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Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

Thursday, March 26, 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.

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

Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 26, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Reclaiming Your Attention in the Digital Age

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Health & Wellness, Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adult

Smartphones are powerful tools for information and communication, that can also leave you feeling lonely, scattered, and disconnected.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Health & Wellness, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Smartphones are powerful tools for information and communication, that can also leave you feeling lonely, scattered, and disconnected.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Weaverville Library Evening Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we discuss this month's selection, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies of this title are available for check out at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.

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

Join us as we discuss this month's selection, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies of this title are available for check out at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Black Experience Book Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Library - Offsite Event at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick.

WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick.

WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK
PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 27, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech. Time- One on One Help with Technology Related Tasks

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task.

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

Baby Gym at Enka-Candler Library!

Friday, March 27, 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.

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

Family Storytime

Friday, March 27, 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.

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

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 27, 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.

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

Community Building for Expectant and New Parents

Friday, March 27, 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.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group

Afternoon Art Experience

Friday, March 27, 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.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

Lego Time

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

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

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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 stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  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 "Adult" group

Made by Hand: Meet Kinetic Artist Tom Haney

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adult

Tom will share his creative process and inspiration. His work was recently highlighted on the PBS show, My Home NC!

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Tom will share his creative process and inspiration. His work was recently highlighted on the PBS show, My Home NC!

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

Origami In Bloom!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Come celebrate the beginning of spring at the Fairview Library!

In this all-ages origami workshop, you’ll learn how to fold two simple forms — a tulip and a stem — that come together to create a beautiful paper flower.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Event Details:

Come celebrate the beginning of spring at the Fairview Library!

In this all-ages origami workshop, you’ll learn how to fold two simple forms — a tulip and a stem — that come together to create a beautiful paper flower.

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, March 28, 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.

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

Hora del cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

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

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, 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 "Adult" group

Primal Scream Club (@ New Belgium Brewery)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult

The library's Primal Scream Club is back every last Saturday of the month!

Our friends at New Belgium Brewing Company are graciously hosting us for our 20-minute triple scream stress relief session.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library's Primal Scream Club is back every last Saturday of the month!

Our friends at New Belgium Brewing Company are graciously hosting us for our 20-minute triple scream stress relief session.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial 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 to 18 months.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
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.

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

Baby Gym

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

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 Library
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.

This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Flatfooting for Beginners

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tax Assistance with AARP

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:15pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration