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Family Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Library 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 Library
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, March 12, 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.

Charla en español

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:
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Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This month we're discussing The Caretaker by Ron Rash.

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

This month we're discussing The Caretaker by Ron Rash.

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 12, 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 at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for free-form LEGO building on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons of each month, 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: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons of each month, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to 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.

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Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Leicester Library - Virtual Event at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
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.

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Dungeons & Dragons for teens (12-18) at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Registration Required
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Thursday 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 Thursday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

Book club!

BOOK CLUB!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Mountain Library at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adult

Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Call for this month's selection.

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Call for this month's selection.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Storytime at Fairview Public Library

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 13, 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 Gym at Enka-Candler Library!

Friday, March 13, 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 Gym 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 Gym 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, March 13, 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, March 13, 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.

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Book Club: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Adult

The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library and online on the third Thursday of each month at 6PM. We read a variety of genres.

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

The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library and online on the third Thursday of each month at 6PM. We read a variety of genres.

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Homeschool Lunch Bunch: Family Board Games

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Tabletop Inn.

Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Tabletop Inn.

Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

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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Community Building for Expectant and New Parents

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Adult

Join us every Friday between 3-4:30 pm for a casual gathering of expectant and new parents/caregivers of babies 0-18 months.

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

Join us every Friday between 3-4:30 pm for a casual gathering of expectant and new parents/caregivers of babies 0-18 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.

Enka-Candler Library LEGO Club First Fridays 3:00-4:30 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Candler NC 28715

LEGO Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)

Join us on the first Friday of each month to build your own creation at LEGO Club!

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month to build your own creation at LEGO Club!

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.

After School Art Experience 2nd and 4th Fridays at 3:30-4:30pm

Afternoon Art Experience

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Garden Planning

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!