
Barnes & Noble Asheville Mall Signing/Reading, Meet Angelina the Adventure Cat
Storytime and a live reading celebrate the release of “Angelina the Adventure Cat and the Moon Watch Night,” followed by an author signing, photo ops, and an in-person meet and greet with the polydactyl Maine Coon.
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Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.

Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.
Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.

One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.

One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.
One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
A Wings of Fire fandom meetup brings readers together for fan celebrations, discussion, and community fun around the popular dragon fantasy series. Hosted by Malaprop’s at Asheville High School for an all ages crowd.
A Wings of Fire fandom meetup brings readers together for fan celebrations, discussion, and community fun around the popular dragon fantasy series. Hosted by Malaprop’s at Asheville High School for an all ages crowd.
A Wings of Fire fandom meetup brings readers together for fan celebrations, discussion, and community fun around the popular dragon fantasy series. Hosted by Malaprop’s at Asheville High School for an all ages crowd.

Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.

Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.
Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.

Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.

Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.
Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.
A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.

Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.
Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.

Hands-on, instructor-led workshop where families create pet themed home decor like painted wood signs and stenciled designs. A relaxed studio setting makes it easy for beginners to craft a take home project together.

Hands-on, instructor-led workshop where families create pet themed home decor like painted wood signs and stenciled designs. A relaxed studio setting makes it easy for beginners to craft a take home project together.
Hands-on, instructor-led workshop where families create pet themed home decor like painted wood signs and stenciled designs. A relaxed studio setting makes it easy for beginners to craft a take home project together.

Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.

Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.

Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.

Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.
Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.

Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.

Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.

A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.

A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.
A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.

A curated outdoor pop up market packed with antiques, vintage decor, art, jewelry, plants, and handmade finds, with free admission and parking. Browse vendors rain or shine, grab food truck bites and adult beverages, and meet adoptable pets from Mountain Pet Rescue.

A curated outdoor pop up market packed with antiques, vintage decor, art, jewelry, plants, and handmade finds, with free admission and parking. Browse vendors rain or shine, grab food truck bites and adult beverages, and meet adoptable pets from Mountain Pet Rescue.
A curated outdoor pop up market packed with antiques, vintage decor, art, jewelry, plants, and handmade finds, with free admission and parking. Browse vendors rain or shine, grab food truck bites and adult beverages, and meet adoptable pets from Mountain Pet Rescue.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.

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Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.