
Grandma Joy and Me: Author Event with Brad Ryan
An author talk and Q&A centered on Brad Ryan’s memoir Grandma Joy and Me, highlighting intergenerational friendship, travel adventures, and the stories that shaped their bond. Expect a book discussion atmosphere with time for questions and conversation in a public library setting.
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Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.

Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.
Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.

A reflective evening of Appalachian poetry centered on remembrance and commemoration. Expect spoken-word readings and thoughtful conversation in an intimate library setting geared toward listeners and literary-minded community members.

A reflective evening of Appalachian poetry centered on remembrance and commemoration. Expect spoken-word readings and thoughtful conversation in an intimate library setting geared toward listeners and literary-minded community members.
A reflective evening of Appalachian poetry centered on remembrance and commemoration. Expect spoken-word readings and thoughtful conversation in an intimate library setting geared toward listeners and literary-minded community members.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.

A Pilates session focused on core strength, posture, and controlled movement, available both in person at the library and online for flexible attendance. Expect a steady, low impact workout with guided form cues.

A Pilates session focused on core strength, posture, and controlled movement, available both in person at the library and online for flexible attendance. Expect a steady, low impact workout with guided form cues.
A Pilates session focused on core strength, posture, and controlled movement, available both in person at the library and online for flexible attendance. Expect a steady, low impact workout with guided form cues.
An evening open house at the public library with light food, casual mingling, and community fun. Expect drop in games, prize giveaways, and a family friendly atmosphere hosted by the Friends of the Black Mountain Library.
An evening open house at the public library with light food, casual mingling, and community fun. Expect drop in games, prize giveaways, and a family friendly atmosphere hosted by the Friends of the Black Mountain Library.
An evening open house at the public library with light food, casual mingling, and community fun. Expect drop in games, prize giveaways, and a family friendly atmosphere hosted by the Friends of the Black Mountain Library.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.

Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.
A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.

An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.
An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.

Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.
An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.

A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.

A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.
A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.

Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.

Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.
Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.

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.

An evening sit blends 30 minutes of guided meditation with a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion. Beginner instructions make it accessible, with options to attend in person at MindSpring or online.

An evening sit blends 30 minutes of guided meditation with a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion. Beginner instructions make it accessible, with options to attend in person at MindSpring or online.
An evening sit blends 30 minutes of guided meditation with a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion. Beginner instructions make it accessible, with options to attend in person at MindSpring or online.