
Kindness and Community: Understanding Homelessness for K-5 Children
A story-led discussion and hands-on activities introduce K–5 children to homelessness, local support resources, and compassionate ways families can help neighbors experiencing housing insecurity in their community.
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Preschoolers ages 3–5 explore early literacy through shared picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting designed for young children.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 explore early literacy through shared picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting designed for young children.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 explore early literacy through shared picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting designed for young children.

Bring a personal project for an informal evening of stitching and other handicrafts, with materials to share or trade. All ages can create together in a welcoming, noninstructional community gathering.

Bring a personal project for an informal evening of stitching and other handicrafts, with materials to share or trade. All ages can create together in a welcoming, noninstructional community gathering.
Bring a personal project for an informal evening of stitching and other handicrafts, with materials to share or trade. All ages can create together in a welcoming, noninstructional community gathering.

Lively story time supports language enrichment and early literacy for babies ages 4 to 18 months. Caregivers and infants share engaging stories in a welcoming library setting.

Lively story time supports language enrichment and early literacy for babies ages 4 to 18 months. Caregivers and infants share engaging stories in a welcoming library setting.
Lively story time supports language enrichment and early literacy for babies ages 4 to 18 months. Caregivers and infants share engaging stories in a welcoming library setting.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.
A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

A hands-on toy upcycling workshop invites ages 9–12 to dismantle forgotten playthings and rebuild them into quirky, creepy, or cute original creations, with materials and tools provided.

A hands-on toy upcycling workshop invites ages 9–12 to dismantle forgotten playthings and rebuild them into quirky, creepy, or cute original creations, with materials and tools provided.
A hands-on toy upcycling workshop invites ages 9–12 to dismantle forgotten playthings and rebuild them into quirky, creepy, or cute original creations, with materials and tools provided.

Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.

Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.
Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.

Little ones ages 0–5 move, sing, and listen as yoga poses and songs blend into live, improvised storytelling. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children.

Little ones ages 0–5 move, sing, and listen as yoga poses and songs blend into live, improvised storytelling. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children.
Little ones ages 0–5 move, sing, and listen as yoga poses and songs blend into live, improvised storytelling. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children.

A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.

A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.
A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.

Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.

Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.
Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Practice gentle, invigorating yoga focused on balance and mindful movement in a welcoming community setting. All skill levels are welcome, and extra mats are available to borrow.

Practice gentle, invigorating yoga focused on balance and mindful movement in a welcoming community setting. All skill levels are welcome, and extra mats are available to borrow.
Practice gentle, invigorating yoga focused on balance and mindful movement in a welcoming community setting. All skill levels are welcome, and extra mats are available to borrow.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 build kindergarten readiness through weekly story time, songs, and movement activities. The rotating Monday program supports early literacy, listening, and active learning in a welcoming library setting.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 build kindergarten readiness through weekly story time, songs, and movement activities. The rotating Monday program supports early literacy, listening, and active learning in a welcoming library setting.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 build kindergarten readiness through weekly story time, songs, and movement activities. The rotating Monday program supports early literacy, listening, and active learning in a welcoming library setting.

Interactive books, rhymes, songs, and activities invite toddlers through school-age children and caregivers into a playful family storytime. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.

Interactive books, rhymes, songs, and activities invite toddlers through school-age children and caregivers into a playful family storytime. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.
Interactive books, rhymes, songs, and activities invite toddlers through school-age children and caregivers into a playful family storytime. Stay afterward for socializing, large building blocks, toys, and baby sensory play.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to show off their construction skills, explore creative designs, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to show off their construction skills, explore creative designs, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to show off their construction skills, explore creative designs, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.
