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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 "Adult" group
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Educational, Health & Wellness, Informational
Event Details:

Are you tired of being tired? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling truly rested — and it affects everything from mood and memory to long-term health.

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 "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Cancelled
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Pease note that this class will not take place on May 7 because the library will be closed for Staff Development Day.

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

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

Improv ages 8-12

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes, Story Telling
Event Details:

Looking to step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test? Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. For ages 8-12.

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

Upbeat: An Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Family Fun, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this free, educational and fun guided hand drum session. No drumming experience is needed. This one hour workshop will establish and reinforce the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.  

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group

Magic the Gathering for Tweens+

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. 

Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world.

All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Join Barbara Schauer, founder and lead teacher of our beloved  Weaverville Yoga for this gentle and invigorating practice at the Weaverville Library.

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

Free Improv Class at Asheville Brewing Company

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Performance
Event Details:

Step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test in this fun laid-back class. Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities.

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Laughter Yoga Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Celebrate being alive with a joyful, uplifting Laughter Yoga workshop led by Valerie Clote, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Community Collaboration, Educational, Informational, Lecture/Speaker, Literacy
Event Details:

Want to keep your child’s reading skills strong over the summer without turning reading into a battle?

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group

Magic the Gathering for Tweens+

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. 

Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world.

All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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.

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

Ukulele Lessons with the Asheville Ukulele Society

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Music
Event Details:

Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.