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Yoga For Balance at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!Bring your own yoga mat if you ...

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


Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. 

No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!

Medicare Basics with the Council on Aging

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration. Confused about Medicare? New to Medicare? The Council on Aging of Buncombe County in sponsorship with North Carolina Department of Insur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Thomas Wolfe at the Door: A Close Look at Asheville's Famous Novelist

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Asheville’s native son Thomas Wolfe was the first writer from Appalachia to achieve national prominence. His debut novel Look Homeward, Angel stunned the literary world, and when t...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Event Details:

Asheville’s native son Thomas Wolfe was the first writer from Appalachia to achieve national prominence.

Book Cover: Alternating shapes that resemble building blocks in pinks, greens and oranges with the title and author displayed across the different blocks. Smaller circles in the different colors balance throughout the block structure.

Weaverville Library Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss this month's selection: My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Copies of this title are available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.  No Pre-Regis...

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

Join us as we discuss this month's selection: My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee. Copies of this title are available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.  No Pre-Registration needed. Newcomers are always welcome!

Baby Story Time

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: West Asheville
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. 

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Art of Living: Introduction to Mindfulness

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.This Art of Living course series offers skills and tools for culti...

Library Branch: Fairview
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.

Flyer with yellow background and scattered LEGO pieces. Text reads "Intergenerational LEGO Club from four to five in the afternoon the first Thursdays of each month at the East Asheville Public Library. All ages welcome! Bring your creativity, we'll supply the LEGOs!"

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! Flex your Lego building skills and make some friends while you're at it.Please leave your ...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! 

Baby Story Time

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

This event requires registration.Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.Due to limited space at our location, registration is...

Required
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Literacy, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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.

Bilingual Birdies

Bilingual Birdies

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Family Fun, Language, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Ticketed entry. Pick up a ticket at Pack Youth Services be...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, Language, Music, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Ticketed entry. Pick up a ticket at Pack Youth Services beginning at 10 am the day of the event.

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

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Baby Story Time Fridays at 10:30 AM Enka-Candler Library

Baby Story Time

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 months.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregive...

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

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 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.

Putting your garden to bed

Putting Your Garden to Bed (with John Bowen)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter. You and your garden have worked hard all summer, and now it’s time...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Other
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter.

Toddler Playtime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

While our Youth Services Librarian is out on leave from October-December, we will offer a weekly Toddler Playtime in the Community Room from 10:30-11:30am on Fridays (no Storytime,...

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

While our Youth Services Librarian is out on leave from October-December, we will offer a weekly Toddler Playtime in the Community Room from 10:30-11:30am on Fridays (no Storytime, sorry!). Children and caregivers can play and socialize.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

Manhattan Film Festival

Copy of Copy of MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

One of our favorite annual traditions! Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from aroun...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fresh vegetables and a friendly face

Community Engagement Market

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The first Friday of each month Manna Food Bank and other service providers will be at Fairview Public Library, 1 Taylor Rd.Rising grocery prices, along with rising housing, gas, an...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

The first Friday of each month Manna Food Bank and other service providers will be at Fairview Public Library, 1 Taylor Rd.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library! Enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts in this twice a mon...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

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Hands-on Herbs! for Kids

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Presented by the Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners. Meet Rosemary, Sage, Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Mint, Lemon Balm and Lavender. We'll smell, feel and talk about how we use ...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Presented by the Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners. Meet Rosemary, Sage, Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Mint, Lemon Balm and Lavender. We'll smell, feel and talk about how we use them.

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 First Friday of every month

LEGO Club at Enka-Candler Library

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

LEGO Club is every 1st Friday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM.No registration is required.Come and build lego masterpieces to display at the Enka Candler Library - all age...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Event Details:

LEGO Club is every 1st Friday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM.
No registration is required.

Elaine's Retirement Gathering!

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating Elaine as she retires! Elaine has worked for Buncombe County Public Libraries for over 20 years, most of them here at the North Asheville Branch. ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Other
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating Elaine as she retires! Elaine has worked for Buncombe County Public Libraries for over 20 years, most of them here at the North Asheville Branch. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Imaged depicts colorful Lego blocks and text that reads: Lego Club. The first and third Saturday of every month. 10am to 11:30am at Oakley Library. What Will You Create?

LEGO Club!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at ...

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have 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.

Baby Story Time

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester 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. 

Family Story Time

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Library at West Asheville
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family.

An image of a Lego castle.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 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.