Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Are you a walker? Do you like to read? Join the Enka-Candler Walking Book Club 2nd Tuesday of the Month 9:30-10:30 AM Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. We will be discussing our favorite books!

Enka-Candler Walking Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

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Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Language

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills.

Pink with "Mean Girls"

Asheville Community Theatre Preview of Mean Girls: High School Edition

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Performance

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: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Mean Girls: High School Edition". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical.

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

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, February 11, 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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Tiny Tots Yoga

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Swannanoa Meeting Room at Swannanoa Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Physical Activity

Age Group:

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
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
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!

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Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Library at Fairview Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Age Group:

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.

Seed Library Opens

Black Mountain Seed Library Opening Day!

All Day 2/14
Black Mountain Library at Black Mountain Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

The Black Mountain Seed Library opens for the growing season! Drop-in all day and choose from a variety of FREE seeds. Seed-starting packs will be available for FREE until supplies run out.

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Friends of Leicester Library meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Community Service/Service Project, Informational
Event Details:

The Friends of the Leicester Library will meet 5:30 pm in the Community Room at the library.  Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All are welcome. 

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

Early Voting - 2026 Primary Election

8:00am–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Voting
Event Details:

Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.

Early Voting Sites:

1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

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.

Stuffie Sleepover @ Enka-Candler Library!

10:00am–4:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun
Event Details:

Your fave stuffie is invited to the Stuffie Sleepover at Enka-Candler Library!

Stuffies will spend Friday night at the library listening to stories, playing games, and probably staying up very late.

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.

Book Club: James by Percival Everett

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library and online on the third Thursday of each month at 6PM. We read a variety of genres.

Homeschool Lunch Bunch: Family Board Games

12:00pm–2:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Enjoy family friendly board games provided by Tabletop Inn.

Bring a bag lunch and connect with other homeschool families.

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.

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.

STEM Fun Friday - Pizza Box Runs & Mazes

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Kids will construct their own maze-like ball runs inside of a PIZZA BOX. Portable STEM fun to bring home!

Black Mountain Seed Library Opening Day!

All Day
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

The Black Mountain Seed Library opens for the growing season! Drop-in all day and choose from a variety of FREE seeds. Seed-starting packs will be available for FREE until supplies run out.

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.

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 Library
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.

Friendship Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Share the love with great books! Our friend Graham Carson will be reading well-loved books about friendship and kindness. Stick around after the story time for a library seek & find adventure!

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: Watercolor

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Rediscover the joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly workshop with Kelly Reese and Jennifer Jacey of ArtFolk, Weaverville's new community art initiative. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Drop In Valentine Making

11:00am–2:00pm
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, Family Fun
Event Details:

Drop in and make a valentine for someone you love. We'll have paper, scissors, glue, stickers and other supplies. 

This is a drop in event for all ages, but parents must stay with children. 

Heart Warming Yoga and Craft with Ms. Brandon

2:00pm–3:30pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Classes, Family Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a series of fun, themed yoga classes with children's yoga instructor, Brandon Hudson! Yoga will be followed by a craft on the day's theme. Mats will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own!

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.

Youth Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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