North Asheville Library Bird Walk
North Asheville Library
Join us this September and October as members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society guide us 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: Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: North Asheville.
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Outdoor games at the library
Leicester Library
Stop by and play a round of cornhole or badminton at the library any Saturday this fall.
We'll have a variety of fun games set up outside for anyone to enjoy from open to close when the weather is clear.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful mountain views!
Notice - Description: Outdoor games all day long! Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Pack Memorial Library
Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world at the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2024.
This is a free event, but tickets are required and tickets will be limited in number. To receive your tickets please visit the Pack Memorial Library service desk, phone 828-250-4700, or email jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Light refreshments will be provided. Films are appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Film Screening. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
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, September 30, 2023, 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, September 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Games for Teens
Weaverville Library
Join us for a fun afternoon relaxing and playing games at the Weaverville Library. This program is for tweens/teens ages 12-18. We will have plenty of games available but please feel free to bring one from your personal collection to teach to others!
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Weaverville.
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. ENKA-CANDLER LIBRARY CLOSED for renovations
Enka-Candler Library
The Enka-Candler Library will be closed for renovations from October 3 to October 7. The book drops will be unavailable during this week. You can use any of our other 11 library locations during this time, to return or check out library materials, or to pick up a Zoom pass. The Enka Library plans to reopen on Tuesday, October 10, please check the library calendar for any updates. Thank you for your patience while we upgrade the library.
Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Preschool - (ages 3-5). School Age - (grades K-5). Teen - (grades 6-12). Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Enka-Candler.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – Saturday, October 7, 2023.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers
Weaverville Library
The Knitters and Stitchers are back! Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation. 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.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 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 3, 2023, 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 3, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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: Classes. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. A Stitch in Crime: Fiber Artist Circle and a True Crime Podcast
Black Mountain Library
Calling all yarn/fiber/needlework artists!
We'll be hosting a drop-in art circle every Tuesday in October. Bring your current project or work on a new one—limited yarn will be available.
We'll listen to a true crime podcast while we work. Meet new friends and learn about a local true crime story.
We welcome beginners, but no instruction will be offered. A basic knowledge of your chosen yarn craft is recommended. Ages 18 and Up.
A Stitch in Crime
Tuesdays October 3 - October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Black Mountain Public Library.
Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Story Telling. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Black Mountain.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 3, 2023, 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 3, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Pack Memorial Library
Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world at the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2024.
This is a free event, but tickets are required and tickets will be limited in number. To receive your tickets please visit the Pack Memorial Library service desk, phone 828-250-4700, or email jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Light refreshments will be provided. Films are appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Film Screening. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. An Evening with Jaki Shelton Green
Black Mountain Library
A reading and conversation with Jaki Shelton Green, Poet Laureate of North Carolina. Jaki will be signing and selling copies of her work.
Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When he appointed her in 2018, Governor Cooper stated that “Jaki Shelton Green brings a deep appreciation of our state’s diverse communities to her role as an ambassador of North Carolina literature. Jaki’s appointment is a wonderful new chapter in North Carolina’s rich literary history.”.
Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Literature. Author Event. Performance. Age Group: Adult. Library: Black Mountain.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Weaverville Library Evening Book Club
Weaverville Library
Join us as we discuss Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout. We will meet in person at the Weaverville Library. Copies of this title are available for check out at the Weaverville Library while supplies last. Newcomers are always welcome. .
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: jesse.figuera@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Weaverville.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Are YOU BearWise?
Swannanoa Library
Have you seen a bear this year? Most of us in Swannanoa have. If you would like some tips and tricks for how to deal with the "bear" essentials of being a good bear neighbor, join us for a talk on how to become BearWise with Ashley Hobbs, Special Projects Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Notice - Description: Learn to be good bear neighbors. Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Swannanoa.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. East Asheville Library Book Club
East Asheville Library
Join other literature lovers to discuss your favorite books at the library! This month's pick is Malice House, by Megan Shepherd.
Programming Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue. You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions. Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation. The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: East Asheville.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Enka Evening Book Club
Enka-Candler Library
The Enka Evening Book Club will be meeting online as our library is closed this week for renovation. To register and sign up, please email enka.library@buncombecounty.org for the registration link.
We'll be discussing The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. Books are available for pick up at the library.
All newcomers are welcome to participate and no registration is required. Join us!
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.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Friends of the Library meeting
Fairview Library
Come find out what the Friends of the Library are all about at their October bi-monthly meeting!
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 4, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Preschool Story Time
Black Mountain Library
Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.
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: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Black Mountain.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time at Enka
Enka-Candler Library
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity for storytime is at 40 people. Tickets are available at the front desk.
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.). Library: Enka-Candler.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:45 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 4, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Tiny Tots Yoga
Swannanoa Library
A fun combination of movement, songs and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone! This program will be held outside when weather permits; bring your own mat for outside classes!
Questions? Call Swannanoa Library at 828-250-6486.
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: swannanoa.library@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 4, 2023, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
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 4, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Family Ukulele Lessons with Asheville Ukulele Society
East Asheville Library
Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.
Open to everyone elementary school-age & up. Parents of children ages 15 & under must attend with their children. Parents of teens are encouraged to come learn together!
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Music. Age Group: Adult. Family - (children of all ages). Teen - (grades 6-12). School Age - (grades K-5). Library: East Asheville.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. The World Beyond the Redbud Tree: Author Event with Madison C. Brightwell
North Asheville Library
Join author Madison C. Brightwell for a reading and discussion of her new fantasy novel The World Under the Redbud Tree.
Sixteen-year-old Charli is living in a pandemic-ravaged 2020 America when she stumbles upon the parallel world of the Q’ehazi. Drawn to these peaceful people, whose constant joy and optimism provides a stark contrast to the suffering and violence in her own life, Charli wants nothing more than to stay with them forever—but first, she must learn to attain a state of grace.
Can she forgive her mother’s abusive boyfriend? Can she learn empathy for her mother? In The World Beyond the Redbud Tree, Charli’s inward and outward struggles will lead her to a discovery she wasn’t even looking for: the beauty of her own world.
Madison C. Brightwell is an author and a licensed MFT with a doctorate in psychology. She has written four other novels and three self-help books in the field of psychology. Since moving to Asheville, North Carolina, from her native Britain, Madison has become inspired by…
Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: sara.kaglic@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Literature. Author Event. Age Group: Adult. Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: North Asheville.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 5, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Write Your Story: Introduction to Memoir
Pack Memorial Library
This workshop will provide the tools to write about your life with ease, direction, and less frustration. This 90 minute workshop will incorporate instruction, discussion, and prompted writing.
Participants will walk away with:
· Clarity on what Memoir is, and what it is not
· Ideas about where to begin writing your own memoir
· An understanding of the resources and tools you'll need for success
· The confidence to start playing on the page and telling your unique and beautiful personal stories
For more information about the instructor, visit: https://corneliadoliancoaching.com/about.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Literature. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Storytime
Black Mountain Library
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. B.
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 5, 2023, 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 5, 2023, 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 5, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Gym
Pack Memorial Library
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.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: pack.children@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Weaverville Library Afternoon Book Club
Weaverville Library
Join us as we discuss Warlight, by Michael Ondaatje. We will meet in person at the Weaverville Library. Copies of this title are available for checkout at the Weaverville Library. Newcomers are always welcome!
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: jesse.figuera@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Weaverville.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 5, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Intergenerational Lego Club
East Asheville Library
Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library!
Flex your Lego building skills and make some friends while you're at it.
Please leave your personal Legos at home because we've got plenty.
Open to all ages 5 & up.
For questions call 828-250-4738.
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: East Asheville.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. EcoExplore - Arachnology Season
Leicester Library
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different arachnids that call Western North Carolina their home! Did you know Arachnids include more than just Spiders? Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, the many different types of arachnids, where they live, what they eat, plus much more!
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Leicester.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Yoga at the Library
Fairview Library
Join us for a fall yoga series at the library!
This is an all-levels, community-oriented yoga class – accessible to all with modifications to make things easier for those who need and options to make things more challenging for those who wish.
Courtney Jarrell has 11 years of experience teaching yoga. She has certifications in Hatha Yoga and Prenatal Yoga, as well as a certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
This class will be offered on the 1st Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30.
No registration is required, but participants should bring a mat. There will be a very limited number of yoga mats available for those who need one.
This program is financially supported by the Friends of Fairview Library.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Rhythm & Percussion Class with The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) AVL
Leicester Library
Join us for a fun hour of drumming! This class with The Rhythmic Arts Project is for teens and adults.
This program is free, but registration is required and class size is limited.
Please register so our instructor can provide enough percussion instruments. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own drums if they are able.
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Music. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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 6, 2023, 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 6, 2023, 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.
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 6, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Community Engagement Market
Fairview Library
Coming to our neighborhood: monthly Community Engagement Markets! The first Friday of each month, beginning Oct 6, Manna Food Bank and other service providers will be at Fairview Public Library, 1 Taylor Rd.
Rising grocery prices, along with rising housing, gas, and other costs are putting the pressure on Buncombe households. For many in our community, no-cost healthy meals and information about County and partner services and resources are a valuable lifeline. Buncombe County’s Community Engagement Markets offer free food, medical services, and information about mortgage, rental, and weatherization assistance, as well other resources directly to those most in need by meeting them in their neighborhoods.
Mark your calendar and bring your questions!
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Friday, October 6, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. LEGO Club
Enka-Candler Library
LEGO Club is back!
1st Friday of the month starting June 2
4:00-5:00 PM
No registration
Come and build lego masterpieces to display at the Enka Candler Library - all ages are welcome!
Parents stay for the duration. Program is held in our community room.
Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Family Fun. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). School Age - (grades K-5). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Enka-Candler.
Friday, October 6, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. First Friday Fun: RACE~O~RAMA
Leicester Library
Come build race tracks and design structures to propel matchbox cars ... and possible defy the force of gravity?! This is an open-ended activity to encourage problem solving and the exploration of motion.
Notice - Description: Children's Program. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Leicester.
Friday, October 6, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Outdoor games at the library
Leicester Library
Stop by and play a round of cornhole or badminton at the library any Saturday this fall.
We'll have a variety of fun games set up outside for anyone to enjoy from open to close when the weather is clear.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful mountain views!
Notice - Description: Outdoor games all day long! Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 7, 2023, 10:00 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 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. DIY Fall Fairy Houses
Weaverville Library
Come join us at the library for a fall fairy house crafting event. Supplies will be provided, but you are encouraged to take a walk to gather extra materials that you might want to use to create your fairy home. Just remember to use only bits of the wilderness that have already fallen down. The fairies don’t like it when their neighborhoods are tampered with. This program is designed for children ages 5 and up.
Registration is required to attend so please stop by the Weaverville library or call 828-250-6482.
There will be use of hot glue at this program which will require adult supervision.
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Family Fun. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Weaverville.
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 7, 2023, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 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 10, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. CANCELLED - 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 10, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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: Classes. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Leicester Library Book Discussion Group
Leicester Library
This month we're discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. The Leicester Library Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library. Newcomers welcome!
A Zoom link is available for those who want to attend but cannot make it in person. Email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org for the link.
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. A Stitch in Crime: Fiber Artist Circle and a True Crime Podcast
Black Mountain Library
Calling all yarn/fiber/needlework artists!
We'll be hosting a drop-in art circle every Tuesday in October. Bring your current project or work on a new one—limited yarn will be available.
We'll listen to a true crime podcast while we work. Meet new friends and learn about a local true crime story.
We welcome beginners, but no instruction will be offered. A basic knowledge of your chosen yarn craft is recommended. Ages 18 and Up.
A Stitch in Crime
Tuesdays October 3 - October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Black Mountain Public Library.
Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Story Telling. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Black Mountain.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 10, 2023, 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 10, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Read to a Dog! with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel
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 Flora the Golden Retriever every first and third Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.
Read with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel every second and fourth Tuesday from 3 - 4 p.m.
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 10, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Friends of the Leicester Library Meeting
Leicester Library
The next Friends of the Leicester Library meeting will be held at 5:30pm in the Community Room at the library. Join us for updates on library programs and garden events. All are welcome.
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Community Meetings. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Fairview Library Fiber Arts Club: An Evening of Crafting and Conversation
Fairview Library
A monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and hanging out with friends!
This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Pack Library Book Club
Pack Memorial Library
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. The book for October 2023 is Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe.
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.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Preschool Story Time
Black Mountain Library
Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.
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: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Black Mountain.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time at Enka
Enka-Candler Library
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity for storytime is at 40 people. Tickets are available at the front desk.
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.). Library: Enka-Candler.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:45 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 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Gym
Leicester Library
Drop in and play between 11 - 12:00. There will be mats of all shapes and sizes to climb + roll + bounce around on with other babies!
Notice - Description: Children's Program. 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 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 and opens September 1st. 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.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
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 11, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Family Ukulele Lessons with Asheville Ukulele Society
East Asheville Library
Come learn to play the ukulele with the Asheville Ukulele Society. Lessons are free, but space is limited. To register, sign up at the library front desk or call 828-250-4738.
Open to everyone elementary school-age & up. Parents of children ages 15 & under must attend with their children. Parents of teens are encouraged to come learn together!
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Music. Age Group: Adult. Family - (children of all ages). Teen - (grades 6-12). School Age - (grades K-5). Library: East Asheville.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Weaverville.
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Storytime
Black Mountain Library
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. B.
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 12, 2023, 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 12, 2023, 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 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 12, 2023, 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 12, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Creative Writing Group online
Leicester Library
Join us for creative writing online! We'll meet on Zoom and do 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.
Email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org for the link to the online meeting.
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Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Literature. Story Telling. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
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 13, 2023, 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 13, 2023, 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.
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 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Monster Mash!
Fairview Library
It's MONSTER MASH time! Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein when you make your own monster out of clay! Materials will be provided.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Fairview.
Friday, October 13, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Cricut 101: A Beginner's Guide
Pack Memorial Library
Have you been wondering if a Cricut cutting machine might be right for you? Or maybe you've even purchased the machine, but are overwhelmed by the software and all the options! With the holidays right around the corner, and many cards and gifts to be made; it could be the perfect time to come to this 1.5 hour beginner's level workshop. We'll be reviewing the various machine models, and popular uses and capabilities of each one, as well as reviewing some basics of the accompanying software. Finally, at the end of class, everybody will be able to come cut their own vinyl piece to customize provided tumblers!
This class is free, including the supplies for the DIY tumbler. Registration is required.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Classes. Informational. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Friday, October 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Dinner and a Movie at the Leicester Library
Leicester Library
Bring a water bottle and a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us for our second annual Dinner and a Movie outside on the grounds at the Leicester Library.
The votes are all in and this year's movie will be Super Mario Bros!
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!
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Film Screening. Family Fun. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Outdoor games at the library
Leicester Library
Stop by and play a round of cornhole or badminton at the library any Saturday this fall.
We'll have a variety of fun games set up outside for anyone to enjoy from open to close when the weather is clear.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful mountain views!
Notice - Description: Outdoor games all day long! Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Intro to Watercolor: Paint Fun Fall Pumpkins
Pack Memorial Library
Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own painting of fall pumpkins. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.
Free! Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 and up.
Meet our instructor, Kelly Reese:
Kelly is a local artist and designer inspired by the natural world and the joys of everyday life. Kelly loves books, houseplants, and all things arts and crafts. Her artwork is a mix of traditional and digital media, and watercolors are her first love. She is passionate about helping people learn to explore their own creativity.
Check out her website - kellyreesedesign.com or Instagram - @kellyreesedesign.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Informational. Classes. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
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 14, 2023, 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 14, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. WNC Affordable Housing Fair
East Asheville Library
Find affordable housing information for renters, potential homeowners, and people experiencing homelessness or other housing barriers at the fourth annual WNC Affordable Housing Fair.
Attending agencies include:
Homeward Bound
Buncombe County Planning & Development
ABCCM
Helpmate
Council on Aging
Sunrise Community
Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust
Community Action Opportunities
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Free. No registration required.
Questions? Please call 828-250-4738 or e-mail eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org.
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: East Asheville.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Enjoy the eclipse and mountain views at the Leicester Library
Leicester Library
On Saturday October 14, a partial solar eclipse will occur between 11:46 am and 2:42 pm. If the weather is clear, we should be able to see some of it from the lovely grounds of our library.
We invite you spend the afternoon on the grounds to watch the eclipse. If the eclipse is obscured by weather, you can also bring a picnic, play some outdoor games, and enjoy the mountain views.
To help you enjoy this fun scientific event, we will have a limited number of eclipse glasses available "day of" on a first come first serve basis. Eclipse glasses have been provided to the library by STAR net. For more information on the eclipse and its path, visit www.timeanddate.com/eclipse.
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:45 AM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Swannanoa Library
Swannanoa Library
Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Swannanoa Library on the first Saturday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons!
This program is for ages 13 to 17 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.
Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: olivia.muse@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Telling. Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Swannanoa.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Fire Safety with Fairview Fire Department
Fairview Library
Fire fighters from the Fairview Fire Department will present a short talk on fire safety and they will bring one of their fire engines! For ages 3-10.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Informational. Other. Age Group: Preschool - (ages 3-5). School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Fairview.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Put a Ghost on It!
Weaverville Library
EVERYTHING is better with a little ghost on it! Join us as we add painted ghosts to thrifted paintings. Participants are welcome to bring their own paintings, and will have paintings to share if you don't have one. Ages 12 and up. Drop in anytime 2-4 and "Put a Ghost On It!"
Registration is necessary.
Call 828-250-6482 to register.
Note: We are currently collecting artwork at the Weaverville Library to prepare for this program. All donated artwork will be upcycled and repainted to some degree. Unused paintings will be donated elsewhere. Call 250-6482 with questions.
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: jesse.figuera@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Weaverville.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 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 17, 2023, 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 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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: Classes. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. A Stitch in Crime: Fiber Artist Circle and a True Crime Podcast
Black Mountain Library
Calling all yarn/fiber/needlework artists!
We'll be hosting a drop-in art circle every Tuesday in October. Bring your current project or work on a new one—limited yarn will be available.
We'll listen to a true crime podcast while we work. Meet new friends and learn about a local true crime story.
We welcome beginners, but no instruction will be offered. A basic knowledge of your chosen yarn craft is recommended. Ages 18 and Up.
A Stitch in Crime
Tuesdays October 3 - October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Black Mountain Public Library.
Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Story Telling. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Black Mountain.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. North Asheville Book Club
North Asheville Library
Join us to discuss this month's book: South to America by Imani Perry, The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: sara.kaglic@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: North Asheville.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 17, 2023, 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 17, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Read to a Dog! with Flora the Golden Retriever
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 Flora the Golden Retriever every first and third Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.
Read with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel every second and fourth Tuesday from 3 - 4 p.m.
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 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Astonishing Arachnids with the NC Arboretum
West Asheville Library
Notice - Description: Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different arachnids that call Western North Carolina their home! Did you know Arachnids include more than just Spiders? Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, the many different types of arachnids, where they live, what they eat, plus much more! Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: West Asheville.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Life Stories: A Memoir Writing Workshop
North Asheville Library
This workshop is for anyone who wants to bring their real-life stories to the page, whether for publication or simply to record stories for family and friends. Through focused prompts, we will revisit and write about important moments from our lives. Our session will include timed writing exercises, group discussions, and an opportunity to read one’s work aloud in a supportive setting. Please bring paper and a writing implement and come ready to write!
Space is limited, so registration is required.
Lori Horvitz’ first collection of memoir-essays, The Girls of Usually, won the 2016 Gold Medal IPPY Book Award in Autobiography/Memoir. Her creative nonfiction has appeared in a variety of journals including Hobart, South Dakota Review, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Hotel Amerika. Professor of English at UNC Asheville, Horvitz has been awarded fellowships from Yaddo, Cottages at Hedgebrook, VCCA, Ragdale, Blue Mountain Center, and Brush Creek. She holds a Ph.D. in English from SUNY Albany, and an MFA…
Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: sara.kaglic@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Literature. Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: North Asheville.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Sweet Dreams: In Pursuit of a Good Night of Sleep
Swannanoa Library
In this talk, we'll address different types of sleep problems and ways to overcome them, with Erin Shadle, a clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders.
"Sweet Dreams: In Pursuit of a Good Night of Sleep" If sleep is a basic human function, why can it be so difficult? In this talk, we'll address different types of sleep problems and ways to overcome them.
Bio: Erin Shadle is a clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders. In 2015 she was introduced to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and it was love at first sight. Since then she has dedicated her practice to the use of behavioral sleep medicine and trained extensively in the model. When not at work, Erin enjoys spending time with her three sons, singing in a choir, and exploring the mountains.
Provided by Hive Mind Therapy Asheville.
Notice - Description: If sleep is a basic human function, why can it be so difficult? Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Swannanoa.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Bookmarked: Online Library Book Club discusses Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Fairview Library
A young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration at the age of nine from El Salvador to the United States in this “gripping memoir” (NPR) of bravery, hope, and finding family.
The library's moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. You can join by emailing jaime.mcdowell@buncombecounty.org at least one hour prior to the meeting.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Online Programs. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview. Black Mountain. East Asheville. Enka-Candler. Leicester. Skyland / South Buncombe. Pack Memorial. Oakley / South Asheville. North Asheville. Swannanoa. Weaverville. West Asheville. All Libraries.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 18, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Identity Theft and Fraud: Who's Got Your Number?
Pack Memorial Library
Join us for our free seminar, “Identity Theft and Fraud: Who’s Got Your Number?” to learn how to minimize your risk of ID theft and what to do if you are a victim.
• How identity thieves get your personal information
• How to minimize your risk of ID theft–online and offline
• When and where not to give your Social Security number
• Warning signs that you may be a victim
• What to do if you are a victim
This interactive seminar will be hosted by Greta Gibson from Civic Federal Credit Union and Local Government Federal Credit Union.
This interactive seminar will be hosted by Greta Gibson from Civic Federal Credit Union and Local Government Federal Credit Union.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Preschool Story Time
Black Mountain Library
Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.
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: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Black Mountain.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time at Enka
Enka-Candler Library
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity for storytime is at 40 people. Tickets are available at the front desk.
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.). Library: Enka-Candler.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:45 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 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Tiny Tots Yoga
Swannanoa Library
A fun combination of movement, songs and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques--good for everyone! This program will be held outside when weather permits; bring your own mat for outside classes!
Questions? Call Swannanoa Library at 828-250-6486.
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: swannanoa.library@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 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Getting Started with Libby - Online Training
Pack Memorial Library
Join the team from Libby for a one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app.
From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, our Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.
Want to learn Libby, but can't attend one of our monthly sessions live? Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording.
If you don't have the Libby app downloaded on your device already, you can download the Libby app on most iOS and Android devices. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search for Libby. Your result should be Libby, by OverDrive, and the app is FREE! You can also use Libby in your web browser by going to libbyapp.com.
REGISTRATION IS REQUI…
Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Literature. Digital Literacy/Technology. Online Programs. Informational. Classes. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Identity Theft Seminar
Fairview Library
In this workshop, participants will learn about the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect themselves. They will also understand what information is at risk and red flags to watch out for regarding common scams.
You can brown bag lunch it if you'd like. Dessert will be provided.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Digital Literacy/Technology. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Enka History Book Club
Enka-Candler Library
The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction.
We'll be discussing, The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World by Shelley Puhak.
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.
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 18, 2023, 2:30 PM – 3:30 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 18, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Intro to Rhythm and Drumming with TRAP of Asheville
Pack Memorial Library
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 older than 12.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Music. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Weaverville Library Knitters and Stitchers
Weaverville Library
The Knitters and Stitchers are back! Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation. 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 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Storytime
Black Mountain Library
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. B.
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 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Hominy Creek Comfort Makers- Knit/Crochet/Sew Makers Group
Enka-Candler Library
If you can sew on a machine, hand sew, crochet or knit, stuff a pillow or iron come join our makers group! Sewers, knitters, and menders are welcome to join us.
We will be working on projects that provide comfort items to anyone struggling. Comfort items may include but are not limited to quilts, crocheted or knitted blankets, Hospice pillows, chemo port pillows and beanies/hats. To get us started there will be a few Hospice pillow kits, cut and ready to sew, stuff, and complete.
Come prepared with your supplies & tools including sewing machine, fabric, yarn and any other items you might need. The library will have some materials on hand as well! You're also more than welcome to join us, hang out, and work on your own project if you'd like.
The group meets in the library community room. No registration required.
Interested in learning more about the group, follow @hominycreekcomfortmakers on Facebook.
Any questions, call us at 250-4758 or email hominycreekcomfortmakers@gmail.com.
Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Library: Enka-Candler.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
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 19, 2023, 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 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Gym
Pack Memorial Library
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.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: pack.children@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Getting Started with Genealogy
Fairview Library
Presented by Nancy Manning of the Old Buncombe Genealogical Society
In this class we will learn the basics of genealogical research and what records are available for research. We will cover the basic charts used to record the information we find and how to access the necessary records. Handouts will include lineage charts, family group sheets, individual research sheets, portrait sheets, a research guide, a list of genealogical websites, and some helpful hints.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Local History & Genealogy. Age Group: Adult. Library: Fairview.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Friends of the South Buncombe Library Book Club: My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
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 My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. 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:
Sometimes it's pretty hard to tell them apart... my family and the animals, that is. I don't know why my brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, our house, on the island of Corfu, is a bit like a circus. So they should feel right at home...
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 19, 2023, 2:30 PM – 4:00 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 19, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Meet Gracie! Read to a therapy dog
Enka-Candler Library
Meet Gracie, a certified therapy dog whose spirit and affectionate personality are sure to win your heart. Despite having one less leg, this nine year old "tripod" Great Pyrenees mix is excited about life, always eager for a run or swim and approaches everything with a big smile. Gracie's physical difference does not stop her mission to spread love and happiness to everyone she meets. Her empathy and willingness to listen, make her the perfect friend for anyone in need of comfort or support.
Join Gracie and her parent, Lisa, for an hour at the library where you can take turns reading, petting, or saying hello! No registration is required for this program, but we will ask you to sign-in so everyone gets to spend time with Gracie. Gracie is child friendly & parents must stay with children.
**Our allergy free, robot dog, Puptart will still be available on Wednesdays from 4-5 PM!
Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Teen - (grades 6-12). Family - (children of all ages). Library: Enka-Candler.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Astonishing Arachnids - ecoEXPLORE
Weaverville Library
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different arachnids that call Western North Carolina their home! Did you know Arachnids include more than just Spiders? Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, the many different types of arachnids, where they live, what they eat, plus much more!
Location: Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville. Phone: (828) 250-6482. Email: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Family Fun. Informational. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Weaverville.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Swannanoa Readers Book Club discuss "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen
Swannanoa Library
A coming-of-age story and a satire of gothic novels, Northanger Abbey was written in 1803 by Jane Austen. A funny and eerie story of what happens when a reader reads too many ghostly tales.
Join us for an afternoon of discussion and light refreshments. Bring your wit.
Books have been reserved and should be available to pick up at Swannanoa Library by October 1st.
Notice - Description: We read Jane Austen's classic satire of gothic novels: Northanger Abbey. Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Age Group: Adult. Library: Swannanoa.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. My Story: Four Memoirs by WNC Authors: Lecture and Book Discussion Series: Glove Shy: A Sister's Reckoning by Janet Hurley
West Asheville Library
My Story: Four Memoirs by WNC Authors: Lecture and Book Discussion Series at West Asheville Library sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Foundation. This second talk is by Janet Hurley owner of True Ink and cofounder of Asheville Writers in the Schools & Community (now Arteria Collective), featuring her memoir Glove Shy: A Sister’s Reckoning. This is a hybrid event--in person and Zoom available. Register for Zoom talk at novels@wilmadykemanlegacy.org
Book discussion to follow on Wednesday, October 25th at 7pm.
DISCLAIMER: While Buncombe County has taken steps to protect this video-teleconferencing (VTC) session from unwanted intrusions (such as “Zoom-bombings”), it cannot guarantee the absence of such an intrusion, disruption, or other negative event from this VTC session. By participating in this VTC session, you, on behalf of yourself and any minors participating under your supervision, hereby release Buncombe County, its principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims,…
Notice - Description: My Story: Four Memoirs by WNC Authors: Lecture and Book Discussion Series. Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Author Event. Literature. Online Programs. Age Group: Adult. Library: West Asheville.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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 20, 2023, 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 20, 2023, 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.
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 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Dancing with Death: The Last Great Adventure - Free Curated Film Series
Pack Memorial Library
While death is often a taboo topic of conversation, it is inevitable for all of us. A series of award-winning films dealing with end-of-life issues will be shown at Pack Memorial Library on Fridays from October 20 through December 8 from 2:00-5:00 PM. The program is designed to help people better understand and become more comfortable talking about — and perhaps shifting their perspective on — end-of-life experiences.
Each film will be followed by in-depth, thought-provoking, and death-positive discussions moderated by Gail Harris, National Emmy Award-winning journalist for PBS and NPR and former correspondent for ABC News Nightline and World News Tonight. These six exceptional films by new and established filmmakers, animators, and actors about death and dying are entertaining and inspiring. Potential discussion topics will include legacy, the spiritual side of death, alternative ways to die, preparedness, facing fear, and finding courage.
Films:
Oct 20: In the Realm of Death & Dreaming: Does Consciousness…
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Film Screening. Age Group: Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Friday, October 20, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. North Asheville Library Bird Walk
North Asheville Library
Join us this September and October as members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society guide us 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: Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: North Asheville.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Outdoor games at the library
Leicester Library
Stop by and play a round of cornhole or badminton at the library any Saturday this fall.
We'll have a variety of fun games set up outside for anyone to enjoy from open to close when the weather is clear.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful mountain views!
Notice - Description: Outdoor games all day long! Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Fall Outdoor Story Time
Fairview Library
Join Miss Jennifer for a special Saturday Outdoor Story Time!
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.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 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 21, 2023, 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 21, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Pilates - In Person at the Library OR online
Pack Memorial Library
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Classes. Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial. Black Mountain.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 21, 2023, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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: raj.bowers-racine@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Telling. Classes. Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Pack Memorial.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Quilting Bee
East Asheville Library
Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4738. Email: eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Adult. Family - (children of all ages). Library: East Asheville.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 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 24, 2023, 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 24, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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: Classes. Informational. Age Group: Adult. Library: Leicester.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. A Stitch in Crime: Fiber Artist Circle and a True Crime Podcast
Black Mountain Library
Calling all yarn/fiber/needlework artists!
We'll be hosting a drop-in art circle every Tuesday in October. Bring your current project or work on a new one—limited yarn will be available.
We'll listen to a true crime podcast while we work. Meet new friends and learn about a local true crime story.
We welcome beginners, but no instruction will be offered. A basic knowledge of your chosen yarn craft is recommended. Ages 18 and Up.
A Stitch in Crime
Tuesdays October 3 - October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Black Mountain Public Library.
Location: Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain. Phone: 828-250-4756. Email: blackmountain.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Story Telling. Other. Age Group: Adult. Library: Black Mountain.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 24, 2023, 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 24, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Read to a Dog! with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel
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 Flora the Golden Retriever every first and third Tuesday from 4 - 5 p.m.
Read with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel every second and fourth Tuesday from 3 - 4 p.m.
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 24, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. WNC Scale Model Club
North Asheville Library
The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress. All skill levels are welcome! Due to the fragile nature of these models this program is designed for ages 12 and up.
Location: North Asheville Library - 1030 Merrimon Ave. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4752. Email: matthew.phillips@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Informational. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: North Asheville.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Spanish Language Conversation Practice Group
Pack Memorial Library
Join us for this friendly and welcoming Spanish Language Conversation Practice Group. This is geared towards people with intermediate level Spanish skills and offers an immersive and supportive chance to practice and sharpen your skills. This group meets on the 4th Tuesdays of each month in person at Pack Library. All are welcome to participate.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Classes. Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Stepping Into the Unknown: Insights Gained from 6,00 Miles of Long Distance Backpacking and how they can be applied to YOUR Life
Pack Memorial Library
Stepping Into the Unknown: Insights Gained from 6,00 Miles of Long Distance Backpacking and how they can be applied to YOUR Life
A talk and slideshow presentation
Why would a person leave the comforts of society behind to walk a 2 foot wide dirt path across the country? What happens when you open yourself to the unknown and all of the experiences that unfold along a backpacking trip spanning thousands of miles?
In this presentation, Wendy Johnston shares some of the wisdom that became clear to her during her 6,000 miles of backpacking across the country (on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Colorado Trails)- lessons that can be applied universally to anyone or any situation in life. Her talk pairs inspiration with principles required to achieve desired dreams.
Long distance backpacking is as much an internal journey as it is an external, physical journey.
In sharing what drew her to such journeys, some of the obstacles that she overcame to accomplish her goals, how her experiences transformed her life,…
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Story Telling. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Tales of Three: Storytelling by Pat and Becky Stone
Fairview Library
Join us at Fairview Library as Pat and Becky Stone share rousing, humorous, and captivating stories that—like so many folktales—surprise and delight by having three parts. (And, yes! -- their new triplet grandbabies inspired the theme!).
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Telling. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Library: Fairview.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Preschool Story Time
Black Mountain Library
Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 to 5 years as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities.
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: Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Black Mountain.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. CANCELLED - Toddler Story Time at Enka
Enka-Candler Library
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, our capacity for storytime is at 40 people. Tickets are available at the front desk.
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.). Library: Enka-Candler.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:45 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 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Gym
Leicester Library
Drop in and play between 11 - 12:00. There will be mats of all shapes and sizes to climb + roll + bounce around on with other babies!
Notice - Description: Children's Program. 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 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. YMCA Mobile Food Market & Buncombe County Healthy Living Mobile Unit
Enka-Candler Library
The YMCA Mobile Market takes place in the Enka-Candler Library community room. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services.
While you're here, stop over to get a 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.
Distributions are FREE and all community members are welcome. .
Location: Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sandhill Rd. - Candler. Phone: (828) 250-4758. Email: enka.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Informational. Other. Age Group: Adult. Family - (children of all ages). Library: Enka-Candler. All Libraries.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 25, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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 25, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Lego Club
West Asheville Library
Lego Club for ages 5-12. Make new friends and have fun building. Legos will be provided--please leave yours at home.
Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: West Asheville.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Tanglewood Teens Halloween Showcase
Pack Memorial Library
Something wicked this way comes ... Join us for an afternoon of spooky songs & stories! We welcome you to Halloweentown where you will enjoy the hits of your favorite villains and experience classic scary stories jumping right off the page and onto the stage. Presented by the Asheville Community Theater.
Ages 6 and older are welcome!
Notice - Description: Something wicked this way comes ... Join us for an afternoon of spooky songs & stories! We welcome you to Halloweentown where you will enjoy the hits of your favorite villains and experience classic scary stories jumping right off the page and onto the stage. Presented by the Asheville Community Theater. Ages 6 and older are welcome! Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Music. Performance. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Pack Memorial.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. My Story: Book Discussion of Glove Shy: A Sister's Reckoning by Janet Hurley
West Asheville Library
Discussion of Glove Shy: A Sister's Reckoning by Janet Hurley.
Location: West Asheville Library - 942 Haywood Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4750. Email: westasheville.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Book Club. Literature. Age Group: Adult. Library: West Asheville.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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. Age Group: Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Library: Weaverville.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Baby Storytime
Black Mountain Library
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. B.
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 26, 2023, 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 26, 2023, 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 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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 26, 2023, 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 26, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. EcoExplore - Astonishing Arachnids
Swannanoa Library
Come learn about the astonshing diversity of arachnids; there are more than just spiders!
Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Teen - (grades 6-12). Family - (children of all ages). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Swannanoa.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Story Explorers
Pack Memorial Library
Spooky science! Make a bubbling wizard's brew, fizzing eyeballs, and hocus pocus magical potions!
Explore a new topic each month through stories and hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities. Grades K-5.
Notice - Description: Spooky science! Make a bubbling wizard's brew, fizzing eyeballs, and hocus pocus magical potions! Explore a new topic each month through stories and hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities. Grades K-5. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Pack Memorial.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Trunk of Troubles
Pack Memorial Library
Preserving Your Family Treasures
The Western Regional Archives, a branch of the State Archives of North Carolina, is a regional repository for historical collections and research but is also a go-to source for preservation information. Using a “Trunk of Trouble,” Lead Archivist Heather South will share basic care, handling, and storage instructions for taking care of your family documents and photographs. It could be your grandfather’s WWII letters home, your parent’s wedding photos, or even your high school scrapbook, there are always historical treasures we want to save and preserve for future generations.
The hour-long program is suitable for researchers, teachers, students, genealogists and others interested in learning the basics of archival preservation. The free program provides insight on where to start and shares ideas for inexpensive solutions to frequent troubles. “The Trunk of Trouble” uses examples and samples all about the do’s and don’ts of preservation for books, paper, and…
Location: East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Local History & Genealogy. Age Group: Adult. Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: East Asheville.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. 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, Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir, by Lucille Clifton.
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 the Noir Collective AVL during open hours, call 828-257-4540, or email angela@ymiculturalcenter.org to check availability.
Phone: (828) 250-4738. Event Type: Book Club. Online Programs. Age Group: Adult. Library: East Asheville. All Libraries.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Noir Collective AVL
39 S. Market St. Suite C
Asheville, NC 28801.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Halloween Hoopla
Pack Memorial Library
Enjoy not-so-spooky Halloween stories, songs, and a craft. Ages birth - 5. Costumes welcome.
Notice - Description: Enjoy not-so-spooky Halloween stories, songs, and a craft. Ages birth - 5. Costumes welcome. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Story Time for Kids. Age Group: Baby - (ages 4 mos.-18 mos.). Toddler - (ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Pack Memorial.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 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 27, 2023, 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 27, 2023, 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.
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 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Dancing with Death: The Last Great Adventure - Free Curated Film Series
Pack Memorial Library
While death is often a taboo topic of conversation, it is inevitable for all of us. A series of award-winning films dealing with end-of-life issues will be shown at Pack Memorial Library on Fridays from October 20 through December 8 from 2:00-5:00 PM. The program is designed to help people better understand and become more comfortable talking about — and perhaps shifting their perspective on — end-of-life experiences.
Each film will be followed by in-depth, thought-provoking, and death-positive discussions moderated by Gail Harris, National Emmy Award-winning journalist for PBS and NPR and former correspondent for ABC News Nightline and World News Tonight. These six exceptional films by new and established filmmakers, animators, and actors about death and dying are entertaining and inspiring. Potential discussion topics will include legacy, the spiritual side of death, alternative ways to die, preparedness, facing fear, and finding courage.
Films:
Oct 20: In the Realm of Death & Dreaming: Does Consciousness…
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Other. Informational. Film Screening. Age Group: Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. LEGO club
Fairview Library
Fairview library provides the Legos and you provide the creativity!
Perfect for ages 6 and up.
Lego Club is on the last Friday of every month.
Location: Fairview Library - 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview. Phone: (828) 250-6484. Email: fairview.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Fairview.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. LEGO Time
Leicester Library
Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.
Notice - Description: Children's Program. Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Leicester.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. LEGO Time
Leicester Library
Drop in or stay for the entire time. Build and share ideas! LEGOS + snacks are provided. This program is FREE and no registration is needed.
Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5). Library: Leicester.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Frankentoys: A teen event
Pack Memorial Library
Indulge your destructive impulses by pulling apart old toys, then create a creepy toy version of Frankenstein's monster to take home. A safety waiver must be signed in order to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Notice - Description: Indulge your destructive impulses by pulling apart old toys, then create a creepy toy version of Frankenstein's monster to take home. A safety waiver must be signed in order to attend. Refreshments will be served. Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4720. Email: library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: STEM/STEAM. Arts & Crafts. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Pack Memorial.
Friday, October 27, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Star Wars Reads @ Oakley Library!
Oakley / South Asheville Library
Drop in any time on Saturday, October 28th and celebrate your love of a galaxy far, far away with us. Make a craft, check out books about your favorite Star Wars characters, and complete our scavenger hunt to win a special prize!
Location: Oakley/South Asheville Library - 749 Fairview Rd. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4754. Email: oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Family Fun. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Teen - (grades 6-12). School Age - (grades K-5). Preschool - (ages 3-5). Library: Oakley / South Asheville.
Saturday, October 28, 2023.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Outdoor games at the library
Leicester Library
Stop by and play a round of cornhole or badminton at the library any Saturday this fall.
We'll have a variety of fun games set up outside for anyone to enjoy from open to close when the weather is clear.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful mountain views!
Notice - Description: Outdoor games all day long! Location: Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester. Phone: (828) 250-6480. Email: leicester.library@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Family Fun. STEM/STEAM. Age Group: Family - (children of all ages). Adult. Library: Leicester.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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 28, 2023, 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 28, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Mixed Media Self Portrait Art Class
Pack Memorial Library
Step into the captivating realm of self-expression through our Mixed Media Self Portrait Art Class. Embark on a creative journey where traditional and contemporary techniques intertwine to craft a unique representation of your identity. Guided by a skilled instructor, you'll explore a myriad of artistic mediums, from painting and collage to digital elements, enabling you to capture the essence of your individuality in a visually striking and innovative way. Through this immersive experience, you'll not only refine your artistic skills but also delve into introspection, unveiling layers of your personality and history while translating them into a captivating mixed-media masterpiece that truly reflects the intricate tapestry of your being. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Location: Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville. Phone: (828) 250-4700. Email: jen.waite@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Informational. Classes. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Adult. Library: Pack Memorial.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Swannanoa Anime Club
Swannanoa Library
Come join the Swannanoa Library Anime Club! We'll meet the 4th Saturday of every month to watch anime, discuss manga, create crafts, and even try some fun snacks!
Questions? Please contact Olivia at olivia.muse@buncombecounty.org.
Location: Swannanoa Library - 101 W. Charleston Ave. - Swannanoa. Phone: (828) 250-6486. Email: olivia.muse@buncombecounty.org. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Book Club. Film Screening. Other. Age Group: Teen - (grades 6-12). Library: Swannanoa.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org.