
Read to Puptart, the library robot dog!
Low pressure read aloud practice time with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens” and responds to gentle talking and petting without allergens. Kids pick a book in the picture book room and build early literacy confidence.
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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.

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.
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.

A cozy library gathering centered on reading aloud with a gentle therapy dog, marking Flora’s send-off. Expect a kid friendly, calm atmosphere that supports literacy confidence and community connection at the East Asheville Library.

A cozy library gathering centered on reading aloud with a gentle therapy dog, marking Flora’s send-off. Expect a kid friendly, calm atmosphere that supports literacy confidence and community connection at the East Asheville Library.
A cozy library gathering centered on reading aloud with a gentle therapy dog, marking Flora’s send-off. Expect a kid friendly, calm atmosphere that supports literacy confidence and community connection at the East Asheville Library.

Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful engagement that supports early literacy and listening skills. A short morning library program designed for kids and caregivers together.

Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful engagement that supports early literacy and listening skills. A short morning library program designed for kids and caregivers together.
Interactive read-aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with playful engagement that supports early literacy and listening skills. A short morning library program designed for kids and caregivers together.

Interactive read-alouds and simple songs geared for ages 18 months to 3 years, with caregiver-friendly pacing and movement breaks. A short morning early-literacy program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s area.

Interactive read-alouds and simple songs geared for ages 18 months to 3 years, with caregiver-friendly pacing and movement breaks. A short morning early-literacy program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s area.
Interactive read-alouds and simple songs geared for ages 18 months to 3 years, with caregiver-friendly pacing and movement breaks. A short morning early-literacy program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s area.

Interactive preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy library program that supports early literacy, listening skills, and group participation.

Interactive preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy library program that supports early literacy, listening skills, and group participation.
Interactive preschool story time with picture books, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple activities designed for ages 3–5. A cozy library program that supports early literacy, listening skills, and group participation.

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.

Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, and singalong songs and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A welcoming library morning geared to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, and singalong songs and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A welcoming library morning geared to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, interactive stories, and singalong songs and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A welcoming library morning geared to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Lively baby storytime centered on language enrichment and early literacy for ages 4–18 months, with songs, simple stories, and interactive rhythms. A caregiver friendly morning program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s space.

Lively baby storytime centered on language enrichment and early literacy for ages 4–18 months, with songs, simple stories, and interactive rhythms. A caregiver friendly morning program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s space.
Lively baby storytime centered on language enrichment and early literacy for ages 4–18 months, with songs, simple stories, and interactive rhythms. A caregiver friendly morning program in the Oakley/South Asheville Library children’s space.

Interactive read aloud circle time with picture books, songs, and simple movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program that builds early literacy skills in a calm, kid friendly setting.

Interactive read aloud circle time with picture books, songs, and simple movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program that builds early literacy skills in a calm, kid friendly setting.
Interactive read aloud circle time with picture books, songs, and simple movement activities tailored to ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program that builds early literacy skills in a calm, kid friendly 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.
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.

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.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, centered on early literacy with songs, simple stories, and interactive engagement. A caregiver-friendly morning program in a public library setting.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, centered on early literacy with songs, simple stories, and interactive engagement. A caregiver-friendly morning program in a public library setting.
Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, centered on early literacy with songs, simple stories, and interactive engagement. A caregiver-friendly morning program in a public library setting.

A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.

A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.

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.

Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided on site—no personal sets needed. Kids tinker, test building skills, and socialize with fellow builders in a public library setting.

Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided on site—no personal sets needed. Kids tinker, test building skills, and socialize with fellow builders in a public library setting.
Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided on site—no personal sets needed. Kids tinker, test building skills, and socialize with fellow builders in a public library setting.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

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.

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.

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.

Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.

Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.