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WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Br...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

Two people hold up caricature drawings of themselves against a blue background.

Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 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!

movie poster for Plastic People

Earth Day Celebration! Screening of Plastic People and Seed Bombs

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the last...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the lasting effects of plastic on our bodies and world.

Two birds sit on a wooden birdhouse, surrounded by branches with pink flowers.

Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Informational, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Friends of the East Asheville Library present Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon.Celebrate Earth Day by learning about birds of Western North Carolina, with pictures and so...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Friends of the East Asheville Library present Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon.

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West Asheville Library Book Discussion--Small Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be discussing We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. This is the small group meeting with attendance limited to 8. Please email anna.booraem@buncombeco...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. This is the small group meeting with attendance limited to 8.

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 23, 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.

Pre-K Storytime

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 23, 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 23, 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.

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

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please call West Asheville Library at 828-250-4750 to register. Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 ...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please call West Asheville Library at 828-250-4750 to register. Join Ms. Brandon at the West Asheville Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers.

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Drop In, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

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

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Wednesday, April 23, 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

YMCA Healthy Living Mobile Unit 4th Wednesday of Every Month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Enka-Candler Library

YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Community Service/Service Project
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. The market provides fresh produce paired ...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Service/Service Project
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of incom...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, 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:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: 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! Participants

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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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

Baby Story Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
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 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.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa
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)
Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

Library Branch: Swannanoa
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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Story Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
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: Black Mountain
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. 

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

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

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

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

baby gym

Baby Gym

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
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. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
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.

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Teal background, two small illustrated children doing yoga. Date, time, age range, and registration details included on flyer.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon in the Weaverville Nature Park!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weaverville Library at Weaverville
Program Type:
Classes, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

NOTE: FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WEAVERVILLE NATURE PARK AS WE CONTINUE TO AWAIT REPAIRS TO OUR COMMUNITY ROOM. REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE REQUIR...

Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Library
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Classes, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Event Details:

NOTE: FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WEAVERVILLE NATURE PARK AS WE CONTINUE TO AWAIT REPAIRS TO OUR COMMUNITY ROOM. 

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.