LEGO Club: LEGO Free Builders
LEGO Free BuildersSchool Age — Mondays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Create! Design! Build! Drop in and play with the Library's LEGO. Bring your imagination and skills, and we'll provide the fun!
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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.
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...
Baby Play Time
Drop in and play with other babies. Crawl through tunnels, play in ball pits, and enjoy other sensory toys. Caregivers must stay in the room. Ages 4-18 months.
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 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,..
Far Horizons Book Club
Join us on the second Monday of each month to discuss a selected work of nonfiction. This month we will chat about Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away by David Gelles. New members welcome!
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.
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.
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...
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The...
Tote-ally Creative: Decorate Your Library Bag!
Join us for a hands-on program where children can paint their own canvas tote bags to use at the library! It is a great way for them to get creative, personalize something special, and build excitement about borrowing books! Program recommended for children ages 3-11. Supplies are limited....
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...
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.
Toddler Storytime
Registration begins the morning of the storytime in the Children's Department. Open to first 25 participants and their guardians. Groups of 5 or more, please call branch for appointment. Support provided by the Friends of the Decatur Library.
Baby Story Time
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.
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.
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)...
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time with Mr. Keith Join us in curiosity and wonder as we share books, songs, and rhymes designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Chess Club
Chess sets and instruction are provided through a partnership with Chess in Schools. If you have any questions about this program, including accommodations, please contact Jennifer at ftprograms@cc-pl.org. Please see all our program offerings in our online newsletter at cc-pl.org/connections.
Toddler Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children 18 months to 3 years.
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.
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Priscilla weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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.
PROJECT:U - Your Future, Your Way
P rofessional R eadiness & O pportunities for J obs, E ducation, C areers & T raining: for U ! These 1-on-1 sessions are informal and casual, so feel free to discuss anything you'd like to share about your goals for the future, whether that's getting started on your first resume or revising your...
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...
Baby Storytime (0-17 months)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. Cornelius Storytime Procedure: Space is limited. To attend, please sign-up at the circulation desk. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to..
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.
Walkertown Family Storytime
Children will enjoy stories and activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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..
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.
Pints & Prose Book Club
Join us each month to discuss the book(s) you’re currently reading over a pint. This book club has no assigned reading and is an informal gathering of book lovers and readers. We meet every 2nd Tuesday at Duckworth's Grill & Taproom in SouthPark (Piedmont Row) at 6pm.
Storytime in the Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and garden activities. Recommended for children ages 6 and under. This Storytime is usually held outdoors but may be held indoors in the case of inclement weather.
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!
Southside Book Club
This is an eclectic book club hosted by the Southside Branch Library. Expect dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have book choices that incorporate the tastes of the whole group. Review the book lineup and join the club's page for the full reading list, RSVPs and meeting updates here....
Family Story Time
A fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Homework Help & Reading Buddies (Drop-In)
Wednesdays are for supporting students at the Pineville 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 and...
Steele Creek Readers Book Club
Do you enjoy chatting with others about your current great read? Then this book club might be for you! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 PM to share your love of literary fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction. In April we will be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan..
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.
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...
Lego Club
We supply the Legos; kids bring their imaginations! Participants will create their own Lego masterpiece to display in the library. Ages 4 and up. No registration necessary.
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.
Homework Help/Reading Buddies
Children in K-5th grade are invited to make an appointment or drop in to the library anytime on Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can: Get help completing assignments or practicing reading.
Saturday 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.
Preteen Gaming
Join us in the Preteen Space for video games! This program is geared towards preteens ages 9-12.
Reading Buddies - 1 Session - North County Regional
Reading Buddies Appointment - 1 session (1 child) Kindergarten-5th grade children are welcome to register. Registration opens each Monday at 9am. A Library Volunteer will read with your child for 30 minutes during this Reading Buddy session. Please bring either 1 chapter book, or 2-3 picture books..
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