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Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you.

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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 "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.

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

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

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

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

A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! 

This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!

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 "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 "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Weaverville
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:


Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. 

No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!

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

Intro to Watercolor

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own landscape painting. No experience with painting is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

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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 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 "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.
Registration
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

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This event requires registration

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 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.

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.

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

Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

10:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

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

Join us for a book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! 

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

WNC Scale Model Club

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for stati (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

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

Join Librarian and Friend Jill Totman this Fall & Winter to discuss, "Books I Swore I'd Never Read Again!" Re-read classic titles will fresh perspective & new conversations.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an evening expanding your mind in fantastic realms and science futures, both pardisical and apocalyptical. Every month we will read another book from fantasy or science fiction...either classics or the newest best sellers.

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This event requires registration

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