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CANCELLED - Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Weaverville Space for this program is limited. Registration is required for individual sessions and dates. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call (828) 250-6482 to reserve your space.Join us at the Weaverville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. We offer back to back sessions beginning at 10:15 and 11:15 to accommodate lots of young yogis! Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Black Mountain A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time

Fairview A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time

Leicester A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Family Storytime

Swannanoa Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Gym

Pack Memorial 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. Library: Pack Memorial. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Art of Living: Introduction to Mindfulness (offsite)

Fairview Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.This Art of Living course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions.Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those who need one.Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and guides walks with Conserving Carolina.To contact Mattie for more information on Mindfulness: drmattie.decker@gmail.com or call 828-333-3508. This program is financially supported by Fairview Friends of the Library. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

West Asheville A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Creative Writing Group online

Leicester Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple - we just write and read our writing to each other.  This is a supportive and fun environment that gets your creative juices flowing with low stakes and lots of fun.  Writers with all levels of experience are invited to join. Email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org for the link to the online meeting. Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Free Sewing Repair for All with WNC Repair Cafe

Leicester Join us for this collaborative event with WNC Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers provide FREE hands-on instruction in the art of repair including stitching, mending, buttons, zippers, and more.The public is invited to bring in their worn out and damaged fabric items. Consider clothing, but also other common household items: a worn purse, favorite stuffed animal, torn backpack strap, old work gloves, couch cushion or curtain.Free repairs are offered in the spirit of Sustainability and Community Resiliency. All repair materials will be provided. Repairs are not guaranteed. Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Swannanoa Readers Discuss "Legendborn" by Tracy Deonn

Swannanoa Join us as we discuss Legendborn, a young adult fantasy novel set in North Carolina around Chapel Hill. Legendborn isn’t simply a contemporary retelling of King Arthur; it’s a story of grief, believing in yourself, blood family and found family, generational trauma, colonialism, and challenging the systems in place. This gathering is for adults, although teens are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the Swannanoa branch. Light refreshments will be served. Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Fantastic Fishes!

Weaverville Registration for this program is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 250-6482 to reserve your space!Have you ever wondered...what makes a fish, a FISH? How do they breathe so easily under the water? Why are they so slimy and hard to catch? Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum as we tackle some of some of the hard questions about fish. Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program and learn all about the many different types of fish that call Western North Carolina their home (and some that don't!). We hope to see you there!Please note: This is a classroom style program intended for participants ages 5 and up. Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Toddler Playtime

North Asheville 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. We will have fun toys out! Library: North Asheville. Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Oakley/South Asheville This event requires registration.Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.Due to limited space at our location, registration is required. Use the "add another" button to register all adults and children who will be attending this program. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Skyland/South Buncombe Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Harvest! Presented by Buncombe County Master Gardeners

North Asheville Join us on October 11th from 3:30-4:30pm when Master Gardeners who specialize in kids’ programs from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners give a presentation on Harvest. We'll read the book "Fall Harvest, Bringing in the Food" talk about what harvesting means and why we celebrate it. We’ll discuss Harvest celebrations in other parts of the world and use our creativity to paint little pumpkins to take home!A fun educational session for kids from 4-12. Library: North Asheville. Friday, October 11, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Family Story Time

East Asheville 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. Be aware our programming room has a maximum occupancy below fifty people, so if you arrive late there is a possibility of not being allowed in the room if we've reached that occupancy limit. Library: East Asheville. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Leicester A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Leicester. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Spanish Conversation Practice Group

Pack Memorial Spanish Conversation Practice GroupOur 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. We use discussion prompts, ice breaker games, and guest speakers to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level.Come give it a try! Library: Pack Memorial. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Family Story Time

West Asheville Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Library: West Asheville. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Pilates Class- In person and online

Pack Memorial To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com…These classes are offered to the public free of charge.We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle!If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700. Library: Pack Memorial. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Wild About Robots!

Oakley/South Asheville This event requires registration.Use our craft supplies to create your own robot friend and complete STEAM challenges to help it survive in the wild in this program inspired by The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Ages 5 and up. Due to space limitations, we are requesting registration for all children and teens planning to attend. Use the "add another" button to add any additional participants in your group. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Swannanoa Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the second Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!   This program is for ages 13 to 18 and will be on a first come first serve basis. We will have SIX spaces available, so please email Olivia at olivia.muse@buncombecounty.org to sign up. Library: Swannanoa. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Preschool Story Time

Fairview Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years. Library: Fairview. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Oakley/South Asheville Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Pack Memorial Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Ticketed registration is required. Tickets will be given out starting 10 am in the Pack Juv department. 40 tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Story time song handouts and book bundles will be available for families who arrive too late to receive a ticket. Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Leicester Library This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention form was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Australia, and is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation. Tai Chi’s numerous evidence-based health benefits will be threaded throughout class discussions. The class will be taught by Patricia Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC, a Board Certified certified instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Attendees should plan to attend all ten classes, as each class builds on the previous lessons learned. The class is sponsored by the Friends of Leicester Library and is available for no charge, but space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org with questions. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Classes. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Leicester This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you. The series runs from September 3 through November 12. The class will not meet on Election Day, November 5. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention form was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Australia, and is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation. Tai Chi’s numerous evidence-based health benefits will be threaded throughout class discussions.The class will be taught by Patricia Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC, a Board Certified certified instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute.Attendees should plan to attend all ten classes, as each class builds on the previous lessons learned. The class is sponsored by the Friends of Leicester Library and is available for no charge, but space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact anna.booraem@bun… Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Archives for All! Bite-Sized Archival Basics

Pack Memorial October is American Archives Month! Join BCSC for tiny talks to help you take the next (or first!) step preserving your personal, family, community, or organization’s archives.We’ll start each session with a 15-minute overview of the basics of caring for a particular type of material. Then, archivists will be on hand to talk about your project and answer questions. You’ll leave with resources and actionable steps that will help the materials in your care become more accessible for future generations—one bite at a time.Tuesday, October 8: Books and paperTuesday, October 15: PhotographsTuesday, October 22: Digital & audiovisual mediaTuesday, October 29: ArtifactsDrop in for just one session or come to all four! Light snacks will be provided.American Archives Month is a collaborative effort by professional organizations and repositories around the nation to highlight the importance of records of enduring value, and to enhance public recognition for the people and programs that are responsible for maintaining our… Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. 67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

North Asheville Branch Book Club

North Asheville Library: North Asheville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Weaverville Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

LEGO Club

Pack Memorial 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. Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

Weaverville 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. Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Read to a Dog with Flora the Golden Retriever

East Asheville 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. Practice reading with a furry pal at the library every Tuesday afternoon and improve your skills with the listening ear of a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.Read with Flora the Golden Retriever every first and third Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.Read with Evelyn the Goldendoodle every second and fourth Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Register in person, call the library at 828-250-4738, or e-mail eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Library: East Asheville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Intro to Drumming Class

Pack Memorial Join us for this educational and fun guided drum session. This class is super fun and no drumming experience is needed. In this hour long session we will establish the foundations of rhythm and experiment with various concepts from there.Registration is required to use one of the provided djembes. Registration will be limited to 12 people to ensure we have enough drums for everyone. Feel free to bring your own drum or percussion instrument. If you are bringing your own drum you do not need to register. This class is best suited for adults and kids 10 and up. Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Dungeons & Dragons for tweens (ages 10-12) at the Weaverville Library

Weaverville Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call 828-250-6482 to reserve your space!CURRENT REGISTRATION STATUS - WAIT LIST ONLYCalling adventurous TWEENS! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at the Weaverville Library! This program is open to tweens ages 10-12!All skill levels are welcome. Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Fiber Fun at the Leicester Library

Leicester Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, weaving, needlework, mending or any other fiber activity to the library! Enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts in this twice a month community gathering.  This group is informal and self directed, so bring your own project and share in the joy of crafting. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Bookmarked: Online Library Book Club discusses Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Fairview This event requires registration.“Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can’t-put-it-down entertainment.” — Stephen KingThe acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River—an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s history. - Harper CollinsThe library's moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. Register here or join by emailing jen.waite@buncombecounty.org at least one hour prior to the meeting.Upcoming Books:November 19 – And After the Fire by Lauren BelferDecember 17 – The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Library: Fairview. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Puppet Playtime

East Asheville Library Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian. Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: East Asheville. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Puppet Playtime

East Asheville Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian. Library: East Asheville. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time

Enka-Candler Library An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English. These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities. Ms. Kate will host story time in the community room at the library. This will not be a ticketed event. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Family - (children of all ages). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Gym

Fairview Library 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. Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Fairview. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Weaverville Library Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.  For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity is limited to 30 participating children. TIckets will be available at the desk on the day of the event. Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Weaverville. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Black Mountain Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Library: Black Mountain. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Gym

Fairview Note: Baby Gym will be held in the children's area of the library during the weeks of Early Voting. Library: Fairview. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Preschool Story Time

Weaverville 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.For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity is limited to 30 participating children. Tickets will be available at the desk on the day of the event. Library: Weaverville. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Swannanoa Library A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone! Registration is required as we have limited space indoors. Weather permitting we will have classes outside and space will be unlimited! Mats are not provided if class is held outdoors. Notice - Description: Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: olivia.muse@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Family Fun. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Swannanoa. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Swannanoa Join Ms. Brandon at the Swannanoa Library for a fun Yoga class for children ages 1-3 & their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone!Registration is required as we have limited space indoors. Weather permitting we will have classes outside and space will be unlimited! Mats are not provided if class is held outdoors. Library: Swannanoa. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. 101 W. Charleston Ave, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Enka History Book Club

Enka-Candler Library The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  Books are available for pick up at the library in large print and regular print. The group meets in the community room and newcomers are always welcome. Here is the list for future meetings: Jan—“The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles Feb—no meeting due to early voting March—“”Caste: The Origins of our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson April—“The Marriage Portrait” by Maggie O’Farrell May—“The Scandalous Hamiltons” by Bill Shaffer June—“The Paper Daughters of Chinatown” by Heather Moore July—“Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe In the case of inclement weather and winter storms, we will post canceled on this page, on our Facebook page, and on our Instagram page. Follow: @enkacandlerlibrary. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

CANCELLED - Enka History Book Club

Enka-Candler Library Book Club is cancelled due to early voting. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Read to a Dog (Registration Required!)

North Asheville Library Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants must register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver. Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: northasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). School Age - (grades K-5). Teen - (grades 6-12). Family - (children of all ages). Library: North Asheville. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Pack Memorial Library Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Pack Memorial. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Pack Memorial Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years. Library: Pack Memorial. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!

Enka-Candler Library Puptart is a tail wagging robot dog who sits and stays, pants when listening, and responds to someone talking to and petting it. It will not jump up or run away, plus it's fur free, so no sneezes and runny noses coming your way! Every Wednesday afternoon, Puptart will be available for reading practice in the children's picture book room. Help establish a joy of reading and develop early literacy skills. Sign up at the front desk, pick a book and practice reading for up to 15 minutes. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). School Age - (grades K-5). Family - (children of all ages). Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Weaverville Library Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own project and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome.  Pre-registration is not required.  Come ready to meet fun people! Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: 8282506482. Email: jesse.figuera@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers

Weaverville Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation.  Participants bring their own projects and enjoy the company of others. This is not an instructional group.  Newcomers are always welcome.  Pre-registration is not required. Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Family Story Time

Swannanoa Library Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Black Mountain Library A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Toddler Story Time

Fairview Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Toddler Story Time

Leicester Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Black Mountain A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Fairview A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Leicester A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Family Storytime

Swannanoa Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 101 W. Charleston Ave, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Oakley / South Asheville Library Join us at the Oakley/South Asheville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques. Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. To register, please stop by the Oakley/South Asheville library or call (828) 250-4754. Location: Oakley/South Asheville Library - 749 Fairview Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4754. Email: oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Family Fun. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga

Oakley/South Asheville This event requires registration. Join us at the Oakley/South Asheville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques. Space for this program is limited. To register, please stop by the Oakley/South Asheville library or call (828) 250-4754 beginning September 26, 2024. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Gym

Pack Memorial 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. Library: Pack Memorial. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Exploring OCD: Thought-Behavior Cycle at the Weaverville Library

Weaverville This program requires Pre-Registration. To Register go to vayahealth.com/calendar or call the Weaverville Library at 828-250-6482.OCD: Thought-Behavior Cycle with Vaya HealthDid you know that October is OCD Awareness Month?When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Friends of the South Buncombe Library Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Skyland / South Buncombe Library Join us for a book discussion hosted by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library!  This month we will be reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  The book is available in both physical and digital editions through Buncombe County Public Libraries, and we will also have a few extra copies to borrow at the South Buncombe branch that you can stop by and sign out.  From the publisher: In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to… Location: Skyland/South Buncombe Library - 260 Overlook Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-6488. Email: skyland.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Literature. Age Group: Adult. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Skyland/South Buncombe Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Skyland/South Buncombe Join us for a book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! This month we will be reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  The book is available in both physical and digital editions through Buncombe County Public Libraries, and we will also have a few extra copies to borrow at the South Buncombe branch that you can stop by and sign out. From the publisher:In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institu… Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

West Asheville Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Art of Living: Introduction to Mindfulness (offsite)

Fairview Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.This Art of Living course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions.Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those who need one.Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and guides walks with Conserving Carolina.To contact Mattie for more information on Mindfulness: drmattie.decker@gmail.com or call 828-333-3508. This program is financially supported by Fairview Friends of the Library. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 1858 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

West Asheville A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Enka-Candler Library A lively language enrichment story time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books designed for children ages 0-18 months. These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities. Story time takes place in our library community room. This is not a ticketed event. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Enka-Candler. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time

North Asheville Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: northasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: North Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Oakley / South Asheville Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Due to limited space at our location, registration is required. Please include the number of children and adults attending when registering. Location: Oakley/South Asheville Library - 749 Fairview Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4754. Email: oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Hora Del Cuento - Story Time

Skyland / South Buncombe Library Join us for a bilingual hora del cuento (story time)!  We'll share books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English--fun for the whole family. Notice - Description: Hora del Cuento will be outside this week! Location: Skyland/South Buncombe Library - 260 Overlook Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-6488. Email: skyland.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Oakley/South Asheville This event requires registration.Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.Due to limited space at our location, registration is required. Use the "add another" button to register all adults and children who will be attending this program. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time

Skyland/South Buncombe Books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and in English designed for the whole family. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Raj

Pack Memorial Library Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library! All players aged 13-17 are eligible. This program is free, but you do need to register. Email Raj at raj.bowers-racine@buncombecounty.org to sign up. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Pack Memorial. Friday, October 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Teen D&D with Raj

Pack Memorial Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!All players aged 13-17 are eligible.This program is free, but you do need to register.Email Raj at raj.bowers-racine@buncombecounty.org to sign up. Library: Pack Memorial. Friday, October 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Dinner and a Movie

Leicester Bring a water bottle and a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us for our third annual Dinner and a Movie outside on the grounds at the Leicester Library. Voting for the movie is in progress until September 21 so pick up a ballot at the library or vote on our Facebook Page (Leicester Public Library). Stay tuned for the winner! Dinner will be homemade soups and fixings provided by the Leicester Library Giving Garden and the Friends of the Leicester Library. The movie and popcorn will be provided by the Leicester Library. Dinner will begin at 6:00. Movie will begin at 7:00.This is a free, family event! Library: Leicester. Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

North Asheville Library Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided on a bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!  Binoculars are available for checkout at the North Asheville Library, but folks are welcome to bring their own! This event will be held rain or shine. Spaces are limited, so registration is required. Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: northasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: North Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

North Asheville Library Bird Walk

North Asheville Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a guided bird-watching excursion around the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary!Binoculars are available for checkout at the North Asheville Library, but folks are welcome to bring their own! This event will be held rain or shine.Spaces are limited, so registration is required. Library: North Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

LEGO Club!

Oakley / South Asheville Library 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! Location: Oakley/South Asheville Library - 749 Fairview Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4754. Email: oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

LEGO Club!

Oakley/South Asheville 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! Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Family Storytime

East Asheville Library Join us for stories and fun every Saturday morning! Recommended for ages 3 - 5 years though all ages are welcome. Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: East Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Leicester Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Leicester. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Family Story Time

West Asheville Library Join us for a story time designed for the whole family as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Library: West Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

CANCELLED - Family Story Time

East Asheville 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. Be aware our programming room has a maximum occupancy below fifty people, so if you arrive late there is a possibility of not being allowed in the room if we've reached that occupancy limit. Library: East Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

Leicester A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Leicester. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Family Story Time

West Asheville Books, rhymes, songs and activities designed for the whole family. Library: West Asheville. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Skyland Library Knitting & Crochet Club

Skyland / South Buncombe Library 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! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before.  Feel free to come and chat or observe, though! Location: Skyland/South Buncombe Library - 260 Overlook Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-6488. Email: skyland.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Pack Library Book Club

Pack Memorial Library Pack Library will be unexpectedly closed on Wednesday August 14th, in anticipation of the extensive street closures and traffic in our immediate vicinity due to the political rally scheduled at Harrah's Cherokee Civic Center.  We have rescheduled our book club discussion that was scheduled for tomorrow to a new date and time: Wednesday, August 21st at 1PM. *Please note that it is not our usual morning start time. It will be held downstairs at Pack Library in our Lord Auditorium.  The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that (typically) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM  at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for August 2024 is "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. Newcomers are always welcome! If you have any questions about book club, you can email jen.waite@buncombecounty.org or call her at 828-250-4700. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Literature. Age Group: Adult. Library: Pack Memorial. Monday, October 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Pack Memorial Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.  Ticketed registration is required. Tickets will be given out starting 10 am in the Pack Juv department. 40 tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Story time song handouts and book bundles will be available for families who arrive too late to receive a ticket. Notice - Description: Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Fairview Library Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Fairview. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Toddler Story Time

Oakley / South Asheville Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Oakley/South Asheville Library - 749 Fairview Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4754. Email: oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Fairview Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years. Library: Fairview. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Oakley/South Asheville Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Oakley / South Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Pack Memorial Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Ticketed registration is required. Tickets will be given out starting 10 am in the Pack Juv department. 40 tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Story time song handouts and book bundles will be available for families who arrive too late to receive a ticket. Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Leicester Library This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention form was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Australia, and is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation. Tai Chi’s numerous evidence-based health benefits will be threaded throughout class discussions. The class will be taught by Patricia Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC, a Board Certified certified instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Attendees should plan to attend all ten classes, as each class builds on the previous lessons learned. The class is sponsored by the Friends of Leicester Library and is available for no charge, but space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org with questions. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Classes. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

A Beginner's Introduction to Tai Chi

Leicester This 10-week class will be an introduction to Basic Tai Chi Principles using the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Level I form. If you are new to Tai Chi this class is a perfect fit for you. The series runs from September 3 through November 12. The class will not meet on Election Day, November 5. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention form was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Australia, and is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation. Tai Chi’s numerous evidence-based health benefits will be threaded throughout class discussions.The class will be taught by Patricia Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC, a Board Certified certified instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute.Attendees should plan to attend all ten classes, as each class builds on the previous lessons learned. The class is sponsored by the Friends of Leicester Library and is available for no charge, but space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact anna.booraem@bun… Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Archives for All! Bite-Sized Archival Basics

Pack Memorial October is American Archives Month! Join BCSC for tiny talks to help you take the next (or first!) step preserving your personal, family, community, or organization’s archives.We’ll start each session with a 15-minute overview of the basics of caring for a particular type of material. Then, archivists will be on hand to talk about your project and answer questions. You’ll leave with resources and actionable steps that will help the materials in your care become more accessible for future generations—one bite at a time.Tuesday, October 8: Books and paperTuesday, October 15: PhotographsTuesday, October 22: Digital & audiovisual mediaTuesday, October 29: ArtifactsDrop in for just one session or come to all four! Light snacks will be provided.American Archives Month is a collaborative effort by professional organizations and repositories around the nation to highlight the importance of records of enduring value, and to enhance public recognition for the people and programs that are responsible for maintaining our… Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. 67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

LEGO Builders Club

Pack Memorial Library 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. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Family Fun. Other. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Weaverville Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

LEGO Club

Pack Memorial 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. Library: Pack Memorial. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

Weaverville 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. Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Read to a Dog! with Evelyn the Goldendoodle

East Asheville Library 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. Practice reading with a furry pal at the library every Tuesday afternoon and improve your skills with the listening ear of a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Read with Evelyn the Goldendoodle from 4-5 PM. All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Call the library at 828-250-4738 or e-mail eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org for more information. Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Literature. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: East Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Read to a Dog with Evelyn the Goldendoodle

East Asheville 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. Practice reading with a furry pal at the library every Tuesday afternoon and improve your skills with the listening ear of a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.Read with Flora the Golden Retriever every first and third Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.Read with Evelyn the Goldendoodle every Second and Fourth Tuesday from 4 - 5 PM.All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Register in person, call the library at 828-250-4738, or e-mail eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Library: East Asheville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Music Jams in the Garden

Leicester Come make some music while you enjoy the mountain views at the Leicester Library.  Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, drum, and/or any other instrument (flute, voice, ukulele, tamborine, etc ) for a music jam in the Friends of the Leicester Library Giving Garden. This is a casual, unstructured event to give new and seasoned musicians an opportunity to meet up and play in a lovely outdoor setting.  You may also want to bring a chair to sit on, a water bottle, and a friend or family members,  etc. No alcohol  please. The music jams will happen every other Tuesday through the October. Questions? Contact anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org. Library: Leicester. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Revisiting the Classics at the Weaverville Library

Weaverville Join Librarian and Friend Jill Totman this Fall & Winter to discuss, "Books I Swore I'd Never Read Again!" Re-read classic titles will fresh perspective & new conversations.  Tuesday, October 22nd @ 6 PM: Gilgamesh, Stephen Mitchell TranslationTuesday, November 26th @ 6 PM: The Odyssey by HomerTuesday, January 28th @ 6 PM: The Art of War by Sun TzuThis group will meet in person at the Weaverville Library on the fourth Tuesday evening of the month at 6 PM. Copies of each title will be available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last.  No reservations are necessary & newcomers are always welcome.Thanks to the Friends of the Weaverville Library for sponsoring this series! Library: Weaverville. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Puppet Playtime

East Asheville Library Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian. Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: East Asheville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Puppet Playtime

East Asheville Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children's activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian. Library: East Asheville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Hora Del Cuento Bilingual Story Time

Enka-Candler Library An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English. These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities. Ms. Kate will host story time in the community room at the library. This will not be a ticketed event. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Family - (children of all ages). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Gym

Fairview Library 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. Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Fairview. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Weaverville Library Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.  For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity is limited to 30 participating children. TIckets will be available at the desk on the day of the event. Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Weaverville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Black Mountain Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Library: Black Mountain. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Gym

Fairview Note: Baby Gym will be held in the children's area of the library during the weeks of Early Voting. Library: Fairview. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Preschool Story Time

Weaverville 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.For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity is limited to 30 participating children. Tickets will be available at the desk on the day of the event. Library: Weaverville. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Gym

Leicester Library Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Leicester. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Gym

Leicester Drop in and play. Ball pit, toys, soft slide and structure to climb on and through. For ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Leicester. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

YMCA Mobile Market

Leicester Library 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. Distributions are free and no paperwork is required. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations.  While you're in the lot, stop in to get a free library card if you don't have one, pick up a cookbook or two to experiment with your bundle of groceries, or grab a DVD to watch while snacking. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Adult. Family - (children of all ages). Library: Leicester. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

YMCA Mobile Market

Leicester 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. Distributions are free and no paperwork is required.The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations. While you're in the lot, stop in to get a free library card if you don't have one, pick up a cookbook or two to experiment with your bundle of groceries, or grab a DVD to watch while snacking. Library: Leicester. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Preschool Story Time

Pack Memorial Library Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Pack Memorial. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Preschool Story Time

Pack Memorial Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed for children 3-5 years. Library: Pack Memorial. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!

Enka-Candler Library Puptart is a tail wagging robot dog who sits and stays, pants when listening, and responds to someone talking to and petting it. It will not jump up or run away, plus it's fur free, so no sneezes and runny noses coming your way! Every Wednesday afternoon, Puptart will be available for reading practice in the children's picture book room. Help establish a joy of reading and develop early literacy skills. Sign up at the front desk, pick a book and practice reading for up to 15 minutes. Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). School Age - (grades K-5). Family - (children of all ages). Library: Enka-Candler. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Black Mountain Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

East Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: East Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Enka-Candler Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Enka-Candler. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Fairview Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

North Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: North Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 1030 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

Skyland/South Buncombe Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC, 28803, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

West Asheville Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be held at these locations:Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa 28778Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd, Asheville 28803Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803UNC-Asheville (Highsmith Student Union Bldg.) – 1 University Heights, Asheville 28804Upper Hominy Fire & Rescue Department – 1795 Pisgah Hwy, Candler 28715Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806. Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Weaverville Library Join us at the Weaverville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Space for this program is limited. Registration is required for individual sessions and dates. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call (828) 250-6482 to reserve your space. Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Family Fun. Other. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon

Weaverville Space for this program is limited. Registration is required for individual sessions and dates. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call (828) 250-6482 to reserve your space.Join us at the Weaverville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. We offer back to back sessions beginning at 10:15 and 11:15 to accommodate lots of young yogis! Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Family Story Time

Swannanoa Library Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

CANCELLED - Baby Story Time

Black Mountain Library A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Toddler Story Time

Fairview Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Toddler Story Time

Leicester Library Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

Black Mountain A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: Black Mountain. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Fairview A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Toddler Story Time

Leicester A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Library: Leicester. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC, 28748, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Family Storytime

Swannanoa Join us for a story time for families and children of all ages as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities. Library: Swannanoa. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. 101 W. Charleston Ave, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Gym

Pack Memorial 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. Library: Pack Memorial. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 67 Haywood St. Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Yoga For Balance at the Weaverville Library

Weaverville Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one-hour session of Yoga For Balance. No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!Bring your own yoga mat if you have one, but don't worry if you don't. We'll have extra mats on hand for participants.  This simple practice does a myriad of things we all know are necessary: building strength, improving posture, developing better balance, healing the body by lowering stress and deepening breath, enhancing mood, and lifting energy calmly.Everyone feels better after a yoga practice. Library: Weaverville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC, 28787, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

LEGO HOUR

Skyland / South Buncombe Library 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. LEGO is provided.  Please leave your personal bricks at home. Location: Skyland/South Buncombe Library - 260 Overlook Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-6488. Email: skyland.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Skyland / South Buncombe. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Baby Story Time

West Asheville Library Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Art of Living: Introduction to Mindfulness (offsite)

Fairview Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it.This Art of Living course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions.Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those who need one.Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and guides walks with Conserving Carolina.To contact Mattie for more information on Mindfulness: drmattie.decker@gmail.com or call 828-333-3508. This program is financially supported by Fairview Friends of the Library. Library: Fairview. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 1858 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC, 28730, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

Baby Story Time

West Asheville A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. Library: West Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.

CANCELLED - Black Experience Book Club

East Asheville Library The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin. WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY Call your local Buncombe County Public Library or visit buncombecounty.org/library to reserve your copy online. NOIR COLLECTIVE AT THE YMICC. Stop by Noir Collective AVL during open hours, call 828-257-4540, or email noircollectiveavl@gmail.com to check availability. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: East Asheville. All Libraries. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.

Black Experience Book Club

East Asheville The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin.WHERE TO FIND THE BOOKPUBLIC LIBRARYCall your local Buncombe County Public Library or visit buncombecounty.org/library to reserve your copy online.NOIR COLLECTIVE AT THE YMICC.Stop by Noir Collective AVL during open hours, call 828-257-4540, or email noircollectiveavl@gmail.com to check availability. Library: East Asheville. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 39 S. Market St. Suite C, Asheville, NC, 28801, US. For more info visit buncombe.librarycalendar.com.