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This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Family Story Time

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

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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.

This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Hora del cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Owls of the Carolinas

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join Pam Torlina from Conserving Carolina for an engaging presentation about the several species of owls found in the Carolinas, highlighting the special characteristi

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join local Graphic Designer, Artist, and Friend: Devon Burkhalter for this exciting junk journalling workshop for teens! This program is designed for teens ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Literacy, Story Telling
Registration Required
Event Details:

ATTN: January 10th session will meet at the First Baptist Church of Weaverville directly next to the library. We will meet in the downstairs room which is accessed via the parking lot behind the church.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
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.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Service/Service Project, Drop In
Event Details:

Out with the old in with the new! Come to Pack Library to trade your unwanted goods. Perhaps you received some holiday gifts that are more fit for regifting than keeping, or you've decided to declutter your space in the new year.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group

Improv ages 8-12

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Story Telling
Event Details:

Looking to step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test? Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. For ages 8-12.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:

 

Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library!


All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

10:00am–2:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Stitch N Listen

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. 

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Colorful Snowflakes

3:30pm–5:30pm
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: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop-in at the Swannanoa Library to make some colorful snowflakes with coffee filters, markers, and other art supplies! 

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

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.

This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Asheville Community Theatre Preview of RENT

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "RENT". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical. 

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