
Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training
Hands on tutor training for volunteers teaching K-5 literacy and Buncombe County, focused on phonics, fluency, and family partnership to advance equitable reading outcomes in under-resourced public schools.
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Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.
A first step for prospective volunteers interested in supporting a community tool library, learning how to get involved and contribute to shared access to tools.

Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.

Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.
Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.

Hands-on community meal service shift at 12 Baskets Cafe, with flexible weekday volunteer hours and an optional monthly orientation. Ideal for locals looking for a consistent way to support food access in West Asheville.

Hands-on community meal service shift at 12 Baskets Cafe, with flexible weekday volunteer hours and an optional monthly orientation. Ideal for locals looking for a consistent way to support food access in West Asheville.
Hands-on community meal service shift at 12 Baskets Cafe, with flexible weekday volunteer hours and an optional monthly orientation. Ideal for locals looking for a consistent way to support food access in West Asheville.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.

A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.
A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.

Learn to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone in a free, drop-in harm reduction training. Participants can also receive free naloxone for emergency overdose response.

Learn to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone in a free, drop-in harm reduction training. Participants can also receive free naloxone for emergency overdose response.
Learn to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone in a free, drop-in harm reduction training. Participants can also receive free naloxone for emergency overdose response.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).

Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).

Interactive stories and playful participation introduce children ages 18 months to 3 years to early literacy in a welcoming library setting.

Interactive stories and playful participation introduce children ages 18 months to 3 years to early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Interactive stories and playful participation introduce children ages 18 months to 3 years to early literacy in a welcoming library setting.

Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.

Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.

A playful early-literacy gathering blends family-friendly books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.

A playful early-literacy gathering blends family-friendly books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.
A playful early-literacy gathering blends family-friendly books, rhymes, songs, and activities for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.

Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.

Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.