
Second Saturday Storytime & Craft
Storytime for babies through preschoolers mixes picture books, songs, and movement to support early and emergent literacy. After the read-aloud, kids and caregivers shift into a themed, hands-on craft activity in a friendly library setting.
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Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.

Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.
Interactive storytime with songs, movement, and a themed craft promoting early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers; caregivers participate in guided rhymes, fingerplays, and hands on art to build language skills.

Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.

Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read aloud circle with picture books, sing along songs, rhythm rhymes, and simple hands on activities geared to ages 3–5. A relaxed weekday afternoon program that supports early literacy and listening skills.

Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.

Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.
Songs, rhymes, gentle bounces, and picture books create a lively language enrichment hour for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers. Held in the children’s picture book room/library community room as a free early literacy program.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. Designed for children of all ages with caregivers in a welcoming public library setting.

Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.

Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.
Lively baby storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and board books designed to build early language skills. Geared for infants ages 0–18 months and their caregivers in a public library setting.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, books, and early-literacy play. Caregivers stay and participate alongside their child in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.

Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.
Interactive bilingual story time with picture books, rhymes, and singalong songs in Spanish and English for kids and caregivers. Early literacy play and learning happens in the library’s children’s picture book room with Ms. Kate.

Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.

Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.
Rhythmic lap songs, short board-book readings, and interactive nursery rhymes engage caregivers and babies 4 to 18 months in guided language-enrichment activities; adults must stay with children—no drop-offs permitted.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday morning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday morning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple activities geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday morning library program that builds early literacy and caregiver child connection.

Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, simple books, and interactive play that supports early literacy. A relaxed library program designed for little ones and their caregivers.

Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, simple books, and interactive play that supports early literacy. A relaxed library program designed for little ones and their caregivers.
Lively, language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months with songs, simple books, and interactive play that supports early literacy. A relaxed library program designed for little ones and their caregivers.

Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.

Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.

Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, built around picture books, songs, and simple participation. A short midmorning early literacy program in a public library setting.

Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, built around picture books, songs, and simple participation. A short midmorning early literacy program in a public library setting.
Interactive read aloud story time for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, built around picture books, songs, and simple participation. A short midmorning early literacy program in a public library setting.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, 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.
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.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.

One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.

One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.
One on one read aloud practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “listens,” pants, and responds to gentle petting in the children’s picture book room. A calm, allergy friendly way to build early literacy and reading confidence.

Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.

Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.
Hands-on LEGO build time for grades K–5 with plenty of bricks provided—no need to bring your own. Kids trade ideas, show off creations, and make new friends in a playful library STEM meetup.

A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.

A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.
A browseable spring book sale packed with used books and hidden-gem finds inside the Black Mountain Library. Community-minded shopping supports the Friends of the Library and keeps local library programs thriving.

Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.

Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.