
Summer Storytime at Vance Birthplace
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
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An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.

Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.

Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.
Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.

An outdoor Juneteenth community celebration with drum circle rhythms, High Stepping Majorette and Drum Corps performances, and festival energy in a neighborhood playground. Food trucks and a Duck Derby add kid friendly, all ages fun.

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A cozy read aloud in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. Calm, kid friendly story time designed for ages 7 and under.

A cozy read aloud in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. Calm, kid friendly story time designed for ages 7 and under.
A cozy read aloud in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident “panthers” lounge nearby. Calm, kid friendly story time designed for ages 7 and under.

An afternoon resilience adventure with hands-on arts and crafts, storytime, and imaginative play designed for kids and caregivers. Gather in a farm setting for family-friendly connection and creative skill-building.

An afternoon resilience adventure with hands-on arts and crafts, storytime, and imaginative play designed for kids and caregivers. Gather in a farm setting for family-friendly connection and creative skill-building.
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Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.

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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.
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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.
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