Land of the Sky 101 Book Club
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
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Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
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.
A visual deep-dive into 50 years of Asheville murals and street art, with work from 29 local artists displayed throughout Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on participation at the graffiti free wall adds an interactive, community-gallery feel.
A visual deep-dive into 50 years of Asheville murals and street art, with work from 29 local artists displayed throughout Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on participation at the graffiti free wall adds an interactive, community-gallery feel.
A visual deep-dive into 50 years of Asheville murals and street art, with work from 29 local artists displayed throughout Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on participation at the graffiti free wall adds an interactive, community-gallery feel.
Hands-on public training in historic preservation, from documenting buildings and neighborhood stories to practical strategies for protecting and sharing local heritage. Welcoming residents, property owners, and local historians for an accessible, skills-based civic workshop.
Hands-on public training in historic preservation, from documenting buildings and neighborhood stories to practical strategies for protecting and sharing local heritage. Welcoming residents, property owners, and local historians for an accessible, skills-based civic workshop.
Hands-on public training in historic preservation, from documenting buildings and neighborhood stories to practical strategies for protecting and sharing local heritage. Welcoming residents, property owners, and local historians for an accessible, skills-based civic workshop.
A deep dive into Asheville’s last 50 years of murals and street art through works by 29 local artists in the Carolina Record Shop special collections space. The closing reception includes artists on site, a hands-on graffiti “Free Wall” for lettering practice, and light refreshments.
A deep dive into Asheville’s last 50 years of murals and street art through works by 29 local artists in the Carolina Record Shop special collections space. The closing reception includes artists on site, a hands-on graffiti “Free Wall” for lettering practice, and light refreshments.
A deep dive into Asheville’s last 50 years of murals and street art through works by 29 local artists in the Carolina Record Shop special collections space. The closing reception includes artists on site, a hands-on graffiti “Free Wall” for lettering practice, and light refreshments.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
Monthly Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch-alongs, deep-dive conversations, and casual trivia. Expect themed arts and crafts in an accessibility minded, diversity centered library meetup for adults from newcomers to longtime Trekkies.
Monthly Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch-alongs, deep-dive conversations, and casual trivia. Expect themed arts and crafts in an accessibility minded, diversity centered library meetup for adults from newcomers to longtime Trekkies.
Monthly Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch-alongs, deep-dive conversations, and casual trivia. Expect themed arts and crafts in an accessibility minded, diversity centered library meetup for adults from newcomers to longtime Trekkies.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
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.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.