Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “pants” and responds to gentle talking and petting. Weekly children’s picture book room session builds early literacy in a low pressure, allergy friendly library setting with sign ups at the desk.
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Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.
Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.
Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.
Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.
Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.
Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.
Pre-K storytime and early-literacy activities designed to build letter recognition, listening skills, and a love of books. Caregivers and little readers gather for read-alouds and simple, age-appropriate discussion and play.
Pre-K storytime and early-literacy activities designed to build letter recognition, listening skills, and a love of books. Caregivers and little readers gather for read-alouds and simple, age-appropriate discussion and play.
Pre-K storytime and early-literacy activities designed to build letter recognition, listening skills, and a love of books. Caregivers and little readers gather for read-alouds and simple, age-appropriate discussion and play.
Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.
Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.
Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.
Lively read aloud story time built for babies ages 4–18 months, with language enrichment and early literacy play. A calm library setting for caregivers and little ones to connect and build pre reading skills.
Lively read aloud story time built for babies ages 4–18 months, with language enrichment and early literacy play. A calm library setting for caregivers and little ones to connect and build pre reading skills.
Lively read aloud story time built for babies ages 4–18 months, with language enrichment and early literacy play. A calm library setting for caregivers and little ones to connect and build pre reading skills.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.
A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.
A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.
Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.
Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids in grades K–5 collaborate, experiment with STEM-minded designs, and swap creative ideas. A social hour for making new friends and showing off builds using the library’s shared brick stash.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids in grades K–5 collaborate, experiment with STEM-minded designs, and swap creative ideas. A social hour for making new friends and showing off builds using the library’s shared brick stash.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids in grades K–5 collaborate, experiment with STEM-minded designs, and swap creative ideas. A social hour for making new friends and showing off builds using the library’s shared brick stash.
Slow paced beginner computer class focused on internet basics, with step by step instruction and plenty of time for questions. Build practical digital literacy skills and confidence for everyday web browsing and online tasks.
Slow paced beginner computer class focused on internet basics, with step by step instruction and plenty of time for questions. Build practical digital literacy skills and confidence for everyday web browsing and online tasks.
Slow paced beginner computer class focused on internet basics, with step by step instruction and plenty of time for questions. Build practical digital literacy skills and confidence for everyday web browsing and online tasks.
Informal homeschool book club for ages 8–12 blends open-ended discussion of a themed book pick (chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction) with guided, art-based sketchbook activities. Materials are provided for hands-on creative self-expression in a library setting.
Informal homeschool book club for ages 8–12 blends open-ended discussion of a themed book pick (chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction) with guided, art-based sketchbook activities. Materials are provided for hands-on creative self-expression in a library setting.
Informal homeschool book club for ages 8–12 blends open-ended discussion of a themed book pick (chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction) with guided, art-based sketchbook activities. Materials are provided for hands-on creative self-expression in a library setting.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.