
Bright Star Touring Theatre presents: Dino Academy
A high-energy prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops blends dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar in a kid-friendly library matinee.
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Lively preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a kid-friendly library setting that builds early literacy and listening skills.

Lively preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a kid-friendly library setting that builds early literacy and listening skills.
Lively preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands-on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a kid-friendly library setting that builds early literacy and listening skills.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A gentle weekday morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A gentle weekday morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A gentle weekday morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.

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.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, songs, and simple movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, cozy library program that builds early literacy and listening skills for kids and caregivers.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, songs, and simple movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, cozy library program that builds early literacy and listening skills for kids and caregivers.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud books, songs, and simple movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, cozy library program that builds early literacy and listening skills for kids and caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.

Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.
Bilingual story time with picture books, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish for children of all ages. A cozy library morning designed for families to read, sing, and build early literacy together.

Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around read-alouds and interactive rhythms that support early literacy and bonding. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around read-alouds and interactive rhythms that support early literacy and bonding. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around read-alouds and interactive rhythms that support early literacy and bonding. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting. A fur free, sneeze free children’s picture book room session designed to build early literacy and reading confidence.

One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting. A fur free, sneeze free children’s picture book room session designed to build early literacy and reading confidence.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting. A fur free, sneeze free children’s picture book room session designed to build early literacy and reading confidence.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and early literacy play for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, kid focused morning program designed for wiggles, listening skills, and parent child bonding.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and early literacy play for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, kid focused morning program designed for wiggles, listening skills, and parent child bonding.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and early literacy play for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, kid focused morning program designed for wiggles, listening skills, and parent child bonding.

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.

Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with lap bounces, singalong rhymes, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside little ones in a free, drop in library community room program.

Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with lap bounces, singalong rhymes, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside little ones in a free, drop in library community room program.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with lap bounces, singalong rhymes, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside little ones in a free, drop in library community room program.

A goofy, kid centered comedy ride with playful characters, jokes, and interactive bits as you cruise around Asheville. Expect a high energy daytime matinee vibe that mixes sightseeing with laugh out loud antics for families.

A goofy, kid centered comedy ride with playful characters, jokes, and interactive bits as you cruise around Asheville. Expect a high energy daytime matinee vibe that mixes sightseeing with laugh out loud antics for families.
A goofy, kid centered comedy ride with playful characters, jokes, and interactive bits as you cruise around Asheville. Expect a high energy daytime matinee vibe that mixes sightseeing with laugh out loud antics for families.

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.

Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.

Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.

Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.

Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.
Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.

Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.

Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.
Hands-on community science in the garden: observe, count, and help identify local pollinators like bees and butterflies while learning why they matter to native ecosystems. A relaxed outdoor activity centered on conservation awareness and shared data collection.

Youth auditions for the junior musical adaptation of Trolls, geared toward kids and families interested in stage performance. Expect cold reads, simple vocal or movement tryouts, and a supportive community theater atmosphere.

Youth auditions for the junior musical adaptation of Trolls, geared toward kids and families interested in stage performance. Expect cold reads, simple vocal or movement tryouts, and a supportive community theater atmosphere.
Youth auditions for the junior musical adaptation of Trolls, geared toward kids and families interested in stage performance. Expect cold reads, simple vocal or movement tryouts, and a supportive community theater atmosphere.