
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Low-pressure kids’ reading practice time with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to petting and conversation. Weekly signup at the front desk in the children’s picture book room to build early literacy and confidence.
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Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Lively baby storytime with simple books, songs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to ages 0–18 months. A short language-enrichment session in the public library designed for early literacy and caregiver bonding.

Lively baby storytime with simple books, songs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to ages 0–18 months. A short language-enrichment session in the public library designed for early literacy and caregiver bonding.
Lively baby storytime with simple books, songs, rhymes, and gentle bounce activities geared to ages 0–18 months. A short language-enrichment session in the public library designed for early literacy and caregiver bonding.

Interactive language enrichment story time for infants ages 4 to 18 months, featuring songs, rhymes, and caregiver guided activities to build early literacy at Oakley/South Asheville Library; drop offs are not permitted.

Interactive language enrichment story time for infants ages 4 to 18 months, featuring songs, rhymes, and caregiver guided activities to build early literacy at Oakley/South Asheville Library; drop offs are not permitted.
Interactive language enrichment story time for infants ages 4 to 18 months, featuring songs, rhymes, and caregiver guided activities to build early literacy at Oakley/South Asheville Library; drop offs are not permitted.

Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.

Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.
Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.

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.

Interactive toddler story time with picture books, simple songs, and movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning early literacy program in a neighborhood public library setting.

Interactive toddler story time with picture books, simple songs, and movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning early literacy program in a neighborhood public library setting.
Interactive toddler story time with picture books, simple songs, and movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning early literacy program in a neighborhood public library setting.

Hands-on LEGO free-build time with plenty of bricks provided, encouraging creativity, engineering thinking, and friendly show and tell. A school-age meetup where kids (grades K–5) build side by side and make new friends.

Hands-on LEGO free-build time with plenty of bricks provided, encouraging creativity, engineering thinking, and friendly show and tell. A school-age meetup where kids (grades K–5) build side by side and make new friends.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time with plenty of bricks provided, encouraging creativity, engineering thinking, and friendly show and tell. A school-age meetup where kids (grades K–5) build side by side and make new friends.

Lively language-enrichment story time built for babies 4–18 months, with age-appropriate books, rhythms, and early literacy play. A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for caregivers and little ones.

Lively language-enrichment story time built for babies 4–18 months, with age-appropriate books, rhythms, and early literacy play. A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for caregivers and little ones.
Lively language-enrichment story time built for babies 4–18 months, with age-appropriate books, rhythms, and early literacy play. A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for caregivers and little ones.

Lively read aloud stories with songs and simple interactive moments tailored to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.

Lively read aloud stories with songs and simple interactive moments tailored to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.
Lively read aloud stories with songs and simple interactive moments tailored to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver child bonding.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.
Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

Interactive family story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities. A cozy library morning designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to read and play together.

Interactive family story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities. A cozy library morning designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to read and play together.
Interactive family story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities. A cozy library morning designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to read and play together.

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.

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.
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.

Drop-in LEGO building time for K–5 kids with bricks and snacks provided, plus space to build, share, and swap ideas with other young creators. Free, no registration needed at the Leicester Library.

Drop-in LEGO building time for K–5 kids with bricks and snacks provided, plus space to build, share, and swap ideas with other young creators. Free, no registration needed at the Leicester Library.
Drop-in LEGO building time for K–5 kids with bricks and snacks provided, plus space to build, share, and swap ideas with other young creators. Free, no registration needed at the Leicester Library.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.

Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.
Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.

Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.

Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.