Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Low-pressure reading practice time with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle talking and petting—no jumping, shedding, or allergy worries. Kids sign up at the front desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the children’s picture book room.
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Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and picture books geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program that builds early literacy and listening skills with caregivers.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and picture books geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program that builds early literacy and listening skills with caregivers.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and picture books geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short morning library program that builds early literacy and listening skills with caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books alongside caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space with a playful language enrichment focus.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books alongside caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space with a playful language enrichment focus.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books alongside caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community space with a playful language enrichment focus.
Picture-book readalouds paired with singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities designed for preschool attention spans. A kid-centered library afternoon that builds early literacy and social listening skills for ages 3–5.
Picture-book readalouds paired with singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities designed for preschool attention spans. A kid-centered library afternoon that builds early literacy and social listening skills for ages 3–5.
Picture-book readalouds paired with singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities designed for preschool attention spans. A kid-centered library afternoon that builds early literacy and social listening skills for ages 3–5.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers blends picture books, songs, and movement games to support early and emergent literacy. A themed, hands on craft session follows for caregivers and kids in a welcoming library setting.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.
Interactive toddler story time with read aloud picture books, songs, and simple movement activities geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, morning library program focused on early literacy and caregiver participation.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
Hands-on LEGO free-build hour where K–5 kids tinker, stack, and test their ideas using a shared brick collection. A playful after-school meetup for building skills, STEM curiosity, and making new friends at the library.
Hands-on LEGO free-build hour where K–5 kids tinker, stack, and test their ideas using a shared brick collection. A playful after-school meetup for building skills, STEM curiosity, and making new friends at the library.
Hands-on LEGO free-build hour where K–5 kids tinker, stack, and test their ideas using a shared brick collection. A playful after-school meetup for building skills, STEM curiosity, and making new friends at the library.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
Interactive read alouds and simple sing along moments geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that builds early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read alouds and simple sing along moments geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that builds early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read alouds and simple sing along moments geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short weekday morning library program that builds early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver kid connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with guided play and modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly tables welcome beginners through experienced players for structured rounds and social connection.
Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.
Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.
Tables of gently used books and media turn the library into a bustling bargain hunt, with proceeds supporting local programming and collections. Expect easy drop in browsing, community chatter, and family friendly shopping.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games meet weekly in a public library setting, with free drop-in tables open to all skill levels. Facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods for friendly, social play and learning.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
Lively baby story time focused on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Caregivers and little ones gather at the Leicester Library for interactive stories, songs, and rhythmic lap time.
Lively baby story time focused on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Caregivers and little ones gather at the Leicester Library for interactive stories, songs, and rhythmic lap time.
Lively baby story time focused on language enrichment and early literacy for infants 4–18 months. Caregivers and little ones gather at the Leicester Library for interactive stories, songs, and rhythmic lap time.