
Nielson panel: "AI is here. Now what?"
A community panel examines artificial intelligence’s impact and ethical questions, then opens the conversation for audience discussion. Explore how AI is changing everyday life, decision-making, and social responsibility.
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A morning of music, reflective panels, and conversation explores faith, end-of-life planning, caregiving, the dying body, and the mystery of death, making space for companions and guides to consider life’s final journey.
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Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

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Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

Audience suggestions shape an entirely improvised work of literary fiction as a narrator and performers bring new characters and plot twists to life. Expect playful, back-and-forth theatrical storytelling with keyboard accompaniment.

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Explore how Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and scientific research can inform responses to anxiety and anger. The talk connects contemplative practice with emotional steadiness and resilience during difficult times.

Explore how Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and scientific research can inform responses to anxiety and anger. The talk connects contemplative practice with emotional steadiness and resilience during difficult times.
Explore how Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and scientific research can inform responses to anxiety and anger. The talk connects contemplative practice with emotional steadiness and resilience during difficult times.

Explore ancestral gifts and responsibilities through phone-free reflection, generational storytelling, and hands-on DIY zine making. Create handmade relics connecting family history with the generations who came before and those yet to come.

Explore ancestral gifts and responsibilities through phone-free reflection, generational storytelling, and hands-on DIY zine making. Create handmade relics connecting family history with the generations who came before and those yet to come.
Explore ancestral gifts and responsibilities through phone-free reflection, generational storytelling, and hands-on DIY zine making. Create handmade relics connecting family history with the generations who came before and those yet to come.
Fast paced rapid fire pitches from people advancing digital opportunity and digital equity, with quick networking and idea swapping around civic innovation and community connectivity. Expect an energetic startup vibe and collaborative feedback.
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Adults can stop in for practical help with technology questions in a welcoming public library setting. A casual drop-in format supports learning and everyday digital problem-solving.

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Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.

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Tech Support
MoreGet hands-on, one-on-one help troubleshooting phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and apps, including Libby e-books and audiobooks, library catalog access, book requests, renewals, and smartphone settings.

Get hands-on, one-on-one help troubleshooting phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and apps, including Libby e-books and audiobooks, library catalog access, book requests, renewals, and smartphone settings.
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An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.

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Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
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Open Decks
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A community DJ session invites local selectors to take a turn behind the decks, share electronic sounds, and connect with fellow music lovers in an intimate nightlife setting.
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Clear guidance explains how federal Medicaid changes affect eligibility, noncitizen coverage, and requirements people must meet to keep benefits. Learn what the new law may mean for your health coverage.

Clear guidance explains how federal Medicaid changes affect eligibility, noncitizen coverage, and requirements people must meet to keep benefits. Learn what the new law may mean for your health coverage.
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Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
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A gentle, facilitated practice in concise personal storytelling and empathetic listening, building communication skills, self-understanding, and connection across differences through shared stories in a welcoming community setting.

A gentle, facilitated practice in concise personal storytelling and empathetic listening, building communication skills, self-understanding, and connection across differences through shared stories in a welcoming community setting.
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An adult-focused technology gathering in a community library setting, centered on tech topics and shared learning. A welcoming opportunity for local adults to connect around technology.
An adult-focused technology gathering in a community library setting, centered on tech topics and shared learning. A welcoming opportunity for local adults to connect around technology.

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