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Exhibit: Making Our Voices Heard: North Carolinians Fighting for Civil Rights

All Day 3/23 - 4/23
Pack Memorial Library - Exhibit Panels at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational, Exhibit, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Developed for the state’s America 250 NC “When Are We US?” initiative, the traveling exhibit is part of North Carolina’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Exhibit Panels
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Exhibit, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Developed for the state’s America 250 NC “When Are We US?” initiative, the traveling exhibit is part of North Carolina’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Text on image reads "Leicester History Project, Leicester, Sandy Mush, French Broad under an illustration of rolling mountains.

Leicester History Project Volunteer Oral History Training

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

Text on image reads "Leicester History Project, Leicester, Sandy Mush, French Broad under an illustration of rolling mountains.

Leicester History Project Volunteer Scanning Training

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

Black Stories in Census Tract 2 flyer

Black Stories in Census Tract 2: Discussion and Film Screening

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

In April, the exhibition Black Stories in Census Tract 2 will expand beyond the gallery space with a documentary screening that brings Stumptown’s history to life through film, creating an opportunity for deeper reflection, community dial

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Film Screening, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

In April, the exhibition Black Stories in Census Tract 2 will expand beyond the gallery space with a documentary screening that brings Stumptown’s history to life through film, creating an opportunity for deeper reflection, community dial

Text on image reads "Leicester History Project, Leicester, Sandy Mush, French Broad under an illustration of rolling mountains.

Leicester History Project Volunteer Oral History Training (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Leicester Library - Virtual Event at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love local history? Are you interested in preserving community stories and traditions? Maybe you have a background in journalism, photography, or community organizing?

The Leicester History Project needs your help!

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This event requires registration

Junaluska and Happy Land

Land of the Sky 101 Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Local History/Genealogy, One Book One Buncombe
Age Group:
Adult

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Local History/Genealogy, One Book One Buncombe
Registration Required
Event Details:

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Maya of Morganton and The Last Ballad

Land of the Sky 101 Book Club

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Super Scenic Motorway and Lum

Land of the Sky 101 Book Club

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration