World Affairs Book Club
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
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.
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.
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.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
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.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
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.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
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.
Monthly Zoom meetup focused on living wage advocacy and economic justice in Brevard and surrounding Transylvania County communities. A coalition working with Just Economics gathers for planning, updates, and collaboration on worker pay initiatives.
Monthly Zoom meetup focused on living wage advocacy and economic justice in Brevard and surrounding Transylvania County communities. A coalition working with Just Economics gathers for planning, updates, and collaboration on worker pay initiatives.
Monthly Zoom meetup focused on living wage advocacy and economic justice in Brevard and surrounding Transylvania County communities. A coalition working with Just Economics gathers for planning, updates, and collaboration on worker pay initiatives.
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.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.
Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.
Casual adult craft club with a bring your own project table and a stash of shared supplies for inspiration. Beginner friendly ideas and hands on help are available, with suggested $10 donations to restock materials and support future meetups.
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.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot small appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items you can fit in your car. Practical DIY learning and waste reducing reuse at a local tool library.