Black Experience Book Club
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.
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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 at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
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.
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.
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.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
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.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centered on self care as self preservation and political resilience. A supportive, identity specific space for Black or African American participants to breathe, reflect, and build community practice.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centered on self care as self preservation and political resilience. A supportive, identity specific space for Black or African American participants to breathe, reflect, and build community practice.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centered on self care as self preservation and political resilience. A supportive, identity specific space for Black or African American participants to breathe, reflect, and build community practice.
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.
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
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.
An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.
An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.
An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.
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.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
Practical safety talk on coexisting with western North Carolina black bears, led by NC Wildlife Resources Commission representatives. Learn bear aware habits, home and trash precautions, and what to do during neighborhood bear encounters.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.