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A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
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A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.

Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.
Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.

Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.

Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.
Docent-led walk through themed plots like the WNC Native Garden, Rose and Cottage gardens, dye and vegetable beds, plus pollinator and compost areas. Expect practical horticulture insights on seasonal planting, sun vs shade, and garden maintenance.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.

A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.

A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.

Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.
Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.

A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.
A casual adult craft club with shared supplies and space to work on your own project or try beginner friendly ideas with hands on help. Donation supported community night focused on creativity and low pressure social connection.

A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.

A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.
A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.

Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.

Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.