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This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Watercolor: Sunflower Bouquet

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own painting of sunflowers in a vase. No experience with painting is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Southern Appalachian Storytelling with Michael Reno Harrell

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Telling
Registration Required
Event Details:

Michael Reno Harrell will be telling stories in his signature Southern Appalachian style at the Pack Library. "Easy” is as good an adjective to describe Michael’s style as any.

Branches:
Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville, Off Site
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.

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: 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.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

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: Community Collaboration, 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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

WNC Scale Model Club

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

The Little Mermaid Preview With Asheville Community Theater

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "The Little Mermaid". This will be an opportunity to hear from the actors and director, and to hear some of the songs from the musical. Register in advance to guarantee a seat.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

Puppet Playtime

10:00am - 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: East Asheville
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: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Black Mountain
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.

Baby Gym

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Library
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.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

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
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.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.

Baby Gym

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Leicester
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: West Asheville
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Fury by Alex Michaelides. This is the small group meeting with attendance limited to 8.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Free For All: The Public Library. Documentary and Discussion.

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Fairview
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Film Screening, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Public libraries are such a staple of American communities, but how did this system come to be? Celebrate (and investigate) the history of our public libraries!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Community Service/Service Project
Event Details:

The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group.

YMCA Mobile Market

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester
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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.

Preschool Story Time

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group.

Baby Story Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Weaverville
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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group.

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Beginners

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

The Leicester Library is excited to offer a 10 week Tai Chi for Beginners Series taught by Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC,  a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration