Black Experience Book Club
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 cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
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Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A weekly online restorative space centers self-care, collective care, and community practice for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators.
A weekly online restorative space centers self-care, collective care, and community practice for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators.
A weekly online restorative space centers self-care, collective care, and community practice for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators.
Family Storytime
MoreA family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.
A family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.
A family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
Bring a current knitting or crochet project for relaxed yarn crafting and friendly conversation in a welcoming community room. All skill levels are welcome, though this is not an instructional class.
Bring a current knitting or crochet project for relaxed yarn crafting and friendly conversation in a welcoming community room. All skill levels are welcome, though this is not an instructional class.
Bring a current knitting or crochet project for relaxed yarn crafting and friendly conversation in a welcoming community room. All skill levels are welcome, though this is not an instructional class.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Star Trek Club
MoreDiscuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.