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Closeup of wolf face with the words "The Tale of Peter & The Wolf" printed in front of it.

Peter and the Wolf Gang with Asheville Amadeus Festival

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville

Program Type:

Music, STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Please join The Asheville Conservatory of the Arts for an interactive presentation titled “Peter and the Wolf Gang,” led by Kindermusik instructors, Ms. Monique and Ms. Joy as part of the Asheville Amadeus Festival.

Hummingbird and map of North Carolina

Spring Migration of Songbirds through the Southeast- Conserving Carolina Series Pt.1

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Educational, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pam Torlina from Conserving Carolina will give a presentation about the annual cycle of spring migration by songbirds through the southeast and the amazing feats these animals perform to ensure their species survives through the generations.

The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene with Author Emma Churchman

The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene with author Emma Churchman

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us for a talk, reading, and book signing with author Emma Churchman. 

Closeup of wolf face with the words "The Tale of Peter & The Wolf" printed in front of it.

Peter and the Wolf Gang with Asheville Amadeus Festival

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain

Program Type:

Music, STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
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Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Please join The Asheville Conservatory of the Arts for an interactive presentation titled “Peter and the Wolf Gang,” led by Kindermusik instructors, Ms. Monique and Ms. Joy as part of the Asheville Amadeus Festival.

A starry background with a spaceship and asteroid field, and a button maker with Star Wars buttons surrounding it. Text reads: Star Wars Day! May Third at Oakley South Asheville Library, all day long! Crafts, books, and other fun activities

Star Wars Day!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Oakley/South Asheville Library at Oakley/South Asheville

Program Type:

Drop In, Family Fun, Pop culture

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Pop culture
Event Details:

Join us Saturday, May 3rd to celebrate all things from a galaxy far, far away! Drop in anytime between 10am and 5pm for fun Star Wars-themed books, crafts, activities, and more.

Flyer for "Hiking El Camino" program, showing photographs of presenter Martha Harney and scenery on the route.

Hiking El Camino de Santiago de Compostela

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland

Program Type:

Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

Adult
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Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join librarian and avid hiker Martha Harney for a presentation all about hiking one of Europe's most famous trails, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain!

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North Asheville Library: Closed for Building Refresh

All Day 4/20 - 5/9
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of North Asheville Library and the Trust Fund for Buncombe County Public Libraries, the North Asheville Library is getting a much-needed interior refresh with full interior repainting and installation of new

SilverArts Annual Art Show

04/26/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/08/2025 @ 12:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina", is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of North Carolina Senior Games.  In a philosophy that strives to keep seniors healthy, active an

Puppet Playtime

10:00am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Peter and the Wolf Gang with Asheville Amadeus Festival

10:30am - 11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Please join The Asheville Conservatory of the Arts for an interactive presentation titled “Peter and the Wolf Gang,” led by Kindermusik instructors, Ms. Monique and Ms. Joy as part of the Asheville Amadeus Festival.

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.

Baby Gym

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

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.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Language, Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.

Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Preschool Story Time

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 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.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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.

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at home.

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.

Tai Chi for Beginners

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

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.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, 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.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Are you BearWise?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

🐻 Be BearWise: Learn, Stay Safe, and Coexist! 🐻

Baby Gym

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

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 contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness Meditation is back at Fairview Library!

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

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.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library! 

Read With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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.

Spring Migration of Songbirds through the Southeast- Conserving Carolina Series Pt.1

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pam Torlina from Conserving Carolina will give a presentation about the annual cycle of spring migration by songbirds through the southeast and the amazing feats these animals perform to ensure their species survives through the generations.