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 at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
A weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation and community care. Guided breath and mindfulness practices create a supportive space specifically for Black and African American participants.
A weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation and community care. Guided breath and mindfulness practices create a supportive space specifically for Black and African American participants.
A weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering self care as self preservation and community care. Guided breath and mindfulness practices create a supportive space specifically for Black and African American participants.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
Meet Trunnis Goggins II for an in person signing of "Lessons From My Father," with time for conversation and personal inscriptions. A community fundraiser centered on storytelling, legacy, and support for a cause.
Meet Trunnis Goggins II for an in person signing of "Lessons From My Father," with time for conversation and personal inscriptions. A community fundraiser centered on storytelling, legacy, and support for a cause.
Meet Trunnis Goggins II for an in person signing of "Lessons From My Father," with time for conversation and personal inscriptions. A community fundraiser centered on storytelling, legacy, and support for a cause.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
Lap-sit storytime for babies with songs, rhymes, and simple books that build early literacy and bonding. Caregivers stay engaged throughout; no drop offs, hosted in the Oakley South Asheville library community space.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Structured and impromptu public speaking practice with supportive evaluations and leadership development. Meet new people in a long-running Toastmasters club atmosphere focused on confidence, communication, and professional growth.
Structured and impromptu public speaking practice with supportive evaluations and leadership development. Meet new people in a long-running Toastmasters club atmosphere focused on confidence, communication, and professional growth.
Structured and impromptu public speaking practice with supportive evaluations and leadership development. Meet new people in a long-running Toastmasters club atmosphere focused on confidence, communication, and professional growth.