Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle talking and petting. Weekly children’s picture book room sessions build early literacy and confidence with allergy friendly companionship.
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Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
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.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
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.
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.
A cozy, family friendly evening movie screening in the Oakley/South Asheville Library with complimentary popcorn. Settle in for an all ages community hangout with big screen vibes and low key fun.
A cozy, family friendly evening movie screening in the Oakley/South Asheville Library with complimentary popcorn. Settle in for an all ages community hangout with big screen vibes and low key fun.
A cozy, family friendly evening movie screening in the Oakley/South Asheville Library with complimentary popcorn. Settle in for an all ages community hangout with big screen vibes and low key fun.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
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.
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.
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.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Interactive docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with conversational prompts and close looking. Drop in without reservations for an accessible, educational tour inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
Summer camp days packed with hands on STEM activities and interactive science exploration in a museum setting. Geared toward kids and families, with playful learning through experiments, demos, and group challenges.
A timed 60 minute heads down writing sprint with quick introductions, designed for novelists, poets, and anyone working on pages. Expect quiet cafe focus, accountability, and a supportive downtown co writing meetup vibe.
A timed 60 minute heads down writing sprint with quick introductions, designed for novelists, poets, and anyone working on pages. Expect quiet cafe focus, accountability, and a supportive downtown co writing meetup vibe.
A timed 60 minute heads down writing sprint with quick introductions, designed for novelists, poets, and anyone working on pages. Expect quiet cafe focus, accountability, and a supportive downtown co writing meetup vibe.
Creekside outdoor playtime for kids at Robert Lake Park, with splashy nature exploration and unstructured water fun. A laid-back community meetup in Montreat centered on fresh air, rocks, and running water.
Creekside outdoor playtime for kids at Robert Lake Park, with splashy nature exploration and unstructured water fun. A laid-back community meetup in Montreat centered on fresh air, rocks, and running water.
Creekside outdoor playtime for kids at Robert Lake Park, with splashy nature exploration and unstructured water fun. A laid-back community meetup in Montreat centered on fresh air, rocks, and running water.
Quiet co-writing session where local writers bring works in progress and write side by side with coffee in a casual coffeeshop setting. Brief social mingling happens before and after, with no critique or workshop component.
Quiet co-writing session where local writers bring works in progress and write side by side with coffee in a casual coffeeshop setting. Brief social mingling happens before and after, with no critique or workshop component.
Quiet co-writing session where local writers bring works in progress and write side by side with coffee in a casual coffeeshop setting. Brief social mingling happens before and after, with no critique or workshop component.
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.
Quiet, timed coworking session for writers with quick introductions up front, then heads down drafting time where no one reads your work. Meet local writers over a drink in a cafe setting and leave with real progress on the page.
Quiet, timed coworking session for writers with quick introductions up front, then heads down drafting time where no one reads your work. Meet local writers over a drink in a cafe setting and leave with real progress on the page.
Quiet, timed coworking session for writers with quick introductions up front, then heads down drafting time where no one reads your work. Meet local writers over a drink in a cafe setting and leave with real progress on the page.