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This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group

Arbor Day Workshop: Celebrating Trees with Nature Printing

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

What better way to celebrate Arbor Day than by printing with leaves and tree rings from our favorite trees? Nature printing is the art of printing with pressed and inked specimens. This practice dates back to the 15th century.

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

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.

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

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

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

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.

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

Family Storytime

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 Meeting Room AB
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.

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

Family Crafternoons: Make a garden marker

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a garden marker to remember what you planted where! 

All materials will be provided. No registration necessary. 

This activity is for all ages, but adults must stay with children. 

 

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

Intro. to Filmmaking Workshop

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to make or participate in the making of a 1 minute short-film?

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

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Stitch N Listen

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. All quiet crafts are welcome!

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

Intergenerational Make & Munch: Paper Flowers

5:00pm–7:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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, Drop In, Family Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a drop-in crafting program intended for community of all ages.

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.

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

Flower Crown Making With Sand Hill Flower Stand

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kimberly from Sand Hill Flower Stand in making a flower crown!

Sand Hill Flower Stand has provides the Enka-Candler Library with beautiful fresh flowers in season!

Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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

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.

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

Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library - Virtual Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Since its publication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron has been used by all types of artists to reconnect with their creativity and become inspired and productive.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Family Storytime

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.

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

Guest Author Storytime with Audrey Perrott

9:00am–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 Meeting Room AB
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, Author Event, Family Fun, Literacy, Literary, Story Time
Event Details:

In collaboration with Malaprops, we are bringing author Audrey Perrott to the East Asheville library for a special Storytime event!  Join us as Audrey reads her brand-new children's book ONCE UPON A TAIL!

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

Recycled Paper Flower Craft

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One Buncombe
Event Details:

Create a unique paper flower bouquet using recycled paper from books, magazines, comics, and maps! Our friend Linda is hosting this fun afternoon of crafting and camaraderie. All supplies are included, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Cancelled
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
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!

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

May the Fourth be with you: A Galactic Library Celebration

4:00pm–6:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Family Fun, Pop culture
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the Library with a galaxy of activities, including: 

4pm - Presentation by Amy Ratcliffe, local author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy   

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

Writing From the Top of Your Head

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're feeling paralyzed by perfection in your creative life, you are not alone! So many writers struggle to write freely and end up feeling what they write is not good enough to show the world.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.