
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.
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Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.

Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.
Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.
Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.
Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.

Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.
Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

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.

Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years) with playful participation and early literacy engagement. A morning library program geared toward little listeners and their caregivers.

Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years) with playful participation and early literacy engagement. A morning library program geared toward little listeners and their caregivers.
Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years) with playful participation and early literacy engagement. A morning library program geared toward little listeners and their caregivers.

Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.

Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.
Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

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.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.
Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.

A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.