Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
Family-friendly book drive paired with a literacy fair focused on early reading and community learning. Expect kid-centered activities and opportunities to donate books and support local students and families.
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Children’s storytime geared to pre-K listeners with read-aloud picture books, bookmark coloring, and simple creative activities. Families hang out in an ice cream and bubble tea shop for a cozy afternoon that builds early literacy.
Children’s storytime geared to pre-K listeners with read-aloud picture books, bookmark coloring, and simple creative activities. Families hang out in an ice cream and bubble tea shop for a cozy afternoon that builds early literacy.
Children’s storytime geared to pre-K listeners with read-aloud picture books, bookmark coloring, and simple creative activities. Families hang out in an ice cream and bubble tea shop for a cozy afternoon that builds early literacy.
Collaborative LEGO sorting sessions tackle a massive cleaned brick collection using a new organization system, with plenty of hands-on bin and color part sorting. Drop in for 30 minutes or stay all afternoon across multiple days for an easy, community-powered work party.
Collaborative LEGO sorting sessions tackle a massive cleaned brick collection using a new organization system, with plenty of hands-on bin and color part sorting. Drop in for 30 minutes or stay all afternoon across multiple days for an easy, community-powered work party.
Collaborative LEGO sorting sessions tackle a massive cleaned brick collection using a new organization system, with plenty of hands-on bin and color part sorting. Drop in for 30 minutes or stay all afternoon across multiple days for an easy, community-powered work party.
Free farmers market style food distribution with fresh groceries from MANNA FoodBank alongside a community resource fair. Browse service connections and local support options in a welcoming library setting.
Free farmers market style food distribution with fresh groceries from MANNA FoodBank alongside a community resource fair. Browse service connections and local support options in a welcoming library setting.
Free farmers market style food distribution with fresh groceries from MANNA FoodBank alongside a community resource fair. Browse service connections and local support options in a welcoming library setting.
An evening of playful outdoor activities and casual social time in a neighborhood park setting. Expect drop in games and low pressure mingling designed for families, kids, and community members to connect outside.
An evening of playful outdoor activities and casual social time in a neighborhood park setting. Expect drop in games and low pressure mingling designed for families, kids, and community members to connect outside.
An evening of playful outdoor activities and casual social time in a neighborhood park setting. Expect drop in games and low pressure mingling designed for families, kids, and community members to connect outside.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
A lively birdhouse auction and community fundraiser supporting Bountiful Cities, set in an outdoor orchard setting. Browse and bid on handcrafted birdhouses while connecting with neighbors and supporting local food access work.
Drop-in open studio time where families make hands-on art together in a welcoming creative space. Flexible, come-and-go format suits kids and caregivers looking for low-pressure crafting and community connection.
Drop-in open studio time where families make hands-on art together in a welcoming creative space. Flexible, come-and-go format suits kids and caregivers looking for low-pressure crafting and community connection.
Drop-in open studio time where families make hands-on art together in a welcoming creative space. Flexible, come-and-go format suits kids and caregivers looking for low-pressure crafting and community connection.
A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.
A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.
A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.
A charity evening centered on the Empty Bowls tradition, gathering the community to support local Outreach hunger relief efforts. Hosted in a rustic vineyard barn setting with a shared meal and fundraising components like auctions and donations.
A charity evening centered on the Empty Bowls tradition, gathering the community to support local Outreach hunger relief efforts. Hosted in a rustic vineyard barn setting with a shared meal and fundraising components like auctions and donations.
A charity evening centered on the Empty Bowls tradition, gathering the community to support local Outreach hunger relief efforts. Hosted in a rustic vineyard barn setting with a shared meal and fundraising components like auctions and donations.
An afternoon fall concert on a university campus with family friendly live performances and a relaxed daytime vibe. Built for all ages, with a community focused atmosphere suited to parents, kids, and local neighbors.
An afternoon fall concert on a university campus with family friendly live performances and a relaxed daytime vibe. Built for all ages, with a community focused atmosphere suited to parents, kids, and local neighbors.
An afternoon fall concert on a university campus with family friendly live performances and a relaxed daytime vibe. Built for all ages, with a community focused atmosphere suited to parents, kids, and local neighbors.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge pairs a cat themed picture book with purring company from resident “panthers.” Designed for families with kids 7 and under to unwind, listen, and connect.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge pairs a cat themed picture book with purring company from resident “panthers.” Designed for families with kids 7 and under to unwind, listen, and connect.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge pairs a cat themed picture book with purring company from resident “panthers.” Designed for families with kids 7 and under to unwind, listen, and connect.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Hands-on farm workday with tasks around the property, capped by a casual hangout celebrating James’ 40th birthday. Food is provided and volunteers who stay through the day get a t shirt.
Hands-on farm workday with tasks around the property, capped by a casual hangout celebrating James’ 40th birthday. Food is provided and volunteers who stay through the day get a t shirt.
Hands-on farm workday with tasks around the property, capped by a casual hangout celebrating James’ 40th birthday. Food is provided and volunteers who stay through the day get a t shirt.
Kid-focused coloring time in a cozy cat-themed space where children can create art alongside friendly resident cats. Low-pressure, hands-on fun with plenty of purr-powered breaks and photo-worthy moments.
Kid-focused coloring time in a cozy cat-themed space where children can create art alongside friendly resident cats. Low-pressure, hands-on fun with plenty of purr-powered breaks and photo-worthy moments.
Kid-focused coloring time in a cozy cat-themed space where children can create art alongside friendly resident cats. Low-pressure, hands-on fun with plenty of purr-powered breaks and photo-worthy moments.
Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.
Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.
Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
A 10-year anniversary celebration for The Forest School Foundation at Haywood Common, bringing supporters together for a festive community fundraiser centered on outdoor and forest-based education.
A 10-year anniversary celebration for The Forest School Foundation at Haywood Common, bringing supporters together for a festive community fundraiser centered on outdoor and forest-based education.
A 10-year anniversary celebration for The Forest School Foundation at Haywood Common, bringing supporters together for a festive community fundraiser centered on outdoor and forest-based education.