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Fake It 'Til You Make It: Alcohol Ink Coasters

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you craft? Because I don't. But we aren't letting that stop us! 

Join your local librarian for some 'trial and error' crafting. Let’s learn something new together!

Tom Haney

Made by Hand: Meet Artist Tom Haney

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Tom will share his creative process and inspiration. His work was recently highlighted on the PBS show, My Home NC!

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Stitch N Listen

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Asheville Library at West Asheville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Technology Troubleshoot Drop In Enka-Candler Library, Wednesdays from Jan 14th-April 29th 10 AM - 12 PM

Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. 

Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. 

Tech Connect

Tech Connect: One-on-One Tech Help with a Librarian

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy/Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you!

Frozen Sing-Along Movie at Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Family Sing-Along Movie Night

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library

Program Type:

Family Fun, Film Screening

Age Group:

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: Family Fun, Film Screening
Event Details:

Families are welcome to come to the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for a sing-along version of "Frozen." Popcorn and water will be provided! Snacks and seats are on a first-come, first-served basis! Costumes encouraged, but not required!

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Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Jobs/Careers

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Jobs/Careers
Event Details:

Need help with your job search? NCWorks staff will be on hand to provide free assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some of the services they provide:

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Sowing Circle Presents: Vegetable Garden Workshop with Leonora Stefanile, Manager, Dr. John Wilson Community Garden

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Eager for spring gardening, but wondering where to start? This program will cover how to grow a home-scale vegetable garden in the Southern Appalachians.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Planning Your Garden

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Gardening in the mountains presents its unique set of challenges with our rocky clay soil and high humidity. Learn how to prepare soil for a garden, what tends to grow well in our region, and when to plant. Weather permitting!

Homeschool Recycle-rama

10:30am–11:30am
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, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Repurpose trash into treasure!

Make bird feeders, jewelry, organizers, and more!

Materials provided. All ages welcome.

 

Please donate the following by March 17th: 

The Brilliance of Birds: Bird walk and talk

9:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a soaring dive into the fascinating world of birds!  We will take time to walk about the library grounds to observe and listen to local birds before heading inside for a discussion on bird senses, language and migration.&nbsp

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

ecoEXPLORE-Botany Season

3:30pm–5:15pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't?

Community Houseplant Swap

All Day 3/25–3/28
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Educational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Do you have extra houseplants or cuttings from a plant you'd like to give to a good home? Are you looking for a new plant to take care of? Come share the love of plants at the Leicester Library Community Houseplant swap.

Olivia Outdoors

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Music, Nature/Environment, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy folk songs about plants, animals, and the world around us, designed especially for ages 3–7. 

Saturday Garden Workshop: Planting Your Garden

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment, Physical Activity
Event Details:

It all starts with a seed! Learn how the benefits of direct seeding or transplanting differ from crop to crop. Learn how to direct seed cool weather crops, planting & caring for transplants, and why soil quality matters.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Organic Garden Maintenance

9:00am–11:00am
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Get familiar with helpful garden tools, best practices on weeding without disturbing soil & established plants, pruning for plant health & increasing yields, succession planting, and when & how to harvest most efficiently.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Good Bug/Bad Bug

9:00am–11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Identify common garden insects, learn their role in our local ecosystem, and assess if/when integrated pest management is necessary.

EcoExplore: Herpetology

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Community Collaboration, Educational, 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!

Outdoor Investigation: Beneath Our Feet

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5)
Program Type: Educational, Live animal, Nature/Environment, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what lives below our feet? Or what type of soil different plants need for healthy growth?

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.

Saturday Garden Workshop: Soil Health, Composting, and Covercrops

9:00am–11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Build & maintain soil health with crop rotation & nitrogen-fixing covercrops. Learn the importance of using tarps, cardboard, or barriers to protect soil between plantings, and how to turn your garden waste into compost!

Saturday Garden Workshop: Season Extension

9:00am–11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Giving Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:


Gardening doesn’t have to end with cold weather! Learn how to continue growing and harvesting greens, root vegetables, and herbs into fall and winter with row cover or greenhouses.