Library Tour
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
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A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.
Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.
Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.
A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.
A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.
Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.
Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.