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 book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
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.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.
Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.
Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.
Online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation through breathwork and mindful grounding. A recurring, Black community only space for reflection, healing, and peer connection.
Online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation through breathwork and mindful grounding. A recurring, Black community only space for reflection, healing, and peer connection.
Online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation through breathwork and mindful grounding. A recurring, Black community only space for reflection, healing, and peer 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 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 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.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly with current bidding methods and guided play led by a Bronze Life Master. A free, no registration library meetup welcoming both new learners and experienced players.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly with current bidding methods and guided play led by a Bronze Life Master. A free, no registration library meetup welcoming both new learners and experienced players.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly with current bidding methods and guided play led by a Bronze Life Master. A free, no registration library meetup welcoming both new learners and experienced players.