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Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

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, April 24, 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 "Adult" group

Be a Donor! Blood Connection @ Enka-Candler Library

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult

The Blood Connection will be at the Enka-Candler Library accepting donations on Friday, April 24th. Registration is required.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:

The Blood Connection will be at the Enka-Candler Library accepting donations on Friday, April 24th. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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, April 24, 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, April 24, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

BOOK SALE!

All Day
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)

The Friends of the Library will hold their Spring Book Sale from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Friend of the Library members get early bird access beginning at 9:30 am. Not a Friend yet? You can join on the spot!

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will hold their Spring Book Sale from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Friend of the Library members get early bird access beginning at 9:30 am. Not a Friend yet? You can join on the spot!

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

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:30am
North Asheville Library - Offsite Event at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!

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, April 25, 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

Technology Troubleshoot - Drop-In

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

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, April 25, 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, April 25, 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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

Reading MENtors: Thomas Calder of Mountain Xpress

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us as we celebrate books and reading with our friend Thomas Calder, Managing Editor of Mountain Xpress!

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate books and reading with our friend Thomas Calder, Managing Editor of Mountain Xpress!

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

Rest Assured: A Guide to Better Sleep

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Are you tired of being tired? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling truly rested — and it affects everything from mood and memory to long-term health.

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

Are you tired of being tired? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling truly rested — and it affects everything from mood and memory to long-term health.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Primal Scream Club (@ New Belgium Brewery)

Saturday, April 25, 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
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 "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

Book Fair For Kids and Teens

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, Literary
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

To celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) Bring your kids and teens to the Fairview Public Library so they can pick out a FREE book for keeps!

The selection of books is great and they're new or like-new!

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), 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, Literary
Event Details:

To celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) Bring your kids and teens to the Fairview Public Library so they can pick out a FREE book for keeps!

The selection of books is great and they're new or like-new!

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

Family Crafternoons: Make a garden marker

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Paint a garden marker to remember what you planted where! 

All materials will be provided. No registration necessary. 

This activity is for all ages, but adults must stay with children. 

 

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a garden marker to remember what you planted where! 

All materials will be provided. No registration necessary. 

This activity is for all ages, but adults must stay with children. 

 

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

Spring Concert Series: Tinnitus Trio

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly Spring Concert Series at Enka-Candler Library! 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly Spring Concert Series at Enka-Candler Library! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Star Trek Club: Movie Showing

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library
Program Type:
Pop culture
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting! This month, we will be watching Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Pop culture
Event Details:

Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting! This month, we will be watching Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 27, 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 Play Time

Monday, April 27, 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 "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro. to Filmmaking Workshop

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film?

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

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

South Buncombe Library Bridge Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adult

 

Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library!


All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:

 

Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library!


All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary.