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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice a...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills.

Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond by Tanya Davis, book event and signing with photo of author

Author Talk with Tanya Davis - "Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond"

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Author Event, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us on May 6 for an author talk and book signing with Tanya Davis as she discusses her new book Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond. &n...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us on May 6 for an author talk and book signing with Tanya Davis as she discusses her new book Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond. 

 

Flyer for "Hiking El Camino" program, showing photographs of presenter Martha Harney and scenery on the route.

Hiking El Camino de Santiago de Compostela

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join librarian and avid hiker Martha Harney for a presentation all about hiking one of Europe's most famous trails, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain!  Martha will ...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join librarian and avid hiker Martha Harney for a presentation all about hiking one of Europe's most famous trails, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain!

Collage Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Bring your own supplies and join with other collage lovers to make art and build community.  This is a self led event for adults. 

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Bring your own supplies and join with other collage lovers to make art and build community.  This is a self led event for adults. 

East Asheville Library Evening Book Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join other readers to discuss this month's pick!

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join other readers to discuss this month's pick!

The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer Enka Book Club 5/6/25 7-8 PM

Enka Evening Book Club - The Other Dr. Gilmer

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Enka Evening Book Club will be meeting in our community room the first Tuesday of the month from 7- 8 PM.The Book Club pick for May is The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer.B...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Event Details:

The Enka Evening Book Club will be meeting in our community room the first Tuesday of the month from 7- 8 PM.

The Book Club pick for May is The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer.

Blue flyer bordered with circus curtains open to a stage with four animal handpuppets; a crocodile, mouse, giraffe, and fox. Text is in English and Spanish.

Puppet Playtime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), 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 programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision o...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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, STEAM/STEM
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.

Pre-K Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Language, 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: Language, Story Time
Event Details:

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

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.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please call West Asheville Library at 828-250-4750 to register. Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 ...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please call West Asheville Library at 828-250-4750 to register. Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their 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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.

Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

preschool time

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
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: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Pink background with several sets of hands holding books on top and bottom border. Announces the return of baby story time beginning February 5th, 2025. Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30.

Baby Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, 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.This story time will be held upstairs in the main library until repairs to our program...

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

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor a...

Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner. 

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, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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....

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, 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.

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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 cartoon image of a castle and fairgrounds emerging from an open book.

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa 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:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
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: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain 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. 

event details with images of a teddy bear and 2 books

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fairview
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.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 gym

Baby Gym

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

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.

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Two white babies sitting on the floor, held up by adult hands, with an out-of-focus picture book being held by a barely visible adult facing them.

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your ba...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville 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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

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.

Colorful Lego bricks and smiling minifigure head.

LEGO Hour

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

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

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

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday 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.

An illustration of a piece of paper with a pen writing on it.

Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leicester Library - Virtual Event at Leicester
Program Type:
Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
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: 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.