
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that listens, pants, and responds to gentle petting without allergies or fur. Kids pick a book in the picture book room for early literacy skill building.
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Interactive toddler storytime with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection in a friendly community setting.

Interactive toddler storytime with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection in a friendly community setting.
Interactive toddler storytime with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection in a friendly community setting.

Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.

Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.

Bilingual story time filled with picture books, spoken stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed library morning geared for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Bilingual story time filled with picture books, spoken stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed library morning geared for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time filled with picture books, spoken stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed library morning geared for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, designed to build early literacy through playful reading and interaction. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, designed to build early literacy through playful reading and interaction. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, designed to build early literacy through playful reading and interaction. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

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

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

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.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

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.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program focused on early literacy, listening, and caregiver friendly participation.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program focused on early literacy, listening, and caregiver friendly participation.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, simple songs, and movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program focused on early literacy, listening, and caregiver friendly participation.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

Interactive read alouds with playful songs and simple movement geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and parent child bonding.

Interactive read alouds with playful songs and simple movement geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and parent child bonding.
Interactive read alouds with playful songs and simple movement geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that supports early literacy and parent child bonding.

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.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks, where kids trade ideas, show off creations, and collaborate on imaginative builds. A school-age hangout at the library that mixes STEM play with making new friends.

Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks, where kids trade ideas, show off creations, and collaborate on imaginative builds. A school-age hangout at the library that mixes STEM play with making new friends.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks, where kids trade ideas, show off creations, and collaborate on imaginative builds. A school-age hangout at the library that mixes STEM play with making new friends.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.

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 with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

Casual yarn circle in the Skyland Library community room where knitters and crocheters work on in progress projects, chat, and trade tips. Drop in anytime for friendly company; not a formal class, so beginners may mostly observe.

Casual yarn circle in the Skyland Library community room where knitters and crocheters work on in progress projects, chat, and trade tips. Drop in anytime for friendly company; not a formal class, so beginners may mostly observe.
Casual yarn circle in the Skyland Library community room where knitters and crocheters work on in progress projects, chat, and trade tips. Drop in anytime for friendly company; not a formal class, so beginners may mostly observe.

An animal centered afternoon at the Asheville Humane Society with a playful Pokémon themed twist, geared toward meeting adoptable pets and supporting shelter work. Expect a casual community vibe with kid friendly activities and chances to interact with dogs and cats.

An animal centered afternoon at the Asheville Humane Society with a playful Pokémon themed twist, geared toward meeting adoptable pets and supporting shelter work. Expect a casual community vibe with kid friendly activities and chances to interact with dogs and cats.
An animal centered afternoon at the Asheville Humane Society with a playful Pokémon themed twist, geared toward meeting adoptable pets and supporting shelter work. Expect a casual community vibe with kid friendly activities and chances to interact with dogs and cats.