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Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Jobs/Careers

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

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My Story: Celebrating Four Memoirs from the Mountains of WNC: Fourth in series: Talk by Tanya Davis, featuring her memoir Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Literary, Online Program

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Literary, Online Program
Event Details:

My Story: Three great Memoirs by WNC Authors:  Lecture Series at West Asheville Library sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Foundation. Everyone has a story. Many of us attempt to put our story in writing. Some of us get published.

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Paper Play, Crafting for Adults: Holiday Cards

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon creating handmade cards and gift tags for our winter season and holidays. Gather ideas from a display of handmade cards or take off with your own inspiration.

Dulcimer Concert

Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra: Winter Concert

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

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

Join us for a winter concert at the library! For centuries, the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer has been a major contributor to the development of traditional music of the Southern Appalachians.

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YMCA Mobile Market - Different Date and Time for December

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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:

December's YMCA Mobile Market will be on the THIRD Wednesday of the month and from 11 am -12 pm. 

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

Asheville Junior Theater

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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)
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

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Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Leicester Library at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Jobs/Careers

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

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Special Collections open by appointment only

All Day 12/6–12/13
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Special Collections Reading Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Event Details:

BCSC will be open by appointment only from Saturday, December 6 through Saturday, December 13.

Enka-Candler Walking Book Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Story time room capacity is 40 people. Please arrive early to secure a spot. 

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–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children 18 months to 3 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.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

11:00am–11:45am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone!

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Stitch and Listen

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want a break from the holidays? Need some time to work on gifts? Come sit with us!

Read To A Dog with Tucker!

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: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
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: Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.

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 Community Theatre Preview of Disney's Frozen Jr.

6:00pm–7:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Frozen Jr.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical. Register in advance to guarantee a seat.

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 Library
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
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 Library
Room: Black Mountain Library
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. 

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
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 Library
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.

Pack Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, 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.

Baby Story Time

11:00am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 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.

Baby Gym

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

OurVOICE & Helpmate - on-site social workers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Our VOICE & Helpmate social workers will be at the Enka Candler Library once a month for information and assistance regarding sexual violence, intimate partner domestic violence, and human trafficking. 

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

OurVOICE & Helpmate social workers in the library: information & assistance for survivors / Trabajadoras sociales de OurVOICE & Helpmate en la biblioteca: información y asistencia para sobrevivientes

1:15pm–2:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

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Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
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.

Mammals of WNC with ecoEXPLORE

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of mammals that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some wild mammals hibernate 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.

Drumming and Rhythms 101- A Charlie Brown Afternoon

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

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun, and no drumming experience is needed.

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.