World Affairs Book Club
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Curious readers explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives on issues shaping society.
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Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
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.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
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.
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.
A recurring astrology meetup with drop-in flexibility, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for relaxed learning and discussion. Expect a casual community-center setting for chart talk, questions, and shared curiosity.
A recurring astrology meetup with drop-in flexibility, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for relaxed learning and discussion. Expect a casual community-center setting for chart talk, questions, and shared curiosity.
A recurring astrology meetup with drop-in flexibility, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for relaxed learning and discussion. Expect a casual community-center setting for chart talk, questions, and shared curiosity.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
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.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.