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Bridge Basics Class #2 - Competitive Bidding

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adult
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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 "Adult" group

Sowing Circle Presents: Vegetable Garden Workshop with Leonora Stefanile, Manager, Dr. John Wilson Community Garden

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Eager for spring gardening, but wondering where to start? This program will cover how to grow a home-scale vegetable garden in the Southern Appalachians.

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Eager for spring gardening, but wondering where to start? This program will cover how to grow a home-scale vegetable garden in the Southern Appalachians.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Art Exploration for Adults and Teens: Collage!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Step back into the simple joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly, guided workshop with Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk, Weaverville’s new community art initiative.

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Step back into the simple joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly, guided workshop with Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk, Weaverville’s new community art initiative.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Saturday Garden Workshop: Planning Your Garden

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

The Amazing World of Plants! An ecoEXPLORE program presented by the NC Arboretum

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

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 "Adult" group

Bridge Basics Class #2 - Competitive Bidding

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adult
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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

The Brilliance of Birds: Bird walk and talk

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Come join us for a soaring dive into the fascinating world of birds!  We will take time to walk about the library grounds to observe and listen to local birds before heading inside for a discussion on bird senses, language and migration.&nbsp

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a soaring dive into the fascinating world of birds!  We will take time to walk about the library grounds to observe and listen to local birds before heading inside for a discussion on bird senses, language and migration.&nbsp

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Wikicurious: WNC Women's History Month Edit-a-thon

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In, Educational, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

We invite you to participate in a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in order to develop pages about people who are important to Western North Carolina and the rest of our region, but are often overlooked.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In, Educational, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

We invite you to participate in a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in order to develop pages about people who are important to Western North Carolina and the rest of our region, but are often overlooked.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

ecoEXPLORE-Botany Season

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
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

Community Houseplant Swap

All Day 3/25 - 3/28
Leicester Library at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leicester Library Community Houseplant swap.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: 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: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leicester Library Community Houseplant swap.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bridge Basics Class #2 - Competitive Bidding

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adult
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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 "Adult" group

Bridge Basics Class #2 - Competitive Bidding

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Adult
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

Emergency Services Story Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Drop In, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for a special story time all about emergencies! We will read a story, learn tips about calling 9-1-1, and welcome a police officer from the Asheville Police Department who will show us their vehicle!

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)
Program Type: Drop In, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time all about emergencies! We will read a story, learn tips about calling 9-1-1, and welcome a police officer from the Asheville Police Department who will show us their vehicle!

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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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

The White Plague in the Blue Ridge: Asheville in the Tuberculosis Era

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

More than a century ago, Asheville was a nationally known destination for those seeking a cure from the dreaded "white plague," also known as phthisis, consumption, or tuberculosis.

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

More than a century ago, Asheville was a nationally known destination for those seeking a cure from the dreaded "white plague," also known as phthisis, consumption, or tuberculosis.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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

Saturday Garden Workshop: Planting Your Garden

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

It all starts with a seed! Learn how the benefits of direct seeding or transplanting differ from crop to crop. Learn how to direct seed cool weather crops, planting & caring for transplants, and why soil quality matters.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment, Physical Activity
Event Details:

It all starts with a seed! Learn how the benefits of direct seeding or transplanting differ from crop to crop. Learn how to direct seed cool weather crops, planting & caring for transplants, and why soil quality matters.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group

Animals After Dark

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Ever wondered about the animals that become active after we go to sleep? We’ll learn about opossums, owls, bats, and more during this nocturnal animal program.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational, Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the animals that become active after we go to sleep? We’ll learn about opossums, owls, bats, and more during this nocturnal animal program.

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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

EcoEXPLORE: Botany

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Informational
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Age Group:
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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.