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This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group
This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning, and make some new friends along the way!  Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Black Mountain Library
Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Informational, Nature/Environment
Event Details:

Learn how to start seeds indoors and care for young plants until they’re ready for your garden.

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

LEGO Club!

10:00am–11:30am
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month! Build unique LEGO architecture and display your own LEGO creations at the library. *Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, we have plenty!

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Technology Troubleshoot - Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology, Drop In
Event Details:

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: West Asheville Library
Room: West Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Stay afterward to socialize and play with the large building blocks and other toys. Baby sensory toys are also available.

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.

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

Hora del cuento - Bilingual Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Language, Literacy, Story Time
Event Details:

An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
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
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Intergenerational LEGO Club

10:30am–11:30am
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: Swannanoa Library
Room: Swannanoa Meeting Room
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: Family Fun, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in for a casual hour of LEGO building! 

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.

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

Bouncing Books! Music & Movement Story Time @ the YMCA

11:00am–12:00pm
Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Music, Physical Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive story time on the first Saturday of each month at Ferguson Family YMCA! Sing, dance, play, and read with Librarian Kate from Enka-Candler 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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!

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group

Author Visit: Nora Shalaway Carpenter Hybrid Event with Malalprops

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Author Event, Community Collaboration, Lecture/Speaker, Literary
Event Details:

In collaboration with Malaprops; come and listen as local author and editor Nora Shalaway Carpenter presents her new YA anthology, Onward: 16 Climate Fiction Short Stories to Inspire Hope, in conversation with English and Creative Writing

This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weaverville Library
Room: Weaverville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM, Story Telling
Registration Required
Event Details:

Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This event is in the "Adult" group
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!

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teen (ages 12-18)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you brave enough to join Enka-Candler Library's New Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club? Adventures will take place on one Saturday per month from 2:30-4:30 in our Community Room. Players should be between the ages of 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project.  No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn!

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.

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.

This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group

Baby Gym

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)
Program Type: Physical Activity
Event Details:

Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months. 

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Pack Memorial Library
Room: Pack Memorial Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Literacy/Technology
Event Details:

During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
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

Drumming and Rhythms 101: An Introduction to Hand Drums and Rhythm

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
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
Program Type: Classes, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun, and no drumming experience is needed.

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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Library
Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children 18 months to 3 years.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Enka-Candler Walking Book Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Enka-Candler Library
Room: Enka-Candler Library - Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. 

No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books!

This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

10:00am–10:45am
Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Library Branch: North Asheville Library
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
Event Details:

Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Library
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Drop In, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:

 

Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library!


All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary.

This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group
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

Quilting Bee with the Asheville Quilt Guild

10:00am–2:00pm
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Library Branch: East Asheville Library
Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.