
Authors for Literacy, ft. Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures
An inspiring literacy fundraiser and community night centered on bestselling author Margot Lee Shetterly, with conversation around words, learning, and the story behind Hidden Figures. Held at a conference center with opportunities to connect and support Literacy Together.
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An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.

Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.

Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.
Browse bargain-priced used books at a community library sale with early access for Friends members. Cap it off with Saturday’s $5 box sale hour—grab a carton and fill it up with finds.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.
A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
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Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Documentary-style film night explores river restoration in Rajasthan paired with flavorful Rajasthani cuisine and practical takeaways for Western North Carolina waterways. A benefit gathering supporting RiverLink’s local river conservation work.
Documentary-style film night explores river restoration in Rajasthan paired with flavorful Rajasthani cuisine and practical takeaways for Western North Carolina waterways. A benefit gathering supporting RiverLink’s local river conservation work.
Documentary-style film night explores river restoration in Rajasthan paired with flavorful Rajasthani cuisine and practical takeaways for Western North Carolina waterways. A benefit gathering supporting RiverLink’s local river conservation work.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.

Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.
Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

Quiet, timer-led coworking session built for focused drafting and revision time, with quick round-robin introductions beforehand. Welcomes all writing genres and experience levels for low-pressure accountability and meeting local writers over a drink.

Quiet, timer-led coworking session built for focused drafting and revision time, with quick round-robin introductions beforehand. Welcomes all writing genres and experience levels for low-pressure accountability and meeting local writers over a drink.
Quiet, timer-led coworking session built for focused drafting and revision time, with quick round-robin introductions beforehand. Welcomes all writing genres and experience levels for low-pressure accountability and meeting local writers over a drink.

An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.

An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.