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Asheville Junior Theater will be at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Asheville Junior Theater

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

Cancelled
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

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.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are in the background with a hazy peach colored sky. The Pisgah Legal Services Logo(scales of justice) sits bottom right..

Disaster Relief and Legal Aid with Pisgah Legal at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Financial, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Financial, Informational
Event Details:

Hand holding a cell phone

Learn about 911 with Buncombe County Public Safety Communications

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Asheville Poverty Initiative Logo

Unlabel Poverty: A Panel Discussion and Photo Experience

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

At this event Asheville Poverty Initiative's Realities of Poverty Educators will share their lived experience in poverty and houselessness focusing on the human experience, systemic barriers and the strength of community. 

Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational
Event Details:

At this event Asheville Poverty Initiative's Realities of Poverty Educators will share their lived experience in poverty and houselessness focusing on the human experience, systemic barriers and the strength of community. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Do you have questions about your laptop or smartphone? 

Bring your devices to Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In on Wednesdays between 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your laptop or smartphone? 

Bring your devices to Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In on Wednesdays between 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

Green background over images of vegetables

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Hold for library programs

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project
images of art supplies with information about the event

Community Art Supply Swap

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Do you have art and craft supplies you don't need but can't bear to toss?

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting 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, Community Collaboration, Drop In
Event Details:

Do you have art and craft supplies you don't need but can't bear to toss?

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from 4 to 5 every first and third Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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.

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Birding for kids in WNC through the NC Arboretum and their ecoExplore program.

Ornithology with ecoExplore

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM

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.

Purple flyer with clip art 2D illustrations of the moon, a planet, stars, comets, a rocketship, and an astronaut. Text reads 'Tiny Tots Yoga for 3 and under and their caregivers, happening on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the East Asheville Library located at 3 Avon Road.'

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

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.

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Photograph of Bluebird sitting on the branch of a fir tree. Flyer text reads 'ExoEXPLORE presents Birding for Kids on Wednesday February 11th at 4 PM. This event will be hosted at the East Asheville Public Library, located at 3 Avon Road in Asheville North Carolina'

EcoEXPLORE Presents: Birding for Kids

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some don't?

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Family Fun, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some birds migrate and some 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.

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

The Friends of the Leicester Library will meet 5:30 pm in the Community Room at the library.  Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All are welcome. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Event Details:

The Friends of the Leicester Library will meet 5:30 pm in the Community Room at the library.  Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All are welcome. 

White flyer with text saying "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Library. Read with Flora from 4 to 5 every first and third Tuesdays." The logo of Alliance of therapy dogs and Buncombe County Public Libraries is at the bottom of the flyer.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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.

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Over 70 - A Discussion Group for Curious Agers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult

Are you over 70? Are you interested in meeting peers to share what you are reading and discovering?

How are you enriching your "senior" years, your "third or fourth chapter", your "Elderhood"?

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Are you over 70? Are you interested in meeting peers to share what you are reading and discovering?

How are you enriching your "senior" years, your "third or fourth chapter", your "Elderhood"?

The Little Gym at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Little Gym @ Skyland/South Buncombe Library in Children's Area

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Library at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Physical Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
Family (children of all ages)

The Little Gym will provide a storytime, craft, and movement activities for all ages at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! Come be part of the fun! 

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Physical Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

The Little Gym will provide a storytime, craft, and movement activities for all ages at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! Come be part of the fun! 

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.

Asheville Junior Theater will be at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Asheville Junior Theater

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

Cancelled
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

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.

2 smiling women with a repaired item and sign

WNC Repair Cafe

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Drop In
Age Group:
Adult

Does your favorite shirt have a hole or a tear or a missing button?Are your curtains too long? Has your stuffed animal sprung a leak? Come on down to the library where volunteers who are good with a needle and thread will be happy to help you.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Drop In
Event Details:

Does your favorite shirt have a hole or a tear or a missing button?Are your curtains too long? Has your stuffed animal sprung a leak? Come on down to the library where volunteers who are good with a needle and thread will be happy to help you.

Flyer with purple background, cartoon illustrations of a planet, stars, the moon, a rocket ship, and an astronaut are placed around flyer. Text reads 'Dates are Feb 6, Feb 20, March 6, March 20, April 17, May 1, May 15 at 11 AM at the East Asheville Library at located at 3 Avon Road"

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Age Group:
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Brandon is back with her yoga class for children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers!  Want to get out of the house and release excess energy but it's not playground weather?

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.

Saturday Garden Workshop Saturday Garden Workshop: Pruning Fruit & Nut Trees

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Adult

We’ll be using the Leicester Library Giving Garden’s Community Orchard as a demonstration site for proper tree care & pruning techniques for ease of harvest and maximum production. Weather permitting!

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

We’ll be using the Leicester Library Giving Garden’s Community Orchard as a demonstration site for proper tree care & pruning techniques for ease of harvest and maximum production. Weather permitting!

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems.