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Name: Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English
Start: 2024-12-04T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-04T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Buncombe County Public Libraries

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Savor Cozy Season with Ashley English

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain

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Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Black Mountain

Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational

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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 December 4 event features homemade gifts from the kitchen.

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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.

A Winter Journey with Blue Ridge Ringers

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

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Music, Performance

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Program Type: Music, Performance

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Experience the sounds of winter and the holidays with the Blue Ridge Ringers as they present “A Winter Journey" concert series.

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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.

Winter Program: Animal Tracks & Holiday Cards

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Leicester Meeting Room at Leicester

Program Type:

Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

School Age - (grades K-5)

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Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Meeting Room

Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)

Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM

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In this WNC Nature Center program, kids will learn about common animal tracks found in this area and create special animal track holiday cards!

Nutcracker with Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Music, Performance

Age Group:

Family (children of all ages)

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Family (children of all ages)

Program Type: Music, Performance

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Ballerinas from the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville will bring the Nutcracker to life, performing portions of the ballet as it’s read aloud. Attendees will get an opportunity to meet and take photos with the ballerinas.

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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.

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

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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

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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

Baby Gym

11:00am - 12:00pm

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)

Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity

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Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

YMCA Mobile Market

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Library - Outside

Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

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The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/30

Closing

Branches:

Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville

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Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving 2024

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

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Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness

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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

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational

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Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

Scribbles for Stress workshop: Unwind through creativity

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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This event requires registration.

During this hectic season, take a moment for yourself. Join us for a stress-relieving art workshop, designed for any skill or experience, to explore creativity as a way to reduce stress.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Holiday Closing - Christmas 2024

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Closing

Branches:

Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville

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Holiday Closing - Christmas 2024

Holiday Closing - New Year’s Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville

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Holiday Closing - New Year’s Day

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational

Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

Creative Writing Group online

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Adult

Library Branch: Leicester

Room: Leicester Library - Virtual Event

Age Group: 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.

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