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West Asheville Library Book Discussion--Large Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Please join us.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: West Asheville
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 Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm!  All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Drop-In Tea Blending Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hot tea comes in so many varieties and we can help you craft your perfect cup. Drop by anytime after 4pm to mix custom tea blends. Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options will be available.

Celebration of Poetry

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Literary, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry at Fairview Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 Story Time

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

Tiny Tots Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon for a fun combination of movement, songs, yoga poses, and breath techniques! This program is designed for children 1-3 and their caregivers.  Ms. Brandon is a local yoga instructor who specializes in working with children.

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Please contact Brea Kuykendall at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438 for more information or to register for series starting in April.

Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Paper Play: Leaf Printing for Arbor Day

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Set aside some special adult time to explore your creative side in an informal, positive, and relaxed gathering at Fairview Public Library. No experience required.

Celebrate your favorite trees by making leaf prints on paper.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

West Asheville Book Discussion--Zoom

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary, Online Program
Event Details:

Join us for a Zoom discussion of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. For Zoom information please email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org

After School Art Experience--Cubism

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn a bit about Cubism, an art movement popularized by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Then, using markers participants will create their own meaningful self-portrait that looks everything but realistic. 

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 Time

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

Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

8:00am - 9:30am
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Informational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

10:00am - 4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Join the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association for support navigating the process for legal name changes and/or gender marker corrections in North Carolina.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

SilverArts Annual Art Show

04/26/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/08/2025 @ 12:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina", is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of North Carolina Senior Games.  In a philosophy that strives to keep seniors healthy, active an

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
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.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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 - 11:30am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time!  All ages are welcome.

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
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.

Reading MENtors

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler 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: Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time
Event Details:

Reading MENtors is a reading initiative that encourages men from our community to celebrate that reading is for everyone.

Courage, Resilience, and Artistry in the Land of Death: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music
Event Details:

The women’s orchestra at Auschwitz-Birkenau, composed entirely of prisoners, was unique in the Nazi camp system.

Minecraft Mania!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville
Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join fellow Minecraft fans for crafts, games, and a STEM building challenge inspired by the popular video game. Ages 5 and up. No registration required.

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.