
Family History Workshop
Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.
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Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.

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Hands-on genealogy meet-up focused on tracing family histories through census data, vital records, and other historical documents. Trade research tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the social and historical context behind ancestors’ lives.

Hands-on genealogy meet-up focused on tracing family histories through census data, vital records, and other historical documents. Trade research tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the social and historical context behind ancestors’ lives.
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Children ages 2–6 wiggle, sing, and move through an interactive storytime blending music, movement, and early literacy. Playful songs and stories make this a lively library activity for young children.

Children ages 2–6 wiggle, sing, and move through an interactive storytime blending music, movement, and early literacy. Playful songs and stories make this a lively library activity for young children.
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Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.

Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
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Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.

Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.
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Cut, shape, and assemble crepe paper into decorative flowers in a hands-on craft workshop. Patience and careful attention to detail are essential; registration is required for adults.
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Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

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Trace family trees through hands-on genealogy sleuthing, uncovering stories and connections across generations. This welcoming gathering invites curious researchers to explore ancestry and reflect on the legacy future generations will inherit.

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Explore personal history through a four week series of guided writing or audio storytelling prompts led by a licensed therapist. Reflective, beginner friendly sessions invite adults to shape and share meaningful life stories.

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Explore personal history through a four week series of guided writing or audio storytelling prompts led by a licensed therapist. Reflective, beginner friendly sessions invite adults to shape and share meaningful life stories.

Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design original characters, and craft a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, with limited space and an exclusive card for each attending child.

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Build imaginative LEGO® creations inspired by creepy critters in a hands-on challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and children under 10 need adult supervision.

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Children and caregivers share interactive stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Children and caregivers share interactive stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
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Explore personal storytelling through prompts to write or record life stories in a therapist guided, four week series. No writing or storytelling experience is needed; adults are welcome.

Explore personal storytelling through prompts to write or record life stories in a therapist guided, four week series. No writing or storytelling experience is needed; adults are welcome.
Explore personal storytelling through prompts to write or record life stories in a therapist guided, four week series. No writing or storytelling experience is needed; adults are welcome.

Gentle early-literacy activities bring newborns and toddlers together for simple stories, playful rhymes, and songs. Designed for children from birth to age two, the session encourages language development and caregiver-child connection.

Gentle early-literacy activities bring newborns and toddlers together for simple stories, playful rhymes, and songs. Designed for children from birth to age two, the session encourages language development and caregiver-child connection.
Gentle early-literacy activities bring newborns and toddlers together for simple stories, playful rhymes, and songs. Designed for children from birth to age two, the session encourages language development and caregiver-child connection.

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.

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Bouncy stories, dancing, songs, and a changing weekly theme create a playful learning journey for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, followed by a hands-on craft activity.
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