Black Experience Book Club
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.
A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.
A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library 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.
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.
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.
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.
Practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, no-pressure monthly gathering for intermediate speakers, with friendly discussion designed to build fluency and confidence. Teens and adults are welcome.
Practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, no-pressure monthly gathering for intermediate speakers, with friendly discussion designed to build fluency and confidence. Teens and adults are welcome.
Practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, no-pressure monthly gathering for intermediate speakers, with friendly discussion designed to build fluency and confidence. Teens and adults are 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.
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.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.