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Tax Help 2025

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

For Appointments email packtaxes@gmail.com

Community Houseplant Swap

03/26/2025 @ 10:00am - 03/29/2025 @ 6:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leicester Library Community Houseplant swap.

YMCA Mobile Market

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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.

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

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.

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
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

AARP TaxAide Volunteer Tax Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Beginning January 21, 2025, to request a tax preparation appointment: 

Call 828-669-8610 (Calls are answered on Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30 PM by Melinda at the Lakeview Center for Active Aging.)

or

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 Library
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. 

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.

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West Asheville Library Book Discussion--The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. Please join us!

Off-Site Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

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

These classes are financially supported by the Friends of Fairview Library. While the library community room is being occupied by a post-Helene debris removal service, the meditation classes will be held off-site.

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.

LEGO Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Cancelled
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Botany (ecoExplore)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
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 plants that call Western North Carolina their home!

Qigong with Allen Horowitz

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free Qigong classes with Allen Horowitz are back at Fairview Library every Thursday in March, 6-7pm. This class is open to all ages and fitness levels. No registration needed. Just show up!

Black Experience Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, River Mumma, by Zalika Reid-Benta.

Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: 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.