
Bright Star: Dino Academy
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
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An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

A high-energy prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops blends dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar in a kid-friendly library matinee.

A high-energy prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops blends dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar in a kid-friendly library matinee.
A high-energy prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops blends dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar in a kid-friendly library matinee.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

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.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.

Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.

Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.
Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.

Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.

Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.
Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.
Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.

A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.
A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.
Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.