
Library Tour
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.
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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.

Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.

Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on beloved 1970s tunes, with group strumming and singalong energy in a community room setting. Bring your own instrument or borrow a library ukulele; ages 7+ welcome with an adult.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.

Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.
Beginner-friendly group strum-along focused on 1970s tunes, with shared ukuleles available and space to learn simple chords together. Adults dominate the circle, but kids 7+ can participate when accompanied in a library community room.

Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.

Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.
Meet staff and current volunteers for a behind the scenes walkthrough of thrift store and estate sales operations, plus an interactive Q and A on scheduling flexibility, time commitments, and responsibilities. Focus stays on community impact through local retail support.

Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.

Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.

Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.
Interactive read alouds and playful literacy activities designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library gathering for caregivers and little ones to build listening skills, language, and routine.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
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.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.

Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.

Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.

Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.

Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful participation and early-literacy focus. A short weekday morning kids program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful participation and early-literacy focus. A short weekday morning kids program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful participation and early-literacy focus. A short weekday morning kids program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.

A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.
A 20 minute triple scream stress relief session gathers on the brewery’s outdoor deck before opening time. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for catharsis, laughs, and low stakes community bonding.