
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. A calm, allergy friendly children’s picture book room session to build early literacy and confidence.
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Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).

Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).
Interactive baby story time with songs, simple rhymes, and shared reading designed for infants and toddlers with an engaged caregiver. A library-based early literacy program where adults participate alongside their child (no drop offs).

Lively baby focused story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books to build early language and literacy skills. Held in the children’s picture book room for ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

Lively baby focused story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books to build early language and literacy skills. Held in the children’s picture book room for ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.
Lively baby focused story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books to build early language and literacy skills. Held in the children’s picture book room for ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family-friendly, early-morning library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family-friendly, early-morning library setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family-friendly, early-morning library setting.

Lively baby storytime built around songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books to support early language development. Designed specifically for infants ages 0–18 months in a public library setting.

Lively baby storytime built around songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books to support early language development. Designed specifically for infants ages 0–18 months in a public library setting.
Lively baby storytime built around songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books to support early language development. Designed specifically for infants ages 0–18 months in a public library setting.

Drop in for play time in the children’s area, with baby-safe toys and space for caregivers to connect. Scheduled story time is canceled today; expect an informal hangout geared to ages 4–18 months.

Drop in for play time in the children’s area, with baby-safe toys and space for caregivers to connect. Scheduled story time is canceled today; expect an informal hangout geared to ages 4–18 months.
Drop in for play time in the children’s area, with baby-safe toys and space for caregivers to connect. Scheduled story time is canceled today; expect an informal hangout geared to ages 4–18 months.

Lively read-aloud circle for ages 3–5 with picture books, singalong songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. A cozy library program that builds early literacy and social skills with caregivers nearby.

Lively read-aloud circle for ages 3–5 with picture books, singalong songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. A cozy library program that builds early literacy and social skills with caregivers nearby.
Lively read-aloud circle for ages 3–5 with picture books, singalong songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. A cozy library program that builds early literacy and social skills with caregivers nearby.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.

Lively baby story time centered on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Expect interactive read alouds, songs, and simple rhythm play in a welcoming public library setting for caregivers.

Lively baby story time centered on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Expect interactive read alouds, songs, and simple rhythm play in a welcoming public library setting for caregivers.
Lively baby story time centered on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Expect interactive read alouds, songs, and simple rhythm play in a welcoming public library setting for caregivers.

Interactive story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement games geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning focused on early literacy and caregiver friendly participation.

Interactive story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement games geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning focused on early literacy and caregiver friendly participation.
Interactive story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement games geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning focused on early literacy and caregiver friendly participation.

A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.

A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.
A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

Guided mindfulness practice focused on present moment attention without judgment, with techniques to deepen awareness of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Comfortable, low pressure evening session; bring a yoga mat or towel (limited mats available).

Guided mindfulness practice focused on present moment attention without judgment, with techniques to deepen awareness of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Comfortable, low pressure evening session; bring a yoga mat or towel (limited mats available).
Guided mindfulness practice focused on present moment attention without judgment, with techniques to deepen awareness of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Comfortable, low pressure evening session; bring a yoga mat or towel (limited mats available).

A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.

A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.
A laid back scale model builders meetup for static non RC kits, with time to display finished builds or works in progress and swap tips and techniques. Welcoming ages 12+ and all skill levels in a public library setting.

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.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, caregiver friendly morning program focused on early literacy and listening skills in a neighborhood library.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, caregiver friendly morning program focused on early literacy and listening skills in a neighborhood library.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, caregiver friendly morning program focused on early literacy and listening skills in a neighborhood library.

Hands-on LEGO free-build playtime where kids (K–5) create original builds, trade ideas, and show off creations in a welcoming library meetup. Plenty of bricks provided—no personal sets needed.

Hands-on LEGO free-build playtime where kids (K–5) create original builds, trade ideas, and show off creations in a welcoming library meetup. Plenty of bricks provided—no personal sets needed.
Hands-on LEGO free-build playtime where kids (K–5) create original builds, trade ideas, and show off creations in a welcoming library meetup. Plenty of bricks provided—no personal sets needed.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.
A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

Quiet reading time inside a salt cave session with soft reading lamps and a calm, meditative vibe. Create a free watercolor and salt bookmark (no experience needed) with admission to the community cave session.

Quiet reading time inside a salt cave session with soft reading lamps and a calm, meditative vibe. Create a free watercolor and salt bookmark (no experience needed) with admission to the community cave session.
Quiet reading time inside a salt cave session with soft reading lamps and a calm, meditative vibe. Create a free watercolor and salt bookmark (no experience needed) with admission to the community cave session.