
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Children read aloud to Puptart, a tail-wagging, fur-free robot dog that pants and responds to talking and petting, fostering early literacy in the library's cozy picture book room; sign up at the front desk.
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Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.

Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.
Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.

Interactive family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.

Interactive family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.
Interactive family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.

Bilingual hora del cuento with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish, designed for children and caregivers to sing, listen, and participate in interactive read-alouds.

Bilingual hora del cuento with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish, designed for children and caregivers to sing, listen, and participate in interactive read-alouds.
Bilingual hora del cuento with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish, designed for children and caregivers to sing, listen, and participate in interactive read-alouds.

Fun interactive 30 minute story time with age appropriate books and activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library; caregivers attend and engage alongside children.

Fun interactive 30 minute story time with age appropriate books and activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library; caregivers attend and engage alongside children.
Fun interactive 30 minute story time with age appropriate books and activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library; caregivers attend and engage alongside children.

Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for caregivers and babies ages 0 to 18 months at North Asheville Public Library.

Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for caregivers and babies ages 0 to 18 months at North Asheville Public Library.
Lively language enrichment story time with songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and board books for caregivers and babies ages 0 to 18 months at North Asheville Public Library.

Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.

Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.
Lively language-enrichment story time for caregivers and babies ages 4 to 18 months, with interactive songs, fingerplays, and guided parent-child engagement; caregivers must attend and drop-offs are not permitted.

Interactive 45 minute session for ages 3 to 5 combining picture book readings, sing along songs, finger rhymes, and movement activities that build early literacy and social skills in a welcoming library space.

Interactive 45 minute session for ages 3 to 5 combining picture book readings, sing along songs, finger rhymes, and movement activities that build early literacy and social skills in a welcoming library space.
Interactive 45 minute session for ages 3 to 5 combining picture book readings, sing along songs, finger rhymes, and movement activities that build early literacy and social skills in a welcoming library space.

Lively language-enrichment story time with interactive songs, rhymes, and lap bounces for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers participate throughout and drop-offs are not permitted at Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Lively language-enrichment story time with interactive songs, rhymes, and lap bounces for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers participate throughout and drop-offs are not permitted at Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively language-enrichment story time with interactive songs, rhymes, and lap bounces for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers participate throughout and drop-offs are not permitted at Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.

Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.
Interactive storytime and movement session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers followed by themed craft time focused on early and emergent literacy; caregivers join in songs, rhymes, and hands on activities at the library.

Hands-on LEGO building with provided colorful bricks for K–5 kids, focusing on creative STEM play, collaborative model making, friendly social interaction, and skill building through guided freeform challenges.

Hands-on LEGO building with provided colorful bricks for K–5 kids, focusing on creative STEM play, collaborative model making, friendly social interaction, and skill building through guided freeform challenges.
Hands-on LEGO building with provided colorful bricks for K–5 kids, focusing on creative STEM play, collaborative model making, friendly social interaction, and skill building through guided freeform challenges.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4 to 18 months with interactive songs, fingerplays, and board book read-alouds at Leicester Public Library to build early literacy skills and caregiver child bonding.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4 to 18 months with interactive songs, fingerplays, and board book read-alouds at Leicester Public Library to build early literacy skills and caregiver child bonding.
Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4 to 18 months with interactive songs, fingerplays, and board book read-alouds at Leicester Public Library to build early literacy skills and caregiver child bonding.

Public library branch on wheels stops in Rosman for curbside browsing and free checkout, offering children's picture books, adult reads, and outreach services to seniors and homebound patrons across Transylvania County.

Public library branch on wheels stops in Rosman for curbside browsing and free checkout, offering children's picture books, adult reads, and outreach services to seniors and homebound patrons across Transylvania County.
Public library branch on wheels stops in Rosman for curbside browsing and free checkout, offering children's picture books, adult reads, and outreach services to seniors and homebound patrons across Transylvania County.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.
Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks; class capped at 12 participants.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.

Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.
Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.

Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.

Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.
Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

Low-pressure come-and-go information session on fostering kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs at Asheville Humane Society, ideal for beginners exploring short-term caregiving without adoption commitments, and meet current foster volunteers.

Low-pressure come-and-go information session on fostering kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs at Asheville Humane Society, ideal for beginners exploring short-term caregiving without adoption commitments, and meet current foster volunteers.
Low-pressure come-and-go information session on fostering kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs at Asheville Humane Society, ideal for beginners exploring short-term caregiving without adoption commitments, and meet current foster volunteers.

Dice driven Dungeons & Dragons sessions for tweens (ages 10 to 12) led by Raj, emphasizing collaborative storytelling, character play, and light tactical encounters at Pack Memorial Library; free with required registration.

Dice driven Dungeons & Dragons sessions for tweens (ages 10 to 12) led by Raj, emphasizing collaborative storytelling, character play, and light tactical encounters at Pack Memorial Library; free with required registration.
Dice driven Dungeons & Dragons sessions for tweens (ages 10 to 12) led by Raj, emphasizing collaborative storytelling, character play, and light tactical encounters at Pack Memorial Library; free with required registration.