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Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Event Details:

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Final Chapter: The Art of Natural Death Care

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Educational, Film Screening, Health & Wellness, Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adult

What would it mean to approach death not as a medical emergency, but as a human experience? This session explores home-based dying, family vigils, green burial, and the many ways communities engage in end-of-life care with intention and care.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Film Screening, Health & Wellness, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

What would it mean to approach death not as a medical emergency, but as a human experience? This session explores home-based dying, family vigils, green burial, and the many ways communities engage in end-of-life care with intention and care.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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 Play Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library 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 Library
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 Play Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Enjoy a morning of play and socializing at the North Asheville Library on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am! Intended for babies in the 0-18 months range with their caregivers. A selection of toys will be provided.

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

Enjoy a morning of play and socializing at the North Asheville Library on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am! Intended for babies in the 0-18 months range with their caregivers. A selection of toys will be provided.

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
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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
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)

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

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Sing & Play

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Join Ms. Jen to sing songs, play with toys, be around other babies, and more fun stuff. 

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen to sing songs, play with toys, be around other babies, and more fun stuff. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

West Asheville Library Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This month the book club will be discussing Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

Books are available in regular and large print and at the circulation desk.

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

This month the book club will be discussing Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

Books are available in regular and large print and at the circulation desk.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Connect: One-on-One Tech Help with a Librarian

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you!

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

Baby Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

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

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group

Teen D&D with Raj

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)

Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

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.

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

Baby Story Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

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

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
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 months 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.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
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)

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

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
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.

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

Story Time: I Am The Boss of My Body

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)

Join Colleen Burnett from the Mountain Child Advocacy Center for a story time introduction to boundaries, especially for littles and their caregivers. 

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)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Colleen Burnett from the Mountain Child Advocacy Center for a story time introduction to boundaries, especially for littles and 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.

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

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
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 old.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting 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 old.

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

Baby Story Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
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. 

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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Literacy, 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: Literacy, 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 "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Basic Technology Troubleshooting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult

Drop in for basic tech help with phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, or apps. Partners from UNC Asheville and Land of Sky Regional Council and your friendly Fairview library staff will provide one-on-one support. 

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop in for basic tech help with phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, or apps. Partners from UNC Asheville and Land of Sky Regional Council and your friendly Fairview library staff will provide one-on-one support.