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This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
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 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

Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop

8:00am–5:30pm
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

What You Learn

In this full-day training, you’ll learn how to help young people ages 12-18. Topics include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, social media, substance use and ADHD. You’ll be able to: 

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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

Art Exploration for Adults and Teens: Collage!

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Step back into the simple joy of childhood art class in this beginner friendly, guided workshop with Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk, Weaverville’s new community art initiative.

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:

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!

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

Upbeat: An Intro to Rhythm and Drumming

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

We are SO excited to welcome The Rhythmic Arts Project of Asheville (or TRAP) to the Weaverville Library for the first time!

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
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 "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
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
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Brandon’s Special Chair Yoga and Meditation for Adults Class

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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

Flatfooting for Beginners

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.

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.

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This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
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 "Family (children of all ages)" group

Origami In Bloom!

10:00am–11:30am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Fairview Library
Room: Fairview Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Event Details:

Come celebrate the beginning of spring at the Fairview Library!

In this all-ages origami workshop, you’ll learn how to fold two simple forms — a tulip and a stem — that come together to create a beautiful paper flower.

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

Flatfooting for Beginners

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Classes, Local History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome local dance instructor Linda Block for an introduction to flatfoot dancing, a traditional Appalachian style.

Ages 10+ welcome. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Educational, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:
 
Want to join us for our Tuesday bridge club games, but don't know the first thing about bridge?  Have you always wanted to learn?
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.