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Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

gracie

Read With Gracie!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling

Age Group:

Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
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Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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.

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Read With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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: Flora the Golden Retriever

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

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

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

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

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

Herpetology EcoEXPLORERS

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians!

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

Read With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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.

FUR & FEATHERS - Animal Ambassadors from May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

2:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Animal Ambassadors from May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees-McRae College.

EcoEXPLORE: Herpetology featuring a LIVE ANIMAL!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians!

Read With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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 With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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 With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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 With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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 With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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 With Gracie!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Children’s Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
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 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.