Upcoming Events

Name: Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi
Start: 2025-04-15T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-15T19:00:00-04:00
Location: East Asheville Librray

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Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

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Library Branch: East Asheville

Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

Will the Real Foster Sondley Please Stand Up?

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Local History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Local History/Genealogy

Event Details:

In 1931, lawyer, collector, and historian F.A. Sondley died leaving his massive collection of books, papers, and “brick-a-brac” in the public trust.

But who was Sondley—and why should we still care?

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How to Draw Faces the Paul Choi Way

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes

Age Group:

Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Open

Library Branch: East Asheville

Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate

Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

This is the second of two classes where you can learn to draw faces with April Flowstate artist-in-residence Paul Choi!

Open to anyone ages 10 and up. Space is limited, so please register to attend.

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This event requires registration

Slug and Snail: A Puppet Show

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom at Swannanoa

Program Type:

Performance, Story Telling

Age Group:

Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Open

Library Branch: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom

Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Program Type: Performance, Story Telling

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join us for a charming and uplifting performance, where a Snail and a Slug navigate a big storm together, facing challenges that are at times frightening and at times humorous. Their journey ultimately leads them to a heartfelt friendship.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

Earth Day Celebration! Screening of Plastic People and Seed Bombs

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment

Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the lasting effects of plastic on our bodies and world.

YMCA Healthy Living Mobile Unit 4th Wednesday of Every Month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Enka-Candler Library

YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Community Service/Service Project

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

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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.

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Tiny Tots Yoga

11:00am - 11:45am

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

Holiday Closing - Juneteenth

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, Off Site

Description:

Holiday Closing - Juneteenth

Family Storytime

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: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa 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: Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities!

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.

Star Trek Club June Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Pop culture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Holiday Closing - Independence Day

All Day 7/4 - 7/5

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:

Holiday Closing - Independence Day

Star Trek Club July Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Pop culture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Star Trek Club August Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Swannanoa

Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Pop culture

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

Description:

Holiday Closing - New Year’s Day

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