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Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga Workshop

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairview Meeting Room at Fairview Library

Program Type:

Classes, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day with a joyful, uplifting Laughter Yoga workshop led by Valerie Clote, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.

NC Works Logo

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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Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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.

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

9:00am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), 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.), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Event Details:

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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.

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.

Enka History Book Club - The Secret Chord

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Event Details:

The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

The selection for January will be The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: 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 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.

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.

Hora del cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, 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.

Read To A Dog with Hayley!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.

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.

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

9:00am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), 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.), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Event Details:

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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.

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.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: 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 - 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.

Hora del cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, 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.

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

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.

Enka Evening Book Club - James

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
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 6-7 PM.

The selection for February will be "James" by Percival Everett.

Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres

9:00am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), 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.), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Literacy
Event Details:

You become the Storyteller!  At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories.

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday!  Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends!  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.

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.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 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.