Raving Readers Book Club
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
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Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.