Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Hickory Crawdads
MiLB Single-A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Hickory Crawdads at L.P. Frans Stadium
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Asheville Tourists at Winston-Salem Dash
MiLB High-A: Asheville Tourists at Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium
Norfolk Tides at Durham Bulls
MiLB Triple-A: Norfolk Tides at Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Reading Buddies & Homework Help (Drop-In)
Wednesdays are for supporting students at the Mountain Island Library! Students in grades K-5 are invited to drop into the Library for 1:1 educational support. Students will work with volunteers to build confidence and complete assignments in 30-minute sessions. Reading Buddies focuses on the joy...
Craft & Culture
Join us at the Mountain Island Branch Library for crafting while exploring new cultures from around the globe. Participants will create wonderful and unique crafts from or inspire by other countries. All materials will be provided for this community art class. The location for the program will be...
Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon
Join Ms. Brandon at the North Asheville Library for a fun yoga class for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. A fun combination of movement, songs, and games along with yoga poses and learning breathing techniques. Good for everyone! Space is limited. Reserve your spot in advance by calling...
Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape! Space and supplies are limited, and registration is required. Registration opens one month prior to the event.
Hill City Howlers at Wilson Warbirds
MiLB Single-A: Hill City Howlers at Wilson Warbirds at Wilson Ballpark
Rookie Science: Earth Day
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Celebrate Earth Day with Rookie Science! Kids will learn about recycling and reusing materials while creating a fun art project from everyday items. Ages 5-11. Registration required.
Salem RidgeYaks at Hickory Crawdads
MiLB Single-A: Salem RidgeYaks at Hickory Crawdads at L.P. Frans Stadium
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..
New Program at Carver School Road Branch! Family Storytime
Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.
Craft Together, Connect Forever
Whether you're new to the area or simply looking to connect with others who share your interests, join us at Hickory Grove Library to exchange inspiration, ideas, and stories with fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your project to work on—whether it’s knitting, drawing, sewing, painting,..
One Book, One Buncombe Fairview Book Club reads Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library and online on the third Thursday of each month at 6PM. We read a variety of genres. The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets in person.
Homework Help
Children in K-5th grade are invited to drop in to the library from 4-6pm for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can: Get help completing assignments Practice important foundational math and reading skills (such as math.
Clemmons Cookbook Club
Clemmons Cookbook Club members choose a recipe from a preselected book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Everyone is welcome, but you must bring a dish to share. April's theme is Southern cooking. Select a recipe at least two days before the meeting to make a recipe selection. Call...
PreK Storytime: Yoga
Join Us at the Pineville Library for a Fun & Relaxing Preschool Yoga Storytime! Designed for children ages 3–5, this playful program combines engaging stories with simple yoga poses and breathing exercises — all to support your child’s mental and physical well-being. Kids will stretch, move, and...
Freedom to Read: Preteen Read Aloud Book
Big stories. Bold characters. Zero pressure. Join us twice a month for a high-energy read-aloud experience designed just for preteens! We’ll dive into exciting books together—laughing, predicting plot twists, debating characters’ choices, and bringing stories to life through discussion and...
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.
Protective Symbols & Charm Crafting
Discover the history and folklore behind protective symbols from around the world! Learn how cultures have used charms and talismans to symbolize safety, hope, and luck. Then, design and craft your own protective charm to take home. All materials provided. Free and open to adults.
Family Story Time
A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Reading Buddies at AWR
We want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading. Library volunteers read aloud favorite books by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child's world. This...
Craft & Connect
Whether you're new to the neighborhood or just looking to socialize with like-minded people, join us at SouthPark Regional Library to share inspiration, ideas, and stories with fellow craft enthusiasts. Bring your own project to work on - knitting, drawing, sewing, painting, crocheting, etc; any...
Toddler Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children 18 months to 3 years.
Healthy Cooking for Teens: Snack Mix
Learn about kitchen safety and healthy recipes from Chef Floyd Davis. In April, we'll be making a healthy snack/trail mix. No cooking experience necessary. Registration and a program waiver are required. You can pick up a waiver at the circulation desk of any Forsyth County Public Library branch or.
Teen Crafternoon
Join us at Whitney Young's YOUMedia for a fun afternoon full of creativity! Come by to make a keychain, bracelet, bookmark and more. All materials provided. For teens 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
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..
West Asheville Library Book Club
This month the book club will be discussing Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Books are available in regular and large print and at the circulation desk.
Preschool Crafts
Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week. Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Babies on the Boardwalk!
Move your body, clear your mind, and connect with other parents through a walk on the UC boardwalk with your baby! Hosted by library staff, join a walking group where you can feel seen and supported on your journey through new (or continued) parenthood. Whether you want some Springtime fresh air,...
Storytime @ Reuter YMCA
Anna leads an outreach storytime offsite at the Reuter Y on the second Tuesday of every month. These storytimes include picture books, songs, and fingerplays. They take place in the childcare area of the Reuter Y.
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,...
Story Time: I Am The Boss of My Body
Join Colleen Burnett from the Mountain Child Advocacy Center for a story time introduction to boundaries, especially for littles and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Preteen Crafternoon: Air Dry Clay
Get crafty at the Davidson branch! We'll have the materials you need to create your very own art pieces with clay. Learn how to craft with air dry clay and create something unique or your own useable work of art! Air dry clay can be painted once fully dry! This program is for ages 10-12 and...
Enka History Book Club - Happy Land
The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The selection for April will be Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. This book has been selected for our communitywide reading program, One Book One Buncombe. Libraries across the county will be..
Family STEAM Time: Pom-Pom Animals
Join us at Family STEAM Time to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, we have exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week. Join us for a yarn-tastic time as we make pom-poms out of yarn and turn them into adorable animal friends for participants to take home..
Hickory Grove Branch: Card Making and Crafting
Gather with other crafters at the Hickory Grove Library for a morning of creativity and idea sharing! Beginners are welcome! All paper, embellishments, and general paper-crafting tools are provided for crafters to make two cards. Reservations are recommended.
Only Murders in This Book Club
Do you love reading a good murder mystery? This book club will read a selection from the genre each month. We select our books a few months at a time, so watch this space for updates.
Friends & Family Drop In: Cozy Crafting
A relaxed, family‑friendly crafting space where creativity flows and messes are welcome. Stop by, settle in, and enjoy simple hands‑on projects perfect for all ages.
Enka-Candler Walking Book Club
Join us at the Buncombe County Sports Park by the pavilion to begin our walk. No registration is required, and there is no topic book, we will be discussing all our favorite books! *This group meets on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month from 9:30-10:30 AM!*
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm for the Shelf Indulgence book club! In April we will be discussing Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe. Looking for the book? Check out our monthly selections here and place a hold: Shelf Indulgence Book Club Information about this Group.
North Asheville Book Club
Join us to discuss this month's book: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Acrylic Nature Painting for Beginners
Would you like to learn how to paint flowers, birds, and other denizens of nature? Local artist Donna Calloway teaches acrylic painting classes on the 3rd Thursday and 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m. Both classes feature the same painting. Registration is required and we ask that...
Teen Crafternoon: Origami
Join us for a creative teen crafternoon where we will work on a different crafty project. This week we will be making origami! Supplies will be provided- just bring your creativity!
Book Babies
Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Music and Movement
Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Playtime
Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to play in the library with toys appropriate for ages 0-5, support your child's socialization, and maybe even meet a new friend. Want to be notified about future events?.
Music & Movement
Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Stories in 2 Languages: ASL for Families
Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and American Sign Language that support early literacy skill development and expose your child to two languages and cultures. This program is intended for all families and those who want to expose children to a second language. Want...
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