Black Mountain

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105 N Dougherty St
Black Mountain, NC 28711
United States

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East Asheville

10:00am-8:00pm

3 Avon Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States

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Enka-Candler

10:00am-8:00pm

1404 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
United States

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Fairview

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1 Taylor Road
Fairview, NC 28730
United States

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Leicester

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1561 Alexander Road
Leicester, NC 28748
United States

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North Asheville

10:00am-8:00pm

1030 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
United States

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Oakley/South Asheville

10:00am-6:00pm

749 Fairview Road
Asheville, NC 28803
United States

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Pack Memorial

10:00am-8:00pm

67 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
United States

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South Buncombe/Skyland

10:00am-8:00pm

260 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
United States

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Swannanoa

10:00am-6:00pm

101 W. Charleston Ave
Swannanoa, NC 28778
United States

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Weaverville

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41 N. Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
United States

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West Asheville

10:00am-8:00pm

942 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
United States

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

An image of a puppet slug and snail.

Slug and Snail: A Puppet Show

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Swannanoa Library- Outdoor Classroom at Swannanoa

Program Type:

Performance, Story Telling

Age Group:

Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)

Open

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.

Movie poster for plastic people

Earth Day Celebration! Screening of Plastic People and Seed Bombs

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium

Age Group: Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Nature/Environment

Event Details:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is our power, our planet. Knowledge is power so we'll start this event with a screening of the Plastic People, a documentary that investigates the lasting effects of plastic on our bodies and world.

YMCA Healthy Living Mobile Unit 4th Wednesday of Every Month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Enka-Candler Library

YMCA Mobile Market at Enka-Candler Library

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Enka-Candler Meeting Room at Enka-Candler

Program Type:

Community Service/Service Project

Age Group:

Adult, Family (children of all ages)

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.

cameos of 6 poets with event info

Celebration of Poetry

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Fairview Library at Fairview

Program Type:

Author Event, Literary, Performance

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Fairview

Room: Fairview Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Event, Literary, Performance

Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry at Fairview Library.

garden workshop

Garden Decor: a DIY workshop

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

Pack Memorial Activity Room at Pack Memorial

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Nature/Environment

Age Group:

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

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.

The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

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

Library Branch: Black Mountain

Room: Black Mountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Event, Educational, Informational, Music

Event Details:

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

Flyer for event with drawings

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

Library Branch: Pack Memorial

Room: Special Collections Reading Room

Age Group: Adult

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

Event Details:

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/20)	Mon (4/21)	Tue (4/22)	Wed (4/23)	Thu (4/24)	Fri (4/25)	Sat (4/26)
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. 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 "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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 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. Minecraft Mania! 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 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. 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 "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. 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. Lego Time 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: STEAM/STEM Event Details: Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Asheville Room: East Asheville Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Informational, STEAM/STEM Event Details: Friends of the East Asheville Library present Birds of Asheville with Blue Ridge Audubon.