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Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
East Asheville Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Jobs/Careers

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

The Blue Ridge Mountains are in the background with a hazy peach colored sky. The Pisgah Legal Services Logo(scales of justice) sits bottom right..

Disaster Relief and Legal Aid with Pisgah Legal at the Weaverville Library

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Weaverville Meeting Room at Weaverville Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Financial, Informational

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Financial, Informational
Event Details:

Asheville Poverty Initiative Logo

Unlabel Poverty: A Panel Discussion and Photo Experience

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Educational

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational
Event Details:

At this event Asheville Poverty Initiative's Realities of Poverty Educators will share their lived experience in poverty and houselessness focusing on the human experience, systemic barriers and the strength of community. 

Yoga Frog Author Event with Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Yoga Frog with Author Nora Carpenter

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Physical Activity

Age Group:

Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Start your new year's resolutions at the library! Come join local author and certified yoga instructor, Nora Carpenter, for yoga, a craft, and her children's book Yoga Frog.

Books Alive with Ms. Ann Saturday, January 24th 10:30-11:30 AM

Books Alive With Ms. Ann

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a magical story time featuring the marvelous Ms. Ann of Books Alive. Read, sing, play and dance as we celebrate all the wonders of reading books aloud together.

Snowflake cutting drop-in program is Saturday, January 24th from 2:00-3:30pm at the Oakley Library. Intended audience is school age children K-5th, tweens, and teens.

Snowflake Cutting Drop-in Program

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room at Oakley/South Asheville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come and learn how to cut snowflakes in various patterns.

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Snow STEM Lab for homeschoolers

10:00am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Decorate gingerbread houses and enjoy fun winter and snow STEM experiments. All homeschoolers welcome. Materials provided while supplies last. 

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

Watercolor Stained Glass

2:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop-in at the Swannanoa Library to create stained glass style art with pens and watercolors! 

Afternoon Art Experience

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

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.

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Yoga Frog with Author Nora Carpenter

10:00am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Start your new year's resolutions at the library! Come join local author and certified yoga instructor, Nora Carpenter, for yoga, a craft, and her children's book Yoga Frog.

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.

Art Exploration for Teens & Adults: Collage at the Weaverville Library

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Event Details:

Step back into the simple joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly, guided workshop with Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk, Weaverville’s new community art initiative.

Snowflake Cutting Drop-in Program

2:00pm–3:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Come and learn how to cut snowflakes in various patterns.

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.

WNC Scale Model Club

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
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 static (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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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.

Hold for library programs

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Classes, Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project

Family Storytime - IN CHILDRENS AREA FOR BOOK SALE!

10:30am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Fake It 'Til You Make It: Alcohol Ink Coasters

11:30am–1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you craft? Because I don't. But we aren't letting that stop us! 

Join your local librarian for some 'trial and error' crafting. Let’s learn something new together!

Community Art Supply Swap

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In
Event Details:

Do you have art and craft supplies you don't need but can't bear to toss?

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

Paper Play: Victorian Puzzle Purses

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Note: This is a repeat of the January event; please register for one or the other.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
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!

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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.

Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Thursday evening of each month at the Fairview Library.

Family Storytime - IN CHILDRENS AREA FOR EARLY VOTING!

10:30am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Music, Story Time

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.

Afternoon Art Experience

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.

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.