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WesFest- A Public Library Program for Wes Anderson Enthusiasts in 3 Parts

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

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: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, 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.

Play-Doh Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Play, Build, Create! Join us for Play-Doh Club at Enka-Candler Library on the third Wednesday of each month, right after Hora del Cuento=Bilingual Story Time. All Play-Doh and tools are provided. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

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.

Enka History Book Club - Black AF History

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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. For March the group will be reading and discussing "Black AF History" by Harriot.

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.

Blood Drive with the Blood Connection at Enka-Candler Library

3:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project
Event Details:

The Blood Connection will be at the Enka-Candler Library accepting donations on Thursday, February 20. Walk-ups or registration is welcome.

Read With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at Enka-Candler Library from 4-5 p.m. and read with Gracie! Gracie is a certified therapy dog who loves to meet new friends and read lots of books.

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 - 11:30am
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.

Homelessness Learning Series with the City of Asheville

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational
Event Details:

This 3-part learning series is presented by the Homeless Strategy Division of Community & Economic Development. 

Reading MENtors Story Time

10:30am - 12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, 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.

Homeward Bound Outreach - Supply and Information Popup

11:45am - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Homeward Bound will be tabling in the Enka-Candler Library from 11:45 AM- 1 PM on the last Wednesday of the month along with the YMCA Healthy Living Mobile Unit.

YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library

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
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your 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.

Homelessness Learning Series with the City of Asheville

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational
Event Details:

This 3-part learning series is presented by the Homeless Strategy Division of Community & Economic Development. 

Bouncing Books! Music & Movement Story Time @ the YMCA

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Music, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler Library.

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.

Enka Evening Book Club - Our Missing Hearts

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Event Details:

The Enka Evening Book Club will be meeting in our community room the first Tuesday of the month from 7- 8 PM.

The pick for March is Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, 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.

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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month for LEGO Club! We supply the LEGOs and you create amazing builds that will be displayed in the library for a whole month. 

Reading MENtors

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone.

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.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Language, 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.

OurVOICE- on-site social worker- bilingual information & assistance for survivors of sexual violence & trafficking

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Educational, Health & Wellness, 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.

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.