Black Experience Book Club
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
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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.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
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.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
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.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Rotate through brief, friendly conversations over coffee to meet Leicester neighbors, build local connections, and discover shared interests in a relaxed community gathering for newcomers and longtime residents alike.
Rotate through brief, friendly conversations over coffee to meet Leicester neighbors, build local connections, and discover shared interests in a relaxed community gathering for newcomers and longtime residents alike.
Rotate through brief, friendly conversations over coffee to meet Leicester neighbors, build local connections, and discover shared interests in a relaxed community gathering for newcomers and longtime residents alike.
Free food distribution and essential community resources support residents across Buncombe County. The open-to-all market connects neighbors with practical assistance in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Free food distribution and essential community resources support residents across Buncombe County. The open-to-all market connects neighbors with practical assistance in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Free food distribution and essential community resources support residents across Buncombe County. The open-to-all market connects neighbors with practical assistance in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for Black or African American participants. A supportive community of practice rooted in reflection, breathwork inspired rest, and shared grounding.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Toddlers and preschoolers can sing, dance, play, and read together in an interactive monthly storytime led by a children’s librarian, with welcoming activities for babies too.
Toddlers and preschoolers can sing, dance, play, and read together in an interactive monthly storytime led by a children’s librarian, with welcoming activities for babies too.
Toddlers and preschoolers can sing, dance, play, and read together in an interactive monthly storytime led by a children’s librarian, with welcoming activities for babies too.
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Needles clicking and hooks looping while makers work on in progress yarn projects in a relaxed library community room. Drop in to knit, crochet, chat, or observe with a welcoming all skill levels crowd (not an instructional class).
Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.
Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.
Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.