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Flyer with red to orange gradient. A group of cartoon wild animals are gathered around an open book in the center. To the right of them is a pale yellow star post-it note. Text reads "Family Story Time 10:30 AM Saturdays at the East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road Asheville".

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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), School Age - (grades K-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), School Age - (grades K-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.

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM

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.

Tax Help at the Library

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For appointments or more info email vitatax.unca@gmail.comGet an appointment for free income tax help with preparing and filing your federal and state income tax returns. The IRS V...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:
For appointments or more info email vitatax.unca@gmail.com

Get an appointment for free income tax help with preparing and filing your federal and state income tax returns.

Bouncing Books!

Bouncing Books! Music & Movement Story Time @ the YMCA

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Music, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.No regi...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Music, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

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.

Pilates

Pilates Class- In Person and Online

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…These classes are offered to the public free of charge.We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person ...

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

To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…

These classes are offered to the public free of charge.

BMCA Dance Troupe

BMCA Dance Troupe

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Drop In, Performance, Physical Activity
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join Black Mountain Center for the Arts Troupe dancers for a captivating showcase of their latest choreography, followed by a fun and inclusive dance class open to all! Partic...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Performance, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Black Mountain Center for the Arts Troupe dancers for a captivating showcase of their latest choreography, followed by a fun and inclusive dance class open to all!

 

Foggy forest background. Dungeons and Dragons in white text over red banner. Information about dates, location, registration, etc.

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

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Games/Gaming, Story Telling
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!Calling adventurous tweens/teens! Joi...

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

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

A group of gamers are gathered around a table, with their characters standing behind them.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   This program is for ages 13 to 18 and will be ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   

Disclaimer(s)

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

Michael Reno Harrell

Southern Appalachian Storytelling with Michael Reno Harrell

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Story Telling
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Michael Reno Harrell will be telling stories in his signature Southern Appalachian style at the Pack Library. "Easy” is as good an adjective to describe Michael’s style as any. His...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Telling
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

Michael Reno Harrell will be telling stories in his signature Southern Appalachian style at the Pack Library. "Easy” is as good an adjective to describe Michael’s style as any.

Poster for the Skyland Library Knitting Club, consisting of a photograph of a stack of colorful balls of yarn with knitting needles through the ball on top. Surrounding the yarn balls is a looping border resembling string. The poster includes the words "Skyland Library Knitting Club" & "The 1st & 3rd Saturday of Every Month" above the balls of yarn.

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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!

Tissue Paper Flowers Craft

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Learn to make cool tissue paper flowers! This craft requires the use of scissors, so it is best for older kids (younger children can participate with significant caregiver assistan...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Learn to make cool tissue paper flowers! This craft requires the use of scissors, so it is best for older kids (younger children can participate with significant caregiver assistance). 

Escape Room

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other

Free Tax Preparation with AARP

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:30am - 5:30pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please email if you'd like to request a tax preparation appointment with an AARP volunteer. The email address is: aarptaxeswestasheville@gmail.com. If you do not have access t...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Please email if you'd like to request a tax preparation appointment with an AARP volunteer. The email address is: aarptaxeswestasheville@gmail.com.

 

Quilting Bee times and dates. 10am-2pm second Tuesdays, January through July.

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any ...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

story time

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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...

Cancelled
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, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
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.  

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's 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.

An image of cartoon children in yoga poses.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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:

Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa 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...

Open
Required
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)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa 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 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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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...

Cancelled
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.

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, 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: Community Collaboration, 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

Image of brains against a calming blue and purple background

Stress Relief Training with VAYA Health

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a free course covering a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health to help manage everyday stressors and improve wellness.There are 3 classes, one e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for a free course covering a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health to help manage everyday stressors and improve wellness.
There are 3 classes, one every two weeks. Join for one or all.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

Veterans Writing Classes 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays June 3 - July 22, 2025 * East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road. *June 10 class off-site. E-mail Ron Toler at 1treehouse@charter.net

Brothers and Sisters Like These: Veterans Writing Class

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room A at East Asheville
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

APRIL & MAY SERIES CANCELED.

Join other veterans in exploring series of writing prompts to help you write about your experiences in the military.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Two people hold up caricature drawings of themselves against a blue background.

Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!Many thanks to the Tru...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

Shirt dyed with Shibori method

Shibori T-Shirt Dyeing with Waxon Studio

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Shibori– traditional Japanese style tie-dye– is simple and pleasing to the eye. An expert from Waxon Studio will show you how to create a beautiful t-shirt that you can take home w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Shibori– traditional Japanese style tie-dye– is simple and pleasing to the eye. An expert from Waxon Studio will show you how to create a beautiful t-shirt that you can take home with you.

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, April 9, 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.