
Land of the Sky 101 Book Club
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
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Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.

A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.
A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that unpacks local landmarks, architecture, and turning-point stories. Meet at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for a guided deep dive into the city’s past.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that unpacks local landmarks, architecture, and turning-point stories. Meet at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for a guided deep dive into the city’s past.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that unpacks local landmarks, architecture, and turning-point stories. Meet at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for a guided deep dive into the city’s past.

Monthly Spanish conversation circle geared to intermediate speakers who want low pressure practice and real time chatting. Casual library meetup focused on fluency building, listening skills, and community connection.

Monthly Spanish conversation circle geared to intermediate speakers who want low pressure practice and real time chatting. Casual library meetup focused on fluency building, listening skills, and community connection.
Monthly Spanish conversation circle geared to intermediate speakers who want low pressure practice and real time chatting. Casual library meetup focused on fluency building, listening skills, and community connection.

Needles and crochet hooks click as yarn lovers work on in-progress projects in a relaxed community room meetup. Social stitch time welcomes all skill levels for chatting, observing, and crafty camaraderie (not a structured lesson).

Needles and crochet hooks click as yarn lovers work on in-progress projects in a relaxed community room meetup. Social stitch time welcomes all skill levels for chatting, observing, and crafty camaraderie (not a structured lesson).
Needles and crochet hooks click as yarn lovers work on in-progress projects in a relaxed community room meetup. Social stitch time welcomes all skill levels for chatting, observing, and crafty camaraderie (not a structured lesson).

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.

ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.

ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.

A hands-on watercolor painting session focused on playful, low-pressure technique building for adults. Expect guided practice with washes, color mixing, and simple compositions in a quiet public library setting.

A hands-on watercolor painting session focused on playful, low-pressure technique building for adults. Expect guided practice with washes, color mixing, and simple compositions in a quiet public library setting.
A hands-on watercolor painting session focused on playful, low-pressure technique building for adults. Expect guided practice with washes, color mixing, and simple compositions in a quiet public library setting.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.

A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.

A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.

A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.

A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.
A casual quilting bee where participants bring their own sewing machines and works in progress or help stitch a shared community project. Drop in anytime for intergenerational crafting, conversation, and hands-on quilting at the library.