
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Gentle one on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to talking and petting. Held weekly in the children’s picture book room to build early literacy and confidence.
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Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver bonding.

Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver bonding.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm morning library program that supports early literacy and caregiver bonding.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.
Lively language enrichment hour with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces, and board books geared to babies 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/community room for early literacy and playful learning.

Interactive preschool storytime with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy early literacy hour that builds listening skills and classroom readiness in a public library setting.

Interactive preschool storytime with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy early literacy hour that builds listening skills and classroom readiness in a public library setting.
Interactive preschool storytime with picture books, singalong songs, rhythmic rhymes, and simple movement activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy early literacy hour that builds listening skills and classroom readiness in a public library setting.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around early literacy rhythms like songs, simple stories, and interactive cues. A caregiver-friendly morning meet-up at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around early literacy rhythms like songs, simple stories, and interactive cues. A caregiver-friendly morning meet-up at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively language enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, built around early literacy rhythms like songs, simple stories, and interactive cues. A caregiver-friendly morning meet-up at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A kid-friendly morning program at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library for children of all ages and caregivers.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.
Drop off a beloved plush pal for a playful overnight at the Oakley Library, with bedtime stories and after-hours games for stuffed friends. A 10-year anniversary edition that adds a sweet community tradition to summer break routines.

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.

Picture-book readalouds mixed with singalong songs and simple hands-on activities led by Miss Jennifer. Designed for ages 3–6 in a barn setting for an upbeat, kid-focused early literacy hour.

Picture-book readalouds mixed with singalong songs and simple hands-on activities led by Miss Jennifer. Designed for ages 3–6 in a barn setting for an upbeat, kid-focused early literacy hour.
Picture-book readalouds mixed with singalong songs and simple hands-on activities led by Miss Jennifer. Designed for ages 3–6 in a barn setting for an upbeat, kid-focused early literacy hour.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. A themed hands on craft follows, creating a relaxed Saturday morning routine for caregivers and little ones.

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.

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.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.
Outdoor plant pot painting and decoration during Groovin’ on Grovemont, with supplies and simple creative guidance. A laid-back, family-friendly library activity for making a personalized planter to take home.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.

A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.
A casual quilting bee where you can stitch on your own project or pitch in on a shared community quilt with other makers. Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch for a relaxed, drop-in afternoon at the library.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.
Hands-on drop-in collage making using discarded library books and assorted craft supplies to create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece. A sustainable, low-pressure community craft session in the library community room with materials provided.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.

A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.

A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.
A low key crafting circle pairs quiet handwork with an audio short story played aloud, creating a relaxed, shared listening experience. Bring your project and settle in for community time at a library setting.

Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.

Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.
Fancy crafts and playful activities fill a public library afternoon with a dress up welcome whether you arrive in glittery finery or everyday clothes. A kid friendly community gathering built around the Fancy Nancy theme.