
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Silent Book Club
Bring a fantasy or science-fiction book for casual conversation, spirited recommendations, and quiet reading alongside fellow genre fans. No assigned title or group discussion required.
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Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.

Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.
Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.

Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.

Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.

Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.

Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.
Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.

Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.

Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.
Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.

A welcoming discussion of Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi brings fantasy and science fiction readers together; attendance is open even if you haven’t read the book. Next month’s selection is Footfall.

A welcoming discussion of Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi brings fantasy and science fiction readers together; attendance is open even if you haven’t read the book. Next month’s selection is Footfall.
A welcoming discussion of Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi brings fantasy and science fiction readers together; attendance is open even if you haven’t read the book. Next month’s selection is Footfall.

Watcha Readin'?
MoreSettle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.

Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.
Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.

Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.

Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.
Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Star Trek Club
MoreDiscuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.

Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.

Settle in for brief introductions followed by a focused, timer-guided hour of quiet writing. Bring a novel, poetry, or another personal writing project for a supportive downtown work session.

Settle in for brief introductions followed by a focused, timer-guided hour of quiet writing. Bring a novel, poetry, or another personal writing project for a supportive downtown work session.
Settle in for brief introductions followed by a focused, timer-guided hour of quiet writing. Bring a novel, poetry, or another personal writing project for a supportive downtown work session.

Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.

Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.
Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.

Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.

Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.
Settle into a quiet, low-pressure morning of crossword solving, coffee, and friendly clue-sharing. Puzzle lovers of all skill levels can work through the morning puzzles together at their own pace.

Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.

Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.

Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.

Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.
Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.

Book Club
MoreReaders explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.

Readers explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.
Readers explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.

Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.

Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.
Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.

Bring a current knitting or crochet project for a relaxed, social yarn crafting meetup. Crafters of all skill levels can work, chat, or observe; this is not an instructional class.

Bring a current knitting or crochet project for a relaxed, social yarn crafting meetup. Crafters of all skill levels can work, chat, or observe; this is not an instructional class.
Bring a current knitting or crochet project for a relaxed, social yarn crafting meetup. Crafters of all skill levels can work, chat, or observe; this is not an instructional class.

Static scale model builders share finished pieces and works in progress while exchanging tips and techniques in a relaxed, welcoming setting for teens and adults of all skill levels.

Static scale model builders share finished pieces and works in progress while exchanging tips and techniques in a relaxed, welcoming setting for teens and adults of all skill levels.
Static scale model builders share finished pieces and works in progress while exchanging tips and techniques in a relaxed, welcoming setting for teens and adults of all skill levels.
