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Drop-In Job Help with NC Works

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library

Program Type:

Drop In, Jobs/Careers

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: North Asheville 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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My Story: Celebrating Four Memoirs from the Mountains of WNC: Fourth in series: Talk by Tanya Davis, featuring her memoir Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Asheville Meeting Room at West Asheville Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Literary, Online Program

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Literary, Online Program
Event Details:

My Story: Three great Memoirs by WNC Authors:  Lecture Series at West Asheville Library sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Foundation. Everyone has a story. Many of us attempt to put our story in writing. Some of us get published.

Dulcimer Concert

Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra: Winter Concert

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a winter concert at the library! For centuries, the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer has been a major contributor to the development of traditional music of the Southern Appalachians.

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YMCA Mobile Market - Different Date and Time for December

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leicester Library - Outside at Leicester Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Library - Outside
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

December's YMCA Mobile Market will be on the THIRD Wednesday of the month and from 11 am -12 pm. 

Asheville Junior Theater will be at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Asheville Junior Theater

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland Library

Program Type:

Community Collaboration

Age Group:

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
Event Details:

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

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Asheville Community Theatre Preview of Disney's Frozen Jr.

6:00pm–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: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this special sneak preview of Asheville Community Theatre's "Frozen Jr.". 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.

Nutcracker with Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

10:30am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a spectacular seasonal ballet performance. Ballerinas from the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville will bring the Nutcracker to life, performing portions of the ballet as it’s read aloud.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creative Writing Group Winter Reading and Open Mic

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Leicester Library
Room: Leicester Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Performance, Story Telling
Event Details:

Join members of the Creative Writing group for a festive winter Open Mic. All are welcome to share their writing. Attendees are encouraged to bring a short piece of poetry, short story, essay, or a novel excerpt to share (5-7 minutes please).

Disclaimer(s)

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

An Evening of Holiday Tunes with Asheville Jazz Collective's 3-Tet Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy some holiday tunes, jazz, and blues with Asheville Jazz Collective's 3-tet at Pack Memorial Library.

Christmas Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy a family storytime with books, songs, and a visit from Santa!

A Christmas craft will follow.

All ages 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.

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Kid's Christmas Sing-Along with Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady

4:00pm–5:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), 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: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), 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: Family Fun, Music, Performance
Event Details:

Sonia Brooks, the Moosic Lady, sings Christmas songs so you can sing along. Tap 'n shake with shakers and tapping sticks to help her make the music.

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.

Bilingual Birdies

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome. 

Bilingual Birdies

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Bilingual Birdies

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Bilingual Birdies

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Bilingual Birdies

10:30am–11:15am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: Music, Performance, Story Time
Event Details:

Every first Friday, sing along to songs in English and Spanish with a special performance presented by Bilingual Birdies. Tickets are no longer needed. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers 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.

Asheville Junior Theater

3:30pm–4:30pm
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: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Performance
Event Details:

🎭 Acting Class for Kids! 🎭
Every 3rd Wednesday at the Library

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.