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Be a Donor! Blood Connection @ Enka-Candler Library

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult

The Blood Connection will be at the Enka-Candler Library accepting donations on Friday, April 24th. Registration is required.

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

The Blood Connection will be at the Enka-Candler Library accepting donations on Friday, April 24th. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

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

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

Green background over images of vegetables

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 1-2  pm (new time!). 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 1-2  pm (new time!). Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Image of pepper plant seedlings in grow bags with information about the seedling swap

Seedling Swap at Fairview Library

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fairview Library - Outside at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your extra seedlings to swap or just drop!

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

Bring your extra seedlings to swap or just drop!

basket of peppers and a woman offering community services at a table with a checkered tablecloth

Community Engagement Market

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

A free farmers’ market-style food distribution by MANNA FoodBank, plus community resource connections.

Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A free farmers’ market-style food distribution by MANNA FoodBank, plus community resource connections.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

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, May 5, 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.

Library Closed for Staff Day

All Day
Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Leicester History Project Kickoff

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Exhibit, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Snacks! Music! Activities! Community! 
Join us to mark the beginning of a new project to preserve and share the stories of our community! This event is free and welcome to the public. All ages are welcome.

 

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: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Exhibit, Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Snacks! Music! Activities! Community! 
Join us to mark the beginning of a new project to preserve and share the stories of our community! This event is free and welcome to the public. All ages are welcome.

 

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Busy Bees Pollination Party @ Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Busy Bees Pollinator Party with Zaniac

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5)

Busy Bees Pollination Party!

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Busy Bees Pollination Party!

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.

Flyer with blue background and an illustrated picture frame surround the text. Text reads 'Evergreen Community Charter School Spring Art Show Reception from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the East Asheville Public Library located at 3 Avon Road. Refreshments will be provided!'

Evergreen Art Show Reception

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Exhibit, Family Fun
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)

In collaboration with the Evergreen Community Charter School, we are hosting an annual Spring Art Show Reception from 5:30 - 6:30 on Tuesday, May 12th.  Refreshments will be provided!

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Exhibit, Family Fun
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Evergreen Community Charter School, we are hosting an annual Spring Art Show Reception from 5:30 - 6:30 on Tuesday, May 12th.  Refreshments will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Flyer with clip art background of a field of flowers, bee hives, and trees under a blue sky. Text reads 'Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners presents Pollinators at the East Asheville Library on May 14th at 4 PM. Located at 3 Avon Road.'

Master Gardeners Presents Pollinators for Kids!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Educational, Literary, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Come learn all about local pollinators!  What are they? What do they do? How can we protect them?

There will be an accompanying story and a craft included in the program. 

Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Educational, Literary, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Come learn all about local pollinators!  What are they? What do they do? How can we protect them?

There will be an accompanying story and a craft included in the 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.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

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, May 19, 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.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

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

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Green background over images of vegetables

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 1-2 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 1-2 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Garden Workday - weather permitting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Giving Garden at Leicester Library
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Age Group:
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting

Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12noonish, weather permitting