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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 8, 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.

Baby Story Time

Thursday, July 9, 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.

baby story time

Baby Story Time

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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. 

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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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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, July 9, 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.

An illustration of a piece of paper with a pen writing on it.

Creative Writing Group online

Thursday, July 9, 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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Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), 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: Tween (ages 10-12), 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, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room
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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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.

toddler story time

Toddler Story Time

Friday, July 10, 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.

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

LEGO Club

Friday, July 10, 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.

Afternoon Art Experience. Fairview Public Library. 2026

Afternoon Art Experience

Friday, July 10, 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, July 11, 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.

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

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

baby story time

Baby Story Time

Monday, July 13, 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.

baby gym

Baby Gym

Monday, July 13, 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.

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville 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 18 months to 3 years.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
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 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.

Are you a walker? Do you like to read? Join the Enka-Candler Walking Book Club 2nd Tuesday of the Month 9:30-10:30 AM Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. We will be discussing our favorite books!

Enka-Candler Walking Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

A cartoon image of stars emerging from an open book.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa 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: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting 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 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.

toddler time

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial 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. 

Story time room capacity is 40 people. Please arrive early to secure a spot. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
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. 

Story time room capacity is 40 people. Please arrive early to secure a spot. 

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.