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Author storytime with Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon brings My Superhero Aurie to life through playful readings and interactive activities celebrating friendship and neurodiversity, a free family friendly gathering for stories, play, and community connection.
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Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.

Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.
Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.

Interactive preschool story time blending books, songs, rhymes, and simple activities to build early literacy and social skills for ages 3–5 in a bright neighborhood library setting.

Interactive preschool story time blending books, songs, rhymes, and simple activities to build early literacy and social skills for ages 3–5 in a bright neighborhood library setting.
Interactive preschool story time blending books, songs, rhymes, and simple activities to build early literacy and social skills for ages 3–5 in a bright neighborhood library setting.

Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.

Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.
Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.

Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.

Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.
Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.

Interactive story time for preschool children ages 3-5 with picture books, songs, rhymes, and hands on activities in Pack Memorial Library's children's area, fostering early literacy and social play.

Interactive story time for preschool children ages 3-5 with picture books, songs, rhymes, and hands on activities in Pack Memorial Library's children's area, fostering early literacy and social play.
Interactive story time for preschool children ages 3-5 with picture books, songs, rhymes, and hands on activities in Pack Memorial Library's children's area, fostering early literacy and social play.

Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for infants ages 0–18 months, designed to build early literacy skills and caregiver-child bonding.

Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for infants ages 0–18 months, designed to build early literacy skills and caregiver-child bonding.
Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for infants ages 0–18 months, designed to build early literacy skills and caregiver-child bonding.

Interactive bilingual story time with Spanish and English books, rhymes, and songs for kids and caregivers, fostering early literacy and playful language development in the library community room.

Interactive bilingual story time with Spanish and English books, rhymes, and songs for kids and caregivers, fostering early literacy and playful language development in the library community room.
Interactive bilingual story time with Spanish and English books, rhymes, and songs for kids and caregivers, fostering early literacy and playful language development in the library community room.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Tail-wagging robot dog Puptart listens and pants while children read aloud in the library's picture book room, providing fur-free, low-anxiety reading practice to build early literacy skills; sign up at the front desk.

Tail-wagging robot dog Puptart listens and pants while children read aloud in the library's picture book room, providing fur-free, low-anxiety reading practice to build early literacy skills; sign up at the front desk.
Tail-wagging robot dog Puptart listens and pants while children read aloud in the library's picture book room, providing fur-free, low-anxiety reading practice to build early literacy skills; sign up at the front desk.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Lively language enrichment storytime of songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books for infants 0 to 18 months, encouraging caregiver participation to build early literacy, language, and social skills.

Lively language enrichment storytime of songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books for infants 0 to 18 months, encouraging caregiver participation to build early literacy, language, and social skills.
Lively language enrichment storytime of songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books for infants 0 to 18 months, encouraging caregiver participation to build early literacy, language, and social skills.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Tail-wagging Puptart, a fur-free robot dog that pants and responds when spoken to, sits in the children's picture book room for one-on-one reading practice to build early literacy; sign up at the front desk.

Tail-wagging Puptart, a fur-free robot dog that pants and responds when spoken to, sits in the children's picture book room for one-on-one reading practice to build early literacy; sign up at the front desk.
Tail-wagging Puptart, a fur-free robot dog that pants and responds when spoken to, sits in the children's picture book room for one-on-one reading practice to build early literacy; sign up at the front desk.

Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.

Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.

Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.

Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.

Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.

Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.
Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.