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Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library! Enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts in this twice a mon...

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

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

Library Branch: Leicester
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. 

Hurricane Helene Sharing and Support

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:45am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join trained dialogue facilitator Sue Rose for a welcoming and inclusive space to share and reflect on the impact of recent events in WNC. Whether you'd like to share your thoughts...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:

Join trained dialogue facilitator Sue Rose for a welcoming and inclusive space to share and reflect on the impact of recent events in WNC. Whether you'd like to share your thoughts or simple listen, all are welcome.  

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
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

Leicester Community Resilience Conversations: Community Dreaming

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What does community mean to you? What do you wish for - or imagine - community could be? Do you ever wonder how you - as just one individual - could be a part of supporting and/or ...

Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:


What does community mean to you? What do you wish for - or imagine - community could be? Do you ever wonder how you - as just one individual - could be a part of supporting and/or fostering community?

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

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
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.We will be working o...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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.

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a Labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library."

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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 incom...

Library Branch: Leicester
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.

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

Hurricane Helene Sharing and Support

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:45am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join trained dialogue facilitator Sue Rose for a welcoming and inclusive space to share and reflect on the impact of recent events in WNC. Whether you'd like to share your thoughts...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration
Event Details:

Join trained dialogue facilitator Sue Rose for a welcoming and inclusive space to share and reflect on the impact of recent events in WNC. Whether you'd like to share your thoughts or simple listen, all are welcome.  

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

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

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
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.We will be working o...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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.

Free Sewing Repairs for All with WNC Repair Cafe

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zip...

Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zippers, and more.

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a Labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library."

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
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)
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. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
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

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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 incom...

Library Branch: Leicester
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.

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

Library Branch: Leicester
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. 

YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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 incom...

Library Branch: Leicester
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.

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

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Age Group:
Adult
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.We will be working o...

Library Branch: Enka-Candler
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.

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

Library Branch: Leicester
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. 

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

Library Branch: Leicester
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. 

Free Sewing Repair for All with WNC Repair Cafe

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Informational
Age Group:
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zip...

Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zippers, and more.

Friends of Leicester Library meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

Library Branch: Leicester
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.