Black Experience Book Club
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 at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
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Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Lively group discussion of Saidiya Hartman’s “Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments,” exploring the many facets of the Black experience through narrative history and archival storytelling. Book lovers gather at a downtown cultural center for conversation and community connection.
Lively group discussion of Saidiya Hartman’s “Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments,” exploring the many facets of the Black experience through narrative history and archival storytelling. Book lovers gather at a downtown cultural center for conversation and community connection.
Lively group discussion of Saidiya Hartman’s “Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments,” exploring the many facets of the Black experience through narrative history and archival storytelling. Book lovers gather at a downtown cultural center for conversation and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self preservation and collective care, led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. Expect grounding practices, community of practice reflection, and a supportive affinity space.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self preservation and collective care, led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. Expect grounding practices, community of practice reflection, and a supportive affinity space.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self preservation and collective care, led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. Expect grounding practices, community of practice reflection, and a supportive affinity space.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.
A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.
A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.
Bi monthly public meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse, where residents can hear updates, discuss county business, and follow local policy decisions and agenda items.
Bi monthly public meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse, where residents can hear updates, discuss county business, and follow local policy decisions and agenda items.
Bi monthly public meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse, where residents can hear updates, discuss county business, and follow local policy decisions and agenda items.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.
Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.
Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
Monthly romance readers’ discussion group with a welcoming, drop-in vibe at Pack Memorial Library. July’s selection is Emily Henry’s "People We Meet on Vacation," with guided conversation and community connection for newcomers and regulars.
Monthly romance readers’ discussion group with a welcoming, drop-in vibe at Pack Memorial Library. July’s selection is Emily Henry’s "People We Meet on Vacation," with guided conversation and community connection for newcomers and regulars.
Monthly romance readers’ discussion group with a welcoming, drop-in vibe at Pack Memorial Library. July’s selection is Emily Henry’s "People We Meet on Vacation," with guided conversation and community connection for newcomers and regulars.
Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.
Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.
Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.
Gentle chair based hatha yoga uses seated and standing poses with a chair prop to build flexibility and strength while calming mind and body. A weekday morning library session geared toward accessible, low impact movement.
Gentle chair based hatha yoga uses seated and standing poses with a chair prop to build flexibility and strength while calming mind and body. A weekday morning library session geared toward accessible, low impact movement.
Gentle chair based hatha yoga uses seated and standing poses with a chair prop to build flexibility and strength while calming mind and body. A weekday morning library session geared toward accessible, low impact movement.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
Lively early-literacy story time with board books, singalongs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space and free to attend.
Lively early-literacy story time with board books, singalongs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space and free to attend.
Lively early-literacy story time with board books, singalongs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space and free to attend.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.