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Baby Story Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

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Baby Gym

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Physical Activity

Age Group:

Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

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South Buncombe Library Bridge Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:

 

Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library!


All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary.

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Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Physical Activity

Age Group:

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: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone!

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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YMCA Mobile Market

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.  All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.

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Family Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity
Event Details:

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.

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 Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun
Event Details:

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.

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–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting 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: Language, 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.

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.

Asheville Junior Theater

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Performance
Event Details:

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

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.

Tween D&D with Raj

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

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

All players aged 10-12 are eligible.

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

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain 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 Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

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: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting 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 old.

Yoga with Ms. Jenn - Preschool through 2nd grade

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Pre-K through 2nd grade 

Join Ms. Jenn for fun yoga instruction featuring animal poses and mindful breathing. 

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.

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

10:30am–11:30am
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.

Hominy Creek Comfort Makers

10:30am–1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration
Event Details:

If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville 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. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys.

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

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Build LEGO creations and make friends! LEGOs are provided - please do not bring your own. Children under age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Library - Virtual Event
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. 

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.

Tech. Time- One on One Help with Technology Related Tasks

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

During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task.

Baby Gym 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 Gym 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.