World Affairs Book Club
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
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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.
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.
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.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
In-person discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter, blending science history with biography and Renaissance Italy. A monthly third-Tuesday meetup built around thoughtful conversation and neighborly literary community.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
A midweek discussion of Ben Macintyre’s "Prisoners of the Castle" blends WWII-era history, espionage, and narrative nonfiction in a relaxed library community-room setting. Large-print and regular copies are available for pickup, with a welcoming, monthly group vibe.
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.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
Casual walking chat around Buncombe County Sports Park, trading recommendations and talking about favorite reads with no assigned title. Meet at the pavilion for a relaxed, monthly morning stroll and conversation.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Lively library discussion centered on Hanna Pylväinen’s The End of Drum-Time, with time for sharing interpretations and favorite passages. Physical and digital editions are available through Buncombe County Public Libraries, with a few extra copies to borrow.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
A monthly group discussion of the current book selection in a quiet library setting, with plenty of time for reader perspectives, themes, and recommendations. Ideal for locals looking for a low key literary meetup and conversation.
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.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
Casual Star Trek fan hangout with episode watch parties, nerdy discussion, and themed trivia. Creative stations add hands-on fun with Trek-inspired crafts in a relaxed library meetup for adults and newcomers alike.
Romance readers gather for an evening discussion of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation, with a welcoming, conversational vibe and space for newcomers. A recurring monthly meetup centered on romance novels and community connection.
Romance readers gather for an evening discussion of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation, with a welcoming, conversational vibe and space for newcomers. A recurring monthly meetup centered on romance novels and community connection.
Romance readers gather for an evening discussion of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation, with a welcoming, conversational vibe and space for newcomers. A recurring monthly meetup centered on romance novels and community connection.
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.
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.
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Garden-centered book discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” blending nature writing, ecology, and Indigenous wisdom. Hands-on crafts and relaxed conversation about current plots and future garden plans in a community library setting.
Garden-centered book discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” blending nature writing, ecology, and Indigenous wisdom. Hands-on crafts and relaxed conversation about current plots and future garden plans in a community library setting.
Garden-centered book discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” blending nature writing, ecology, and Indigenous wisdom. Hands-on crafts and relaxed conversation about current plots and future garden plans in a community library setting.
Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.
Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.
Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with brief chit chat, then quiet shared reading of whatever fantasy or sci fi book you bring. Set in Day Trip’s back room under a disco ball and the big white cat.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with brief chit chat, then quiet shared reading of whatever fantasy or sci fi book you bring. Set in Day Trip’s back room under a disco ball and the big white cat.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with brief chit chat, then quiet shared reading of whatever fantasy or sci fi book you bring. Set in Day Trip’s back room under a disco ball and the big white cat.