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Read to a Dog with Cooki the Shih Tzu

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 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.

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This event requires registration

Climate Resilience Writing Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Session 2: The Power of Community

Hurricane Helene Art Collection by Kira Bursky Exhibit

6:00pm - 8:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

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

Fiber artists rejoice! Our monthly fiber arts gathering is back on track. Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 6:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

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.

Intro to Drumming Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:


Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun and no drumming experience is needed. In this hour long session we will establish the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 6:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Anti-Valentine's Day Film Series

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Sometimes it's not you, it's everyone else. For those of you that are feeling disenchanted with Valentine's day this year, we'll be screening two movies over the course of February.

Winter Reading Challenge for Kids at ALL LIBRARIES

All Day
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors.

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 6:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

After School Art Experience--Fashion Design

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Interested in fashion? Learn how to create a 'croquis', a quick sketch of a person that fashion designers use for creating their designs. Then, using color pencils and ink, create fashions for your croquis.

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.

Button Making Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun
Event Details:

Button making! Last summer, we had great fun making all kinds of buttons. Come and see why. You can bring your own artwork from home, or make your own pictures while you're here.

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.

Tween D&D with Raj

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous tweens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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LEGO Club!

10:00am - 11:30am
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Meet the American Humane Hero Dog of the Year- Bo and his partner, Sgt. David Rowland

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Live animal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Join us for a special MENtors meet and greet with American Humane Hero Dog of the Year award winner, Bo, along with his partner Sgt. David Rowland!

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.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 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 Art Collection by Kira Bursky Exhibit

6:00pm - 8:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 6:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

Birding for Kids with ecoEXPLORE

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Educational, Informational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their 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.

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Hurricane Helene Art Exhibit by Kira Bursky Exhibit

10:00am - 6:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours. Please call 828-250-4750 if you are unsure of hours.

An Intro to Rhythm, Drumming, & Beyond with Scott Middleton from TRAP of Asheville

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

In this hour-long workshop, we will focus on rhythmic note values and their various subdivisions while touching upon accents, drum tones, rests, hand patterns, call and response interplay, popular and world drum beats, time signatures, playing alo

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration