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Garden Decor: a DIY workshop

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial

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Arts & Crafts, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Activity Room

Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature/Environment

Event Details:

Paint a pot, design a fairy garden and plant some sunflower seeds.

Plus, join the Master Gardeners of Buncombe County to learn all about seeds and pollinators.

Materials provided while supplies last.

Name Change Clinic with the Pauli Murray Bar Association. Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Name Change and Gender Marker Correction Clinic

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm

East Asheville Meeting Room AB at East Asheville

Program Type:

Informational

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: East Asheville

Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Informational

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UPDATE: This workshop has shifted to workshop-style sessions. We'll host info sessions at 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm with time for individual support after a group presentation.

Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Language

Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

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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.

Courage, Resilience, and Artistry in the Land of Death: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Mountain Meeting Room at Black Mountain

Program Type:

Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Black Mountain

Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music

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The women’s orchestra at Auschwitz-Birkenau, composed entirely of prisoners, was unique in the Nazi camp system.

Swannatopia Presents: A Discussion on Helene Tree Failures

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Special Collections Reading Room at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Informational, Local History/Genealogy, Nature/Environment, Performance

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Special Collections Reading Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informational, Local History/Genealogy, Nature/Environment, Performance

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ISA Certified Master Arborist April Wilson and colleagues will share tree failure data collected post Helene, following a “crankie” performance by artist Primrose Coke and a report back from Experimental Forest Club/friends of the woods.

Pixellated scene with blue sky, trees, and grass as well as a creeper, sword, and pickaxe from the video game Minecraft. Text explains the Minecraft Mania program takes place Saturday April 26th from 2 to 3:30pm.

Minecraft Mania!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck at Oakley/South Asheville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Oakley/South Asheville

Room: Oakley/South Asheville Library - Back Deck

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM

Event Details:

Join fellow Minecraft fans for crafts, games, and a STEM building challenge inspired by the popular video game. Ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Two people hold up caricature drawings of themselves against a blue background.

Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

East Asheville Library Flowstate at East Asheville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

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Library Branch: East Asheville

Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate

Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In

Event Details:

Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

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All Day	This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. North Asheville Library: Closed for Building Refresh All Day 4/20 - 5/9 Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Library Branch: North Asheville Age Group: Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Other Event Details: Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of North Asheville Library and the Trust Fund for Buncombe County Public Libraries, the North Asheville Library is getting a much-needed interior refresh with full interior repainting and installation of new
10 am			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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Swannanoa Room: Swannanoa 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: Story Time Event Details: Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities! 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 "Family (children of all ages)" group. SilverArts Annual Art Show 04/26/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/08/2025 @ 12:00pm Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Library Branch: Pack Memorial Age Group: Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: SilverArts, "a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina", is a major component of the traditional athletic competition of North Carolina Senior Games. In a philosophy that strives to keep seniors healthy, active an 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 "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 "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. Reading MENtors- Spring Carnival w John Sutton 10:30am - 12:00pm 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: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler 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: Family Fun, Story Telling, Story Time Event Details: Join Reading MENtor John Sutton for a fun filled Saturday morning at the Enka Library! He'll be reading a story followed by a mini spring carnival with games, activities, crafts, and a prize wheel.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult, Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Enka-Candler Room: Enka-Candler Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Community Service/Service Project Event Details: The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family.
1 pm
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. YMCA Mobile Market 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Leicester Room: Leicester Library - Outside Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Community Collaboration, Health & Wellness, Informational Event Details: The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 2-3 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. All are welcome, regardless of income or family size.
3 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. Cancelled Read To A Dog! (with Hayley) 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Asheville Room: North Asheville Library 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.
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: Layla the Labradoodle 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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. Slug and Snail: A Puppet Show 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages) Closed Registration Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Swannanoa Room: Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Performance, Story Telling Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a charming and uplifting performance, where a Snail and a Slug navigate a big storm together, facing challenges that are at times frightening and at times humorous. Their journey ultimately leads them to a heartfelt friendship. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Office Hours and Drop-in Portraits with artist Paul Choi 5:15pm - 7:00pm Adult, Family (children of all ages) This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family (children of all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Library Flowstate Age Group: Adult, Family (children of all ages) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In Event Details: Drop in to talk about the artistic process with Paul Choi, this month's Flowstate Artist in Residence, and have Paul draw your portrait in his singular style!

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