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 culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 weekly online restorative space for Black and African American participants, centered on self-care, community practice, and connection with Black facilitators in a supportive setting.
A weekly online restorative space for Black and African American participants, centered on self-care, community practice, and connection with Black facilitators in a supportive setting.
A weekly online restorative space for Black and African American participants, centered on self-care, community practice, and connection with Black facilitators in a supportive 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
Discuss Rima Vesely-Flad’s exploration of Buddhist dharma through the lives and writing of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, connecting Black literature, spirituality, and shared reflection.
Discuss Rima Vesely-Flad’s exploration of Buddhist dharma through the lives and writing of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, connecting Black literature, spirituality, and shared reflection.
Discuss Rima Vesely-Flad’s exploration of Buddhist dharma through the lives and writing of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, connecting Black literature, spirituality, and shared reflection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Settle in for a relaxed yarn gathering, working on personal knitting or crochet projects alongside friendly company. All skill levels are welcome, though this informal meetup does not include beginner instruction.
Settle in for a relaxed yarn gathering, working on personal knitting or crochet projects alongside friendly company. All skill levels are welcome, though this informal meetup does not include beginner instruction.
Settle in for a relaxed yarn gathering, working on personal knitting or crochet projects alongside friendly company. All skill levels are welcome, though this informal meetup does not include beginner instruction.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.