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Composting Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to learn more about ways to reduce waste and help your community and environment during Earth Month and beyond? Join Cassandra Lohmeyer from Buncombe County Solid Waste to ...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Looking to learn more about ways to reduce waste and help your community and environment during Earth Month and beyond?

Composting Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to learn more about ways to reduce waste and help your community and environment during Earth Month and beyond? Join Cassandra Lohmeyer from Buncombe County Solid Waste to ...

Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Looking to learn more about ways to reduce waste and help your community and environment during Earth Month and beyond?

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How to Draw Faces the Paul Choi Way

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

This is the first of two classes where you can learn to draw faces with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Paul Choi!Open to anyone ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please reg...

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Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This is the first of two classes where you can learn to draw faces with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Paul Choi!

Open to anyone ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please register to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

AARP TaxAide Volunteer Tax Help

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Beginning January 21, 2025, to request a tax preparation appointment: Call 828-669-8610 (Calls are answered on Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30 PM by Melinda at the Lakeview Center for Activ...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Beginning January 21, 2025, to request a tax preparation appointment: 

Call 828-669-8610 (Calls are answered on Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30 PM by Melinda at the Lakeview Center for Active Aging.)

or

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

story time

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 15, 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...

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 15, 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.

Book cover for the Sky Club

North Asheville Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's book: The Sky Club by Terry RobertsThe North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's book: The Sky Club by Terry Roberts

The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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...

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 on 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: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, April 15, 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...

Cancelled
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

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 15, 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 15, 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!

Picture of Foster Sondley

Will the Real Foster Sondley Please Stand Up?

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In 1931, lawyer, collector, and historian F.A. Sondley died leaving his massive collection of books, papers, and “brick-a-brac” in the public trust.But who was Sondley—and why shou...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

In 1931, lawyer, collector, and historian F.A. Sondley died leaving his massive collection of books, papers, and “brick-a-brac” in the public trust.

But who was Sondley—and why should we still care?

Book jacket of Lessons in Chemistry

Bookmarked: Online Book Club discusses Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Library - Virtual Event at Fairview
Program Type:
Book Club, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event requires registration.  The library's moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. You can join by emaili...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Event Details:

This event requires registration.  The library's moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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 16, 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.

Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Language, 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)
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, 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.

Pre-K Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

adult and baby as seen through a fabric tunnel

Baby Gym

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to ro...

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

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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.

Play-Doh Club

Play-Doh Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Play, Build, Create! Join us for Play-Doh Club at Enka-Candler Library on the third Wednesday of each month, right after Hora del Cuento=Bilingual Story Time. All Play-Doh and tool...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Play, Build, Create! Join us for Play-Doh Club at Enka-Candler Library on the third Wednesday of each month, right after Hora del Cuento=Bilingual Story Time. All Play-Doh and tools are provided. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.

Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

And There Was Light - Jon Meacham Book Club 4-16-25 2:30-3:30

Enka History Book Club - And There Was Light

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.The Book Club pick for April is And There Was Light by Jon Meacham.Books are...

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

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

The Book Club pick for April is And There Was Light by Jon Meacham.

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Tucker)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/l...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
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: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.

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.

preschool time

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 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.

Pink background with several sets of hands holding books on top and bottom border. Announces the return of baby story time beginning February 5th, 2025. Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30.

Baby Story Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.This story time will be held upstairs in the main library until repairs to our program...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, 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.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor a...

Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration