World Affairs Book Club
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
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Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
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.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Beginner friendly group ukulele circle playing ’70s era tunes in a community room with shared instruments available to borrow. Mostly adults attend, with kids 7+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.
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.
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.
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.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.