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Stitch and Listen

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

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

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

knitted items with a wooden sheep face and legs

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

ornament

Community Craft: Wood Slice Ornament Decoration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), 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
Event Details:

Stop by the Community Room on Thursday, December 11th from 4-5pm to decorate a wood slice ornament to keep! Art supplies including paint, glitter, and markers will be provided. Open to all ages. No registration is necessary. 

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 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.

images of handmade holiday cards

Paper Play, Crafting for Adults: Holiday Cards

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us for an afternoon creating handmade cards and gift tags for our winter season and holidays. Gather ideas from a display of handmade cards or take off with your own inspiration.

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

Join us for an afternoon creating handmade cards and gift tags for our winter season and holidays. Gather ideas from a display of handmade cards or take off with your own inspiration.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

updated art

Afternoon Art Experience

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Join this fun, free class and go home with new artwork and new ideas!

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

Join this fun, free class and go home with new artwork and new ideas!

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.

holiday gifts

Winter Workshop: Gifts & Goodies

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

Spread holiday cheer with hands-on gift making--perfect for all ages!

Make edible reindeer bait, candy cane sugar scrub, and numerous holiday ornaments.

Materials provided.

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

Spread holiday cheer with hands-on gift making--perfect for all ages!

Make edible reindeer bait, candy cane sugar scrub, and numerous holiday ornaments.

Materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Paper Play, Crafting for Adults: Holiday Cards

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us for an afternoon creating handmade cards and gift tags for our winter season and holidays. Gather ideas from a display of handmade cards or take off with your own inspiration.

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

Join us for an afternoon creating handmade cards and gift tags for our winter season and holidays. Gather ideas from a display of handmade cards or take off with your own inspiration.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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Family Story Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

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.

 

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: 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! 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.

East Asheville Quilting Bee. 10am-2pm 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/18, 12/16

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Asheville Meeting Room B at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

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Stitch and Listen

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

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

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

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, December 17, 2025 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.

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers - 3rd Thursday of the Month 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

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

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

Flyer with orange to yellow gradient behind a group of jungle animals surrounding a book. Text reads "Family Story Time on Saturdays at 10:30 AM at the East Asheville Public Library"

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

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.

 

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: 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! 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.

black background with a star made out of a book page

Winter Crafternoon: Recycled Book Stars

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Join us in making stars with recycled book pages. This craft is for kids ages 5 and up, as well as teens and adults.  All materials provided. 

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Event Details:

Join us in making stars with recycled book pages. This craft is for kids ages 5 and up, as well as teens and adults.  All materials provided. 

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, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room 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!

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
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!

A winter themed flyer for this event.

Stitch and Listen

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

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

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

Images of completed scale models

WNC Scale Model Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

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, December 31, 2025 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.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, January 2, 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.

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, January 7, 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.

Storytime with Miss Anna every Friday at 10:30am; includes: singing, wiggling, stories, and a craft

Family Storytime

Friday, January 9, 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.