Library Tour
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
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A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
Hands on voter outreach canvass focused on conversations with sporadic voters using a modified deep canvassing approach. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts, then pairs canvassers into buddy teams.
Hands on voter outreach canvass focused on conversations with sporadic voters using a modified deep canvassing approach. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts, then pairs canvassers into buddy teams.
Hands on voter outreach canvass focused on conversations with sporadic voters using a modified deep canvassing approach. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts, then pairs canvassers into buddy teams.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing key people, places, and turning points in the city’s past. Expect story-rich context, architectural details, and plenty of local trivia with a community-minded group.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal forest types. Volunteer naturalists lead discussions on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal forest types. Volunteer naturalists lead discussions on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal forest types. Volunteer naturalists lead discussions on wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Hands-on beginner sourdough baking class led by a local Extension Agent, covering starter basics and the bread making process. Practical instruction in a Cooperative Extension classroom geared toward first-time home bakers.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
An open house at a private Asheville school with campus walkthroughs, chances to meet teachers and staff, and admissions details for prospective families. Explore classrooms and learn about programs, culture, and enrollment process.
An open house at a private Asheville school with campus walkthroughs, chances to meet teachers and staff, and admissions details for prospective families. Explore classrooms and learn about programs, culture, and enrollment process.
An open house at a private Asheville school with campus walkthroughs, chances to meet teachers and staff, and admissions details for prospective families. Explore classrooms and learn about programs, culture, and enrollment process.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.
A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.
A guided walk highlighting Asheville’s Art Deco design, with close-up looks at geometric ornament, stonework, and period details around a historic school campus. Ideal for architecture lovers and local history nerds.
A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.
A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.
A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and caregivers with singalong songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for language enrichment and learning joy.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and caregivers with singalong songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for language enrichment and learning joy.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months and caregivers with singalong songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for language enrichment and learning joy.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family friendly, read aloud sing along vibe at the library.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family friendly, read aloud sing along vibe at the library.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with a family friendly, read aloud sing along vibe at the library.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting in the children’s picture book room. Weekly sign-ups at the front desk help build early literacy and confidence.
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting in the children’s picture book room. Weekly sign-ups at the front desk help build early literacy and confidence.
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting in the children’s picture book room. Weekly sign-ups at the front desk help build early literacy and confidence.