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

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literary, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.Story time will be followed by free play time.

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literary, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.
Story time will be followed by free play 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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Fantastic Fishes - ecoEXPLORE

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join the NC Arboretum's ecoEXPLORE program to learn all about the fantastic world of fishes!

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

Join the NC Arboretum's ecoEXPLORE program to learn all about the fantastic world of fishes!

Flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from four to five every first and third Tuesdays. Read with Evelyn from four to five every second and fourth Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog with Evelyn the Goldendoodle

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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: 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

Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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.

An old black and white photo of a group of people by a moonshine still with text stating West End Women Liquor, labor, and love in urban Appalachia. September 24 2024 Pack Memorial Library 6 pm

West End Women: Liquor, Labor, and Love in Urban Appalachia

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Informational, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While we may imagine the typical moonshiner as a gangly man in overalls, plenty of women were involved in the business, too!Mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunties across the ra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational, Local History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

While we may imagine the typical moonshiner as a gangly man in overalls, plenty of women were involved in the business, too!

Misfit Improv

Intro to Improv with Misfit Improv & Acting School

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try improv? Maybe it felt a little nerve-wracking or like you needed to be funny. Well, improv is for everyone. It helps us unleash our creativity, boost ou...

Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Climate Cafe for our Community

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration.Concerned about the weather? You are not alone!  Please join this conversation as we share our experiences related to our changing climat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Nature/Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Music Jams in the Garden

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Music, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, drum, and/or any other instrument (flute, voice, ukul...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Music, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  

Golem and the Jinni cover with image of an ancient archway

SF & Fantasy Book Club "Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an evening expanding your mind in fantastic realms and science futures, both pardisical and apocalyptical. Every month we will read another book from fantasy or science...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an evening expanding your mind in fantastic realms and science futures, both pardisical and apocalyptical. Every month we will read another book from fantasy or science fiction...either classics or the newest best sellers.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Images of 8 birds commonly seen in western NC

Birds We Love with Blue Ridge Audubon's Tom Tribble

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Blue Ridge Audubon member Tom Tribble for a presentation about birds of western North Carolina. Topics will include the value of birds, food requirements, the importance of na...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join Blue Ridge Audubon member Tom Tribble for a presentation about birds of western North Carolina.

Flyer with puppet stage as the background. The Puppets on the stage are an alligator, a mouse, a giraffe, and a fox. Text reads "Puppet Playtime from ten to eleven-thirty each Wednesday morning at the East Asheville Public Library. Parental Supervision is Required. The logo for the Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom left of the flyer.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian.

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Mountain
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Large vinyl covered foam shapes and plastic balls for little ones to play with

Baby Gym

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

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. Play with other babie...

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

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. Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! 

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.

Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
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)
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting 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: Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

Group of small children sitting around a librarian, enjoying a story.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Story time will be followed by a craft activity.For the safety an...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Story time will be followed by a craft activity.

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.