Bright Star: Dino Academy
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
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Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Hands-on wildlife presentation with naturalist Carlton Burke and a rotating lineup of live wild animal guests, designed for curious kids and adults. Free tickets and signed waivers are required for everyone; recommended for ages 3+.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Interactive preschool story hour with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A calm library setting supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story hour with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A calm library setting supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story hour with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A calm library setting supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Lively early-literacy hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books tailored to babies 0–18 months with caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room for a playful language-enrichment routine.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
Songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and board books create a lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.
Songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and board books create a lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.
Songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and board books create a lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room for language enrichment and a joyful learning routine.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
A playful, kid-driven twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet turns the famous existential angst into a comedic, accessible stage romp. Expect youthful energy, quotable soliloquies, and a family friendly night of classic drama reimagined.
A playful, kid-driven twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet turns the famous existential angst into a comedic, accessible stage romp. Expect youthful energy, quotable soliloquies, and a family friendly night of classic drama reimagined.
A playful, kid-driven twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet turns the famous existential angst into a comedic, accessible stage romp. Expect youthful energy, quotable soliloquies, and a family friendly night of classic drama reimagined.