Upcoming Events

This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. All quiet crafts are welcome!

This is a drop-in crafting program intended for community of all ages.

The library will provide food, so that families and community members can feed their creativity and their body!

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.

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Newsies JR.". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical.

About the Play

Join Kimberly from Sand Hill Flower Stand in making a flower crown!

Sand Hill Flower Stand has provides the Enka-Candler Library with beautiful fresh flowers in season!

Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

Friends of the East Asheville Public Library present a talk by local legend John Boyle, the "Answer Man."

Free. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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

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

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

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.

Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.

Enjoy a morning of play and socializing at the North Asheville Library on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am! Intended for babies in the 0-18 months range with their caregivers. A selection of toys will be provided.

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 1-2  pm (new time!). Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at home.

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 months to 18 months.

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

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

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

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