Black Experience Book Club
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
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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 culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
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 culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
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 culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Short stories and playful participation create an engaging early literacy experience for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with a welcoming setting for young children and caregivers.
Short stories and playful participation create an engaging early literacy experience for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with a welcoming setting for young children and caregivers.
Short stories and playful participation create an engaging early literacy experience for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with a welcoming setting for young children and caregivers.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
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.
Monthly discussions alternate between true crime and books on politics and public affairs, examining scandals, murder, corruption, malfeasance, and cover-ups from personal cases to global systems.
Monthly discussions alternate between true crime and books on politics and public affairs, examining scandals, murder, corruption, malfeasance, and cover-ups from personal cases to global systems.
Monthly discussions alternate between true crime and books on politics and public affairs, examining scandals, murder, corruption, malfeasance, and cover-ups from personal cases to global systems.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Writers bring printed drafts for thoughtful group discussion, constructive critique, and inspiration. A welcoming weekly gathering for sharing works in progress and strengthening creative writing practice.
Writers bring printed drafts for thoughtful group discussion, constructive critique, and inspiration. A welcoming weekly gathering for sharing works in progress and strengthening creative writing practice.
Writers bring printed drafts for thoughtful group discussion, constructive critique, and inspiration. A welcoming weekly gathering for sharing works in progress and strengthening creative writing practice.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive tales, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A warm, kid-centered library program for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive tales, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A warm, kid-centered library program for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive tales, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A warm, kid-centered library program for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Browse thousands of bargain fiction and nonfiction books, new bestsellers, rare antiques, DVDs, and puzzles across genres and age groups. Proceeds support the Skyland/South Buncombe Library.
Browse thousands of bargain fiction and nonfiction books, new bestsellers, rare antiques, DVDs, and puzzles across genres and age groups. Proceeds support the Skyland/South Buncombe Library.
Browse thousands of bargain fiction and nonfiction books, new bestsellers, rare antiques, DVDs, and puzzles across genres and age groups. Proceeds support the Skyland/South Buncombe Library.