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Baby Play Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Beige background with text in red, green, and purple sharing details about weekly preschool story times. Illustrations of children sitting in a circle for story time and a stack of books with open book on top revealing a path to a castle.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)

Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone! 

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

Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone! 

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.

Photo of storyteller Ronnie Pepper gesturing to the side where the date and time for the event are noted, background is pink sky over gentle blue mountains

One Book, One Buncombe program The Real Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
One Book One Buncombe, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join storyteller and historian Ronnie Pepper for an engaging program exploring the remarkable history of the real-life Kingdom of Happy Land.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: One Book One Buncombe, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join storyteller and historian Ronnie Pepper for an engaging program exploring the remarkable history of the real-life Kingdom of Happy Land.

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 6, 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.

tween

Tween D&D with Raj

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12)

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

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

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

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

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

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

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

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 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Classes, Music
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

chair yoga

Chair yoga at the library

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for Chair Yoga at the library led by instructor Jasmine from the Ferguson Family YMCA. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Chair Yoga at the library led by instructor Jasmine from the Ferguson Family YMCA. 

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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. 

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Libby icon logo, a girl's head above an open book

Get to know Libby!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Libby logo; an open teal book with a girl's head peeking over the top

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

Libby logo; an open teal book with a girl's head peeking over the top

Elder hands holding an e-tablet with the printed question "TECH TROUBLES?"

Basic Technology Troubleshooting

Thursday, May 7, 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. 

round, flat black stones that are resting in a curved line in a pool of water

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

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 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville 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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
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.

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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 with blue lego board and a heart made of multicolored legos as background. Text reads 'Intergenerational LEGO Club meets every first and third Thursday afternoons at 4 PM at the East Asheville public library on 3 Avon Road. All ages are welcome. You supply the creativity, we supply the LEGOs!'

Intergenerational LEGO Club: Club de LEGO Intergeneracional

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with LEGOs at the East Asheville Public Library!  Flex your building skills and make some friends while you're at it. Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.

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.

cover of Artist's Way

Artist's Way Check-In: A Virtual Accountability Group

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Toddler Storytime at Fairview Public Library

Toddler Story Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 18 months-3 years old. 

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

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 18 months-3 years old. 

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 Gym Enka-Candler Library Every Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Baby Play Time at Enka-Candler Library!

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Family Fun
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Join the party and play!

Baby Story Time will be transforming into Baby Play Time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Music, bubbles, big foam blocks, tunnel mazes, puppets and sensory toys, oh my!

Perfect for 4-18 months.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

Join the party and play!

Baby Story Time will be transforming into Baby Play Time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Music, bubbles, big foam blocks, tunnel mazes, puppets and sensory toys, oh my!

Perfect for 4-18 months.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, 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.

toddler story time

Toddler Story Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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.