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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.
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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.

Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.

Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.
Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.

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.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.

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.

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.

Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
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.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.

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.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.

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.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.

A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.
A springtime guided stroll through downtown Asheville tracing Thomas Wolfe’s childhood and the real-life settings behind Look Homeward, Angel. Starts on the Thomas Wolfe Memorial porch with story-rich stops and reading excerpts along the route.

Evening lakeside stroll on a gentle loop with local guides, featuring calm water views, boardwalk sections, and interpretive commentary plus chances for wildlife spotting and nature photography.

Evening lakeside stroll on a gentle loop with local guides, featuring calm water views, boardwalk sections, and interpretive commentary plus chances for wildlife spotting and nature photography.
Evening lakeside stroll on a gentle loop with local guides, featuring calm water views, boardwalk sections, and interpretive commentary plus chances for wildlife spotting and nature photography.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

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.