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A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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 "Adult" group
cover of Artist's Way

Artist's Way Check-In: A Virtual Accountability Group

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
green leaf prints and a table top of various sizes of items contact printed with leaves

Arbor Day Workshop: Celebrating Trees with Nature Printing

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Adult

What better way to celebrate Arbor Day than by printing with leaves and tree rings from our favorite trees? Nature printing is the art of printing with pressed and inked specimens. This practice dates back to the 15th century.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

What better way to celebrate Arbor Day than by printing with leaves and tree rings from our favorite trees? Nature printing is the art of printing with pressed and inked specimens. This practice dates back to the 15th century.

This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group
Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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
A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
Afternoon Art Experience. Fairview Public Library. 2026

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 "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
Rainbow colored background with illustrations of groups of adults and children playing and reading at the bottom of the page.  In the center is a thought bubble with an illustration of a rocketship and astronaut in deep space coming out of an open book.  On a star sticky note clip art it reads 'Family Storytime at 9:30 a.m. at the East Asheville Library on Saturdays located at 3 Avon Road.'

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 "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 "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
camera and film reel

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 "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
A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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 "Adult" group
Flyer for Stitch and Listen at the West Asheville Library on Tuesday, April 28th, at 3:30pm. The short audiobook being featured is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

Stitch N Listen

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Age Group:
Adult

This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. All quiet crafts are welcome!

Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. All quiet crafts are welcome!

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group
Flyer with splatter paint light bulb illustration as the background.  Illustrations of an easel menu board, a tabletop of crafting supplies, and a bulletin board are on the flyer.  Text reads "Make and Munch every third Tuesday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at the East Asheville Public Library located at 3 Avon Road.  We will be providing food!"

Intergenerational Make & Munch: Paper Flowers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

This is a drop-in crafting program intended for community of all ages.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a drop-in crafting program intended for community of all ages.

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 "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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.

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Tuesday, April 28th 6:30-7:30 Create wearable art with Kimberly of Sand Hill Flower Stand! Join us for a local fresh flower workshop and leave with your own beautiful & bespoke flower crown.

Flower Crown Making With Sand Hill Flower Stand

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join Kimberly from Sand Hill Flower Stand in making a flower crown!

Sand Hill Flower Stand has provides the Enka-Candler Library with beautiful fresh flowers in season!

Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kimberly from Sand Hill Flower Stand in making a flower crown!

Sand Hill Flower Stand has provides the Enka-Candler Library with beautiful fresh flowers in season!

Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
Preschool Storytime @ Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time

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 "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
Beige background with text in red, green, and purple sharing details about weekly preschool story times. Illustrations of children sitting in a circle for story time and a stack of books with open book on top revealing a path to a castle.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5)

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 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.

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
A wooden spinning wheel on a light lavender background

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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 "Adult" group
cover of Artist's Way

Artist's Way Check-In: A Virtual Accountability Group

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group
Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Buncombe/Skyland Library at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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
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
Pale yellow background with two images: one of a white woman with shoulder length hair and a jean jacket, and one of a graphic novel cover reading "Once Upon a Tail" with a cartoon horse and a pink dragon in front of a castle.  Text reads 'Guest Author Storytime with Audrey Perrott with an author reading, ukulele playing, and a craft happening in partnership with Malaprops hosted at the East Asheville Library on May 2nd at 9 AM'

Guest Author Storytime with Audrey Perrott

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, 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)

In collaboration with Malaprops, we are bringing author Audrey Perrott to the East Asheville library for a special Storytime event!  Join us as Audrey reads her brand-new children's book ONCE UPON A TAIL!

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, Author Event, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Story Time
Event Details:

In collaboration with Malaprops, we are bringing author Audrey Perrott to the East Asheville library for a special Storytime event!  Join us as Audrey reads her brand-new children's book ONCE UPON A TAIL!

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
recycled paper flowers

Recycled Paper Flower Craft

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Create a unique paper flower bouquet using recycled paper from books, magazines, comics, and maps! Our friend Linda is hosting this fun afternoon of crafting and camaraderie. All supplies are included, no registration required.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Create a unique paper flower bouquet using recycled paper from books, magazines, comics, and maps! Our friend Linda is hosting this fun afternoon of crafting and camaraderie. All supplies are included, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Poster for the Skyland Library Knitting Club, consisting of a photograph of a stack of colorful balls of yarn with knitting needles through the ball on top. Surrounding the yarn balls is a looping border resembling string. The poster includes the words "Skyland Library Knitting Club" & "The 1st & 3rd Saturday of Every Month" above the balls of yarn.

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Library at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

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

May the Fourth be with you: A Galactic Library Celebration

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Pop culture
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Celebrate May the Fourth at the Library with a galaxy of activities, including: 

4pm - Presentation by Amy Ratcliffe, local author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy   

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Pop culture
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the Library with a galaxy of activities, including: 

4pm - Presentation by Amy Ratcliffe, local author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy   

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Writing From the Top of Your Head

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

If you're feeling paralyzed by perfection in your creative life, you are not alone! So many writers struggle to write freely and end up feeling what they write is not good enough to show the world.

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

If you're feeling paralyzed by perfection in your creative life, you are not alone! So many writers struggle to write freely and end up feeling what they write is not good enough to show the world.