
Fancy Nancy Gala
Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.
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Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.
Playful, low pressure craft night turning empty Altoid tins into tiny mixed media masterpieces with Mod Podge, collage layers, and lots of laughter. Beginner friendly, experiment as you go, and leave with a personalized upcycled keepsake.

Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.

Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.
Barn-based storytime with Miss Jennifer blending read-aloud tales, singalong songs, and simple hands-on activities. Geared for ages 3–6 and families looking for an early-evening kids program in Fairview.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.
Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.
Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

A relaxed makers meetup for anyone who can machine sew, hand sew, crochet, knit, stuff pillows, or iron. Bring your works in progress for cozy, collaborative crafting and community time at the public library.

A relaxed makers meetup for anyone who can machine sew, hand sew, crochet, knit, stuff pillows, or iron. Bring your works in progress for cozy, collaborative crafting and community time at the public library.
A relaxed makers meetup for anyone who can machine sew, hand sew, crochet, knit, stuff pillows, or iron. Bring your works in progress for cozy, collaborative crafting and community time at the public library.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.
Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

Craft stations and hands-on activities celebrate KPOP Demon Hunters alongside Korean culture, with costumes encouraged for extra flair. A community-friendly library meetup geared toward kids and families.

Craft stations and hands-on activities celebrate KPOP Demon Hunters alongside Korean culture, with costumes encouraged for extra flair. A community-friendly library meetup geared toward kids and families.
Craft stations and hands-on activities celebrate KPOP Demon Hunters alongside Korean culture, with costumes encouraged for extra flair. A community-friendly library meetup geared toward kids and families.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

Hands-on spa craft night where tweens mix DIY bath bombs and sugar scrubs, then bedazzle a pair of sunglasses to take home. Geared for ages 10–12 in a relaxed, creative library setting.

Hands-on spa craft night where tweens mix DIY bath bombs and sugar scrubs, then bedazzle a pair of sunglasses to take home. Geared for ages 10–12 in a relaxed, creative library setting.
Hands-on spa craft night where tweens mix DIY bath bombs and sugar scrubs, then bedazzle a pair of sunglasses to take home. Geared for ages 10–12 in a relaxed, creative library setting.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.

A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).

Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).
Needles and crochet hooks click in a relaxed yarn circle where attendees work on personal projects and chat. A casual, drop-in meetup in the library community room welcoming all skill levels (not a class).

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.

A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.
A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.

Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.
Laid back meet-up for static scale model builders to bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and tricks. Ages 12+ welcome, with a supportive show and tell vibe for all skill levels.