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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Drop In, Literary, Performance
Event Details:

Meet local authors and illustrators at the third annual Write Local, Read Local Fair! Authors will be selling and signing copies of their work throughout the library and author readings will occur during the afternoon.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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

Tai Chi for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

This 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form t

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!

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

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:


Spanish Conversation Practice Group

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

Learn about Hiking El Camino De Santiago

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Come see how a 500 mile hike across Spain can be the experience of a lifetime.

Join Librarian and Friend Martha Harney to learn:

The History of the Trail 

Route Details & Distances 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

TBR: Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The TBR (To-Be-Read) Book Club meets every month at the Black Mountain Public Library. Call or email the library for this month's selection.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pack Bookclub

10:30am - 11:45am
Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
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. The book for October 2024 is "The Girl With the Louding Voice" by Abi Dare

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

Our VOICE on-site social worker, bilingual Information and Assistance

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

An Our VOICE social worker will be at the Enka Library once a month for information and assistance. This session will be provided to inform community members about sexual assault and human trafficking resources that Our VOICE provides.

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

Cherokee Storytellers Session 3

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Local History/Genealogy, Performance, Story Telling
Event Details:

Register for event here:

https://events.aarp.org/event/TogetherWeSurviveTHREE/summary

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dog Behavior 101 Workshop + Q&A

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Does your pup pull when on leash? Bark excessively? Overreact to new people, other dogs, noises, places? Guard their food or toys?

Everwonder what makes your dog tick, what prompts them to do some of the things they do?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The November 13 event will be recipes for warm drinks this season.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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

Creative Writing Group online

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Other
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Community Collaboration, Lecture/Speaker, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

10:00am - 4:30pm
Adult
Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association in partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

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

10:00am - 2:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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), 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 "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

This 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form t

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening
Event Details:

We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watch a movie, join us.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. This is the small group discussion and is limited to 8 people.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. 

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Ashley English has authored 11 cookbooks on many topics. She'll lead us through hands-on preparations for her favorite holiday recipes and gifts.

The November 20 event focuses on hosting a holiday cookie exchange.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.