
Library Tour
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.
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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.

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.

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.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.

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.

Hands-on wildlife learning with two live animal ambassadors from the WNC Nature Center, focused on Appalachian Mountains backyard species. Designed for children with accompanying adults in an interactive library program (no drop offs).

Hands-on wildlife learning with two live animal ambassadors from the WNC Nature Center, focused on Appalachian Mountains backyard species. Designed for children with accompanying adults in an interactive library program (no drop offs).
Hands-on wildlife learning with two live animal ambassadors from the WNC Nature Center, focused on Appalachian Mountains backyard species. Designed for children with accompanying adults in an interactive library program (no drop offs).

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.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

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.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple movement activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple movement activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple movement activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.

A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.

A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.
A guided woodland trail walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, led by trained volunteer naturalists. Expect small-group hiking with seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
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.

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.

Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.

Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.
Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.

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 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.