Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Liz Z Pardu and Keep NC Weird

Keep NC Weird! The Strange & Macabre History of Our State

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Local History/Genealogy, Story Telling

Age Group:

Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy, Story Telling
Event Details:

"Keep NC Weird" is a one-hour journey through the strangest history, most eccentric characters, and darkest folklore of the Old North State.

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

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. 

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Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), 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.

BOOK CLUB!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Upcoming titles:

Disclaimer(s)

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

Friends of the East Asheville Library present "Is this as good as it gets?" How to transform relationships with Jennifer Fae

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Informational
Event Details:

The Friends of the East Asheville Library present "Is this as good as it gets?" How to transform relationships, with local author and artistJennifer Fae.

Free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Artist's Way Check-In: A Virtual Accountability Group

9:00am–10:00am
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 18 months-3 years old. 

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 Play Time at Enka-Candler Library!

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

Join the party and play!

Baby Story Time will be transforming into Baby Play Time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Music, bubbles, big foam blocks, tunnel mazes, puppets and sensory toys, oh my!

Perfect for 4-18 months.

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.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, and movement activities with Sadie from 10:30-11am. Appropriate for 18 months to 3 years old. Kids and caregivers can stay to play and socialize afterward until 11:30am!

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.

Community Building for Expectant and New Parents

3:00pm–4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

Join us every Friday between 3-4:30 pm for a casual gathering of expectant and new parents/caregivers of babies 0-18 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.

Family Storytime

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 Meeting Room AB
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.

LEGO Club!

10:00am–11:30am
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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

10:30am–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.

One Book, One Buncombe: Author Event With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Join us for a special afternoon with acclaimed author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the featured writer for Buncombe County’s 2026 One Book, One Buncombe Community Read.