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West Asheville Library Book Discussion--Large Group

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. Please join us.

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. Please join us.

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, April 24, 2025 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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your ba...

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. 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.

Colorful Lego bricks and smiling minifigure head.

LEGO Hour

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a c...

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Assorted Teas and Herbs

Drop-In Tea Blending Workshop

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Hot tea comes in so many varieties and we can help you craft your perfect cup. Drop by anytime after 4pm to mix custom tea blends. Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options will be a...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hot tea comes in so many varieties and we can help you craft your perfect cup. Drop by anytime after 4pm to mix custom tea blends. Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options will be available.

6 poet photos framed by flowers

Celebration of Poetry

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Author Event, Literary, Performance
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry at Fairview Library. Six award-winning North Carolina poets will read from their work: Kathy Ackerman; Cathy Smith-Bowers;...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Literary, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry at Fairview Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 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

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

Event details with images of teddy bear and books

Toddler Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Drop In, Family Fun, 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: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, 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.

Multicolored background flyer with text that reads "Tiny Tots Yoga twice a month at 11 a.m. at the East Asheville Library. For children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Registration is required. The days of the program are March 7, March 21, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23."

Tiny Tots Yoga

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Friday, April 25, 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

Paper Play: Leaf Printing for Arbor Day

Paper Play: Leaf Printing for Arbor Day

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Set aside some special adult time to explore your creative side in an informal, positive, and relaxed gathering at Fairview Public Library. No experience required.Celebrate your fa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Set aside some special adult time to explore your creative side in an informal, positive, and relaxed gathering at Fairview Public Library. No experience required.

Celebrate your favorite trees by making leaf prints on paper.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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West Asheville Book Discussion--Zoom

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Library - Virtual Event at West Asheville
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a Zoom discussion of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. For Zoom information please email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org

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

Join us for a Zoom discussion of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. For Zoom information please email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org

After School Art Experience 2nd and 4th Fridays at 3:30-4:30pm

After School Art Experience--Cubism

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Come learn a bit about Cubism, an art movement popularized by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Then, using markers participants will create their own meaningful self-portrait that lo...

Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn a bit about Cubism, an art movement popularized by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Then, using markers participants will create their own meaningful self-portrait that looks everything but realistic. 

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 Time

Lego Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
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.

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: 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.

North Asheville Library Bird Walk flyer

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:30am
North Asheville Library - Offsite Event at North Asheville
Program Type:
Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!Binoculars are available for checkout at the North Ashevil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Informational, Nature/Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Name Change Clinic with the Pauli Murray Bar Association. Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.During the clinic, volunte...

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

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

North Carolina Senior Games Logo

SilverArts Annual Art Show

04/26/2025 @ 10:00am to 05/08/2025 @ 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina", is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of North Carolina Senior Games.&nb...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina", is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of North Carolina Senior Games.  In a philosophy that strives to keep seniors healthy, active an

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
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)
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 av...

Library Branch: West Asheville
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.

Baby Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Flyer with red to orange gradient. A group of cartoon wild animals are gathered around an open book in the center. To the right of them is a pale yellow star post-it note. Text reads "Family Story Time 10:30 AM Saturdays at the East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road Asheville".

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time! &nb...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

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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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice a...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills.

Reading MENtors Logo

Reading MENtors

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone. We’re inviting men with different professions from all ove...

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: Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone.

The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Courage, Resilience, and Artistry in the Land of Death: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain
Program Type:
Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The women’s orchestra at Auschwitz-Birkenau, composed entirely of prisoners, was unique in the Nazi camp system.Dr. Susan Eischeid, who spent decades researching the orchestra and ...

Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music
Event Details:

The women’s orchestra at Auschwitz-Birkenau, composed entirely of prisoners, was unique in the Nazi camp system.

Pixellated scene with blue sky, trees, and grass as well as a creeper, sword, and pickaxe from the video game Minecraft. Text explains the Minecraft Mania program takes place Saturday April 26th from 2 to 3:30pm.

Minecraft Mania!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck at Oakley/South Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join fellow Minecraft fans for crafts, games, and a STEM building challenge inspired by the popular video game. Ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join fellow Minecraft fans for crafts, games, and a STEM building challenge inspired by the popular video game. Ages 5 and up. No registration required.

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.