Black Experience Book Club
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
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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.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Midmorning monthly book discussion at Pack Memorial Library, meeting the second Wednesday at 10:30AM. A welcoming group that reads across genres and invites newcomers to jump into the conversation.
Midmorning monthly book discussion at Pack Memorial Library, meeting the second Wednesday at 10:30AM. A welcoming group that reads across genres and invites newcomers to jump into the conversation.
Midmorning monthly book discussion at Pack Memorial Library, meeting the second Wednesday at 10:30AM. A welcoming group that reads across genres and invites newcomers to jump into the conversation.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.
Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.
Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.
A casual yarn hangout in the library community room where knitters and crocheters work on current projects while chatting and swapping tips. Not a class, but welcoming to all skill levels, including observers.
A casual yarn hangout in the library community room where knitters and crocheters work on current projects while chatting and swapping tips. Not a class, but welcoming to all skill levels, including observers.
A casual yarn hangout in the library community room where knitters and crocheters work on current projects while chatting and swapping tips. Not a class, but welcoming to all skill levels, including observers.
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 downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
A downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
A downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).
Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).
Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).
A sports romance themed book discussion hosted at a baseball stadium setting, blending athletic fandom with steamy contemporary romance reads. Expect casual conversation, reader recommendations, and community connection in a unique ballpark venue.
A sports romance themed book discussion hosted at a baseball stadium setting, blending athletic fandom with steamy contemporary romance reads. Expect casual conversation, reader recommendations, and community connection in a unique ballpark venue.
A sports romance themed book discussion hosted at a baseball stadium setting, blending athletic fandom with steamy contemporary romance reads. Expect casual conversation, reader recommendations, and community connection in a unique ballpark venue.
A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.
A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.
A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with a caregiver actively participating alongside them. Expect read aloud picture books, simple songs or rhymes, and early literacy bonding in a neighborhood library setting.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with a caregiver actively participating alongside them. Expect read aloud picture books, simple songs or rhymes, and early literacy bonding in a neighborhood library setting.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with a caregiver actively participating alongside them. Expect read aloud picture books, simple songs or rhymes, and early literacy bonding in a neighborhood library setting.
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.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.
A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.
A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with interactive songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books. Caregivers and little ones gather in the library’s children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with interactive songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books. Caregivers and little ones gather in the library’s children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with interactive songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books. Caregivers and little ones gather in the library’s children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.