Toddler Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children 18 months to 3 years.
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Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever
Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry pal at the library every 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon and improve your skills with the listening ear of a certified...
Preschool Story Time
Join us as we share books, songs, rhymes, and activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Enka Evening Book Club - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
The Enka Evening Book Club will be meeting in our community room the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7 PM. The selection for April will be "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Books are on the book club holds shelf for the book of the month, swing by to pick one up and join...
Read To A Dog! (with Amani)
Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.
Baby Storytime
Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months!
Family Story Time
A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Baby Story Time
Join us for a lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months. This story time will be held upstairs in the main library until repairs to our programming room have been completed. Story time will not be followed by baby gym/play time until we are able to shift back..
Being With Peace: Chair Yoga
This four-week series gently introduces yoga postures for all ages with the use of a chair. With awareness in the breath and movement, the experience of relaxation and a peaceful feeling arise more naturally. This can be a nice practice for you to take home and continue for your day to day...
East Asheville Library Evening Book Club
Join us to discuss this month's pick: What the Mountains Remember, by Joy Callaway.
Hora Del Cuento - Bilingual Story Time
An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English. These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities. Mr. Keith will host story time in the community room.
Tech Connect: One-on-One Tech Help with a Librarian
Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you! Each appointment lasts 30-minutes and must be scheduled in advance. Call 828-250-4752 to book your session.
Improv ages 8-12
Looking to step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test? Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. For ages 8-12.
Lego Club
Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs! Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we've got plenty.
Puppet Playtime: Hora de recreo con títeres
You become the Storyteller! At Puppet Playtime, transform our puppets into characters, and have fun inventing wild and wacky stories. This is a free play, drop in event where you come and stay as long as you wish and leave when you're ready. It's fun for the whole family, and perfect for little..
Technology Troubleshoot Drop-In
Tech troubleshoot drop-ins will be held weekly at the Enka-Candler library from January 11th through April 29th. Local college students will work with you to solve your technology problems. No appointments needed. Drop-ins welcomed. Let us help you!
Spanish Conversation Practice Group
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and..
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (12-18) at the Weaverville Library
Space for this program is limited. Registration is required. Please register online through our events calendar or call 828-250-6482 with questions. Calling adventurous tweens/teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at the Weaverville Library! This program is open to tweens and teens ages 12 -...
ecoEXPLORE - Botany
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some trees lose their leaves in the Winter and others don't? Or why almost all plants are green? At this program we'll...
Baby Play Time
Play with other babies and meet other caregivers! Babies 4 months-18 months and their caregivers are welcome to come play in our Community Room. There will be mats and things to roll on, bounce on, and climb.
Drop In and Spin with Emolyn Liden
Ever wonder if spinning is for you (or your child)? This is an exciting opportunity for complete beginners to stop by Emolyn's artist residency in Flowstate at East Asheville Library to try all the tools we use to make yarn. You are welcome to drop-in, choose from a variety of fibers and colors,...
Baby Sing & Play
Join Ms. Jen to sing songs, play with toys, be around other babies, and more fun stuff.
Literacy Together Movie Night: Hidden Figures
Join Literacy Together and Buncombe County Public Libraries for a movie night! We'll be showing the 2016 film "Hidden Figures." All ages are welcome; the film is rated PG. "Hidden Figures" is based on a non-fiction book by Margot Lee Shetterly, with copies available in multiple formats from...
Baby Play Time at Enka-Candler Library!
Join the party and play! Baby Story Time will be transforming into Baby Play Time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Music, bubbles, big foam blocks, tunnel mazes, puppets and sensory toys, oh my! Perfect for 4-18 months. Please feel free to drop in anytime during the program.
Art Exploration for Adults and Teens: Faux Stained Glass Lanterns at the Weaverville Library
In this beginner friendly workshop, Jennifer Jacey and Kelly Reese of ArtFolk will guide you through transforming simple glass jars into beautiful “stained glass” votive holders using tissue paper. A variety of jars will be provided, and participants are also welcome to bring a small jar from...
Tax Help - by Appointment
YOU WILL NEED AN APPOINTMENT FOR TAX HELPTo make an appointment for tax help at Pack Library, call 828-367-7231 and leave a message. An AARP volunteer will contact you to set up your appointment. You can pick up your tax packet at the library. Tax help at Pack Library will start February 4 and end..
Toddler Storytime
Stay as Puppet Playtime transforms into Toddler Storytime each Wednesday! Move and dance, sing-along, play games, listen to stories, and make some new friends! Our theme is constantly changing and is a fun surprise each week. If you show up early, you get two library programs in one fun...
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Are you brave enough to join Enka-Candler Library's New Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club? Adventures will take place on one Saturday per month from 2:30-4:30 in our Community Room. Players should be between the ages of 12-18. No experience necessary! Registration in advance is required. If you.
Wednesday Craft-ernoons at Swannanoa
Have a craft project gathering dust? Did you get one as a gift and just know you’ll won’t have time to work on it? Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 3:30-5PM for CRAFT-ERNOONS. We’ll drink tea, listen to a short story and relax while working on our projects. If you don’t have a project, come.
Community Building for Expectant and New Parents
Join us every Friday between 3-4:30 pm for a casual gathering of expectant and new parents/caregivers of babies 0-18 months. This is a space for you to connect and share experiences of pregnancy and parenthood. There will be vinyl mats, instruments, and small toys available for babies to play....
One Book One Buncombe: Leicester Library Book Discussion Group reads Happy Land
This month we're discussing the One Book One Buncombe book choice which is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Members can attend on second Wednesday OR on the following Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library to discuss the book. Newcomers welcome!
Charla en español
Únete a nosotros una vez al mes para charlar. Destinado a hispanohablantes de nivel intermedio para practicar. ¡Sin presión, pura diversión! Join us once a month for a chat in Spanish. Intended for intermediate level Spanish-speakers to practice our skills. No pressure, all fun! East Asheville...
Pack Book Club
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for April 2026 is Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Newcomers are always welcome!
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