Week Calendar

Name: Manhattan Short Film Festival
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-18T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Buncombe County Public Libraries

Featured Events

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Film Screening

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Open

Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Film Screening

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Better late than never!

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

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

Shirt that's been dyed with shibori technique

Shibori T-Shirt Dyeing with Waxon Studio

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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Closed

Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Shibori– traditional Japanese style tie-dye– is simple and pleasing to the eye. An expert from Waxon Studio will show you how to create a beautiful t-shirt that you can take home with you.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Trust Fund for BCPL - Interest and Information Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Enka-Candler Library at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Informational

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Enka-Candler

Room: Enka-Candler Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Informational

Event Details:

The Trust Fund for Buncombe County Libraries (TFBCPL) needs your assistance. To learn more about TFBCPL and how you can make a difference for Buncombe County Public Libraries in 2025, please join us for this informational session.

Trust Fund for BCPL - Interest and Information Meeting

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

East Asheville Library at East Asheville

Program Type:

Informational

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: East Asheville

Room: East Asheville Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Informational

Event Details:

Winter Reading Challenge for Kids at ALL LIBRARIES

All Day 2/14

Pack Memorial Library at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Family Fun

Age Group:

Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library

Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18)

Program Type: Family Fun

Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors.

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All Day	Closing Swannanoa Library Closed All Day 12/10 - 1/31 Branches: Swannanoa Description: The Swannanoa Library is closed. Please visit any of the other libraries in our system,
		Closing Holiday Closing - Martin Luther King Day 2025 All Day Branches: Black Mountain, East Asheville, Enka-Candler, Fairview, Leicester, North Asheville, Oakley/South Asheville, Pack Memorial, South Buncombe/Skyland, Swannanoa, Weaverville, West Asheville Description: Holiday Closing - Martin Luther King Day 2025	This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Hurricane Helene Art Collection by Kira Bursky Exhibit 01/21/2025 @ 10:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 8:00pm Teen (ages 12-18), Adult This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: West Asheville Room: West Asheville Library Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: Artwork exhibition in our community room during normal operating hours.
						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. Winter Reading Challenge for Kids at ALL LIBRARIES All Day Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18) 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. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Library Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18) Program Type: Family Fun Event Details: As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, your kids and teens might find themselves itching for something fun to do indoors.
10 am			This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Activity 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 ages 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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville 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 ages 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 "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. Puppet Playtime 10:00am - 11:30am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages) 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. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room 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: Drop In, Family Fun, STEAM/STEM Event Details: Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's programming room to give kids and families time for free play with our stash of puppets. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. 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. Preschool Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Black Mountain Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Gym 10:30am - 11:30am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Physical Activity Event Details: Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb. 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. 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. Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages) 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. Library Branch: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room 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: Language, 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. Preschool Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool (ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Weaverville Room: Weaverville Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Story time will be followed by a craft activity. 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 Story Time 10:30am - 11:15am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Black Mountain Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Preschool Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool (ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5) Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time Event Details: Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Meeting Room Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.	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.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room 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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. Hora del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room Age Group: Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family. This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 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 "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Toddler Playtime 10:30am - 11:30am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) This event is in the "Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.)" group. Library Branch: North Asheville Room: North Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.) Program Type: Drop In, Family Fun Event Details: While our Youth Services Librarian is out on leave from October-December, we will offer a weekly Toddler Playtime in the Community Room from 10:30-11:30am on Fridays (no Storytime, sorry!). Children and caregivers can play and socialize.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Time 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial 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) 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. Library Branch: West Asheville 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 "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. 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 - 11:30am Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages) 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. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Literacy, STEAM/STEM, Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Get ready to dance and sing as well as listen to stories with an accompanying craft happening the second half of Story Time! All ages 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. This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Spanish Conversation Practice Group 10:30am - 11:30am Teen (ages 12-18), Adult This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Program Type: Language Event Details: Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with Intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. 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. Reading MENtors: Mac Stanley 10:30am - 12:00pm Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.), Toddler (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.), Preschool (ages 3-5), Family (children of all ages) 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. Library Branch: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room 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 Reading MENtors featuring a story read by Mac Stanley followed by giant yard game stations, puzzle station, and creative crafts.
11 am				This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Gym 11:00am - 12:00pm Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Drop In, Physical Activity Event Details: Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months.	This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Gym 11:00am - 12:00pm Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial 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. The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue. You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions. Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation. The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Club at Fairview Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library - Outside Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Fairview Library will now host a monthly Friday book discussion group! We will follow the same booklist as the Bookmarked online discussion group that meets monthly on Tuesdays. You are welcome to attend both!
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: West Asheville Room: West Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Informational, Physical Activity Event Details: Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention January 22nd through March 14th. Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00-1:00. West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: West Asheville Room: West Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Informational, Physical Activity Event Details: Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention January 22nd through March 14th. Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00-1:00. West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806.
1 pm							This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Manhattan Short Film Festival 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Open Required This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Program Type: Film Screening Required Seats Remaining: 84 Event Details: Better late than never! Disclaimer(s) This event requires registration Participants consuming food and beverage do so at their own risk.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. North Asheville Branch Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: North Asheville Room: North Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's book: Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.				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. Create a Sock Creature! 2:00pm - 3:30pm School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18) 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. Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville Room: Oakley/South Asheville - Children's Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Turn plain old socks into fun new friends! Join us Saturday, January 25th from 2 - 3:30pm to create a no-sew sock creature! We'll have instructions and supplies for you to make a rabbit, caterpillar, monster, or sock-topus! 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Story Time 3:30pm - 4:30pm Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: Weaverville Room: Weaverville Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Family Fun, Literary, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Story time will be followed by free play time. 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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age - (grades K-5) This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5) Program Type: STEAM/STEM Event Details: Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs! Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.	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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. Read To A Dog (Registration Required) 3:00pm - 4:00pm School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages) 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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. Library Branch: North Asheville Room: North Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal Event Details: Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants 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 "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Preschool Story Time 3:30pm - 4:00pm Preschool (ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 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. Off-Site Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Mattie Decker 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library - Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classes, Drop In, Health & Wellness Event Details: Now being held at Flying Cloud Farm. Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Baby Story Time 3:30pm - 4:00pm Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) This event is in the "Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.)" group. Library Branch: West Asheville Room: West Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Baby (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.) Program Type: Story Time Event Details: A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome. Stay afterward to socialize with other parents and let your baby play with our baby sensory toys. 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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. LEGO Hour 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age - (grades K-5) This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5) Program Type: Family Fun, STEAM/STEM Event Details: Join us for free-form LEGO building every other Thursday afternoon, at 3:30pm! All ages 5 and up are welcome, but anyone under 10 years old will need to be accompanied by a caregiver.	This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group. After School Art Experience--Pop Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12) This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. This event is in the "Tween (ages 10-12)" group. Library Branch: Fairview Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Brazilian artist, Romero Britto, is known for colorful and fanciful paintings. Come learn more about this amazing artist! Then, using markers create your own bright vision of hope and joy. All materials provided. 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.
4 pm			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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever 4:00pm - 5:00pm School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages) 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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal Event Details: Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Disclaimer(s) This event requires registration This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Manhattan Short Film Festival 4:30pm - 7:30pm Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Open Required This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Program Type: Film Screening Required Seats Remaining: 86 Event Details: Better late than never! Disclaimer(s) This event requires registration Participants consuming food and beverage do so at their own risk.	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. Winter Tales with Storyteller Carolina Quiroga 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12) 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. Library Branch: West Asheville Room: West Asheville Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12) Program Type: Family Fun, Performance, Story Telling Event Details: Winter Tales 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 "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. Birding For Kids - Ornithology (ecoExplore) 4:00pm - 5:00pm School Age - (grades K-5) This event is in the "School Age - (grades K-5)" group. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Meeting Room Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5) Program Type: Educational, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM Event Details: Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home!
5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Collaboration, Drop In, Educational Event Details: Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library!	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 This event is in the "Teen (ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room Age Group: Teen (ages 12-18), Adult Program Type: Classes, Educational, Music Event Details: Please note: Due to a scheduled library closure, January lessons are on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Exhibition opening: ReClaim the RAD: Flood Debris Resurrected into Art 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Room: Special Collections Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Local History/Genealogy Event Details: Originally created by and exhibited at the Czart Gallery from November 2024 – January 2025, Buncombe County Special Collections is proud to host this exhibition featuring local artists who have create Disclaimer(s) Participants consuming food and beverage do so at their own risk. This event is in the "Adult" group. WesFest- A Public Library Program for Wes Anderson Enthusiasts in 3 Parts 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening Event Details: We'll be hosting a themed activity plus film once a month during the wintry months. If you're someone who enjoys having a movie on while crafting, or someone who just wants to watch a movie, join us.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Black Experience Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library - Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Bookmarked: Online Library Book Club discusses Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Fairview Room: Fairview Library - Virtual Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: This event requires registration. Disclaimer(s) This event requires registration

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