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Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family.

Baby Story Time

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

A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 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.

Toddler Playtime

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

While our Youth Services Librarian is out on leave from October-December, we will offer a weekly Toddler Playtime in the Community Room from 10:30-11:30am on Fridays (no Storytime, sorry!). Children and caregivers can play and socialize.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

A FUN combination of movement, songs, yoga poses and breath techniques. Designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Mats will be provided.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!

Teen D&D with Raj

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

LEGO Club!

10:00am - 11:30am
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
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.

Tech Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: 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.

Intergenerational LEGO Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Swannanoa
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM

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.

Pilates Class- In person and online

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:


To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…

These classes are offered to the public free of charge.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra Holiday Concert

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

The Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra presents its free annual holiday concert. 

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
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 - 11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

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

Tai Chi for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

This 6-week class will be the second half of the  introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form t

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Leicester Library Book Discussion Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month we're discussing Redwood Court by De'Lana R. A. Dameron.  The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!

LEGO Club

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

Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.

Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.

Mammals of WNC with ecoEXPLORE

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Educational, Informational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of mammals that call Western North Carolina their home!

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 Evelyn the Goldendoodle

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
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: 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

WNC Repair Cafe

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In
Event Details:

WNC Mending Cafe volunteers will be present to repair clothing and fabric items. Drop-in at any time between 5 and 8 with your well-loved items. 

Friends of the Leicester Library

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

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