
Chapters and Cheers
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.
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A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.
A one-hour creative activity gives children ages 8–12 a chance to make, experiment, and express themselves in a welcoming community center setting. Registration is required, with a $5 fee.

A $10 in-person adult program for participants ages 18–50, scheduled for an afternoon gathering at a neighborhood community center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A $10 in-person adult program for participants ages 18–50, scheduled for an afternoon gathering at a neighborhood community center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A $10 in-person adult program for participants ages 18–50, scheduled for an afternoon gathering at a neighborhood community center. Registration is handled through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

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.

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.

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.
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.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.
Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.

Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.
Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.

Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.
Create a personalized holiday wreath in a relaxed, hands-on decorating workshop for adults. This low-cost seasonal craft program offers an approachable way to make festive décor and connect with the community.

Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.

Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.

Teen participants explore cooking through recipes inspired by TikTok trends in a one-hour community center program. Registration is required, with a $5 fee for ages 13–17.

Teen participants explore cooking through recipes inspired by TikTok trends in a one-hour community center program. Registration is required, with a $5 fee for ages 13–17.
Teen participants explore cooking through recipes inspired by TikTok trends in a one-hour community center program. Registration is required, with a $5 fee for ages 13–17.

Test your knowledge of horror cinema in a themed trivia hour for adults ages 27–40. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation costs $5.

Test your knowledge of horror cinema in a themed trivia hour for adults ages 27–40. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation costs $5.
Test your knowledge of horror cinema in a themed trivia hour for adults ages 27–40. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation costs $5.

Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.

Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.
Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.

A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.

Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.

Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.

Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.