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Workday in the Garden

9:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Family Fun
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a few hours getting your hands dirty in the lovely Leicester Library Giving Garden.  

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Climate Cafe for our Community

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This event requires registration.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Music Jams in the Garden

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Drop In, Music, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  

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
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided

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
Event Details:

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.

Workday in the Garden

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Educational, Family Fun
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a few hours getting your hands dirty in the lovely Leicester Library Giving Garden.  

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Fantastic Fishes (Ichthyology)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered...what makes a fish, a FISH? How do they breathe so easily under the water? Why are they so slimy and hard to catch?

Libraries Closing at 2:30pm

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville
Description:

All Libraries will close at 2:30 on Friday for a staff event. We will reopen Saturday for our regular hours

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Family Movie Matinee: Hoot

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Film Screening
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and enjoy a Saturday afternoon matinee at the library.
Bring your own chair or blanket to get cozy on the floor.  Parents are expected to stay with children. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Learn about Polymer Clay with the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational
Event Details:

Learn how to work with polymer clay with the guidance of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Newcomers welcome to drop in to observe and practice. No supplies needed. Adults and teens 16 and above welcome. No registration required. 

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Putting Your Garden to Bed with Master Gardener John Bowen

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Bowen, as he shares tips for preparing your garden for the winter.

Medicare Basics with the Council on Aging

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

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!

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 

Drawing Barns in Pen and Ink with James Cassara

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This event requires registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing A Flicker in the Dark by  Stacy Willingham.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library.