Masked Bandits: Raccoons
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
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Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore Western North Carolina arachnids beyond spiders, learning how to identify them by their features and discover where they live. A fun, nature-focused program introduces local wildlife and ecoEXPLORE.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the surprising diversity of Western North Carolina arachnids, from spiders to lesser-known eight-legged neighbors. Learn what defines them, where they live, and whether every arachnid spins a web.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Explore the diverse arachnids of Western North Carolina and discover what distinguishes them from other creatures, where they live, and whether all spiders spin webs or have eight legs.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.
Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.
Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.
Children use real fall leaves to decorate an adorable hedgehog friend in a hands-on seasonal craft activity. Advance registration is required for this library program.
Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.
Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.
Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Create masks and costumes in a drop-in, all-ages crafting session with supplies provided. Families and neighbors can enjoy food while making together at the library.
Create masks and costumes in a drop-in, all-ages crafting session with supplies provided. Families and neighbors can enjoy food while making together at the library.
Create masks and costumes in a drop-in, all-ages crafting session with supplies provided. Families and neighbors can enjoy food while making together at the library.
Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.
Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.
Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.
Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.
Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.