
Second Saturday Storytime & Craft
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.
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Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.

Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.
Storytime for babies through preschoolers with songs, movement, and read alouds designed to support early and emergent literacy. A simple themed craft follows, creating a gentle Saturday morning routine for young families at the library.

Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.

Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.
Interactive read aloud storytime with songs, simple movement, and playful participation geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A short, weekday-morning early literacy program at the Oakley South Asheville library for toddlers and caregivers.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and playful participation geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A relaxed weekday morning library program for early literacy and caregiver kid connection.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A family-friendly morning program geared toward young kids and caregivers in a public library setting.

Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A family-friendly morning program geared toward young kids and caregivers in a public library setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, stories, songs, and rhymes shared in both English and Spanish. A family-friendly morning program geared toward young kids and caregivers in a public library setting.

Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.

Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.
Interactive preschool story time with picture books, sing along songs, playful rhymes, and simple hands on activities. Designed for ages 3–5 in a welcoming library setting with space for caregivers to participate.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.

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.

Strum along in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle focused on singable ’70s tunes, with shared instruments available to borrow. Adults mingle in a community-room jam while kids 7+ can participate with an accompanying adult.

Strum along in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle focused on singable ’70s tunes, with shared instruments available to borrow. Adults mingle in a community-room jam while kids 7+ can participate with an accompanying adult.
Strum along in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle focused on singable ’70s tunes, with shared instruments available to borrow. Adults mingle in a community-room jam while kids 7+ can participate with an accompanying adult.

Lively, language-enrichment story time with simple books, sounds, and early literacy play geared to babies ages 4–18 months. A caregiver-and-baby library program designed for social connection and developmental learning.

Lively, language-enrichment story time with simple books, sounds, and early literacy play geared to babies ages 4–18 months. A caregiver-and-baby library program designed for social connection and developmental learning.
Lively, language-enrichment story time with simple books, sounds, and early literacy play geared to babies ages 4–18 months. A caregiver-and-baby library program designed for social connection and developmental learning.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple participation geared to toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years). A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for early literacy and caregiver friendly fun.

Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple participation geared to toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years). A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for early literacy and caregiver friendly fun.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs and simple participation geared to toddlers (about 18 months to 3 years). A short, structured morning program in a public library setting for early literacy and caregiver friendly fun.

Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.

Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library 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.

One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “pants” and responds to gentle talking and petting. Weekly children’s picture book room session builds early literacy in a low pressure, allergy friendly library setting with sign ups at the desk.

One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “pants” and responds to gentle talking and petting. Weekly children’s picture book room session builds early literacy in a low pressure, allergy friendly library setting with sign ups at the desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that “pants” and responds to gentle talking and petting. Weekly children’s picture book room session builds early literacy in a low pressure, allergy friendly library setting with sign ups at the desk.

Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.

Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.
Drop-in community craft time with snacks where kids, teens, and adults make DIY journals and decorate notebooks for back-to-school. All materials are provided in a relaxed library setting designed for easy, intergenerational creativity.

Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.

Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.
Two hours of littles-only museum floor time with STEAM storytimes led by Books Alive with Miss Anne and a process-based art studio hosted by Light and Love Arts. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast set an easygoing family morning vibe.

Lively language-enrichment story time with simple books, rhythmic read-alouds, and early literacy play tailored for babies ages 4–18 months. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program in the library children’s area.

Lively language-enrichment story time with simple books, rhythmic read-alouds, and early literacy play tailored for babies ages 4–18 months. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program in the library children’s area.
Lively language-enrichment story time with simple books, rhythmic read-alouds, and early literacy play tailored for babies ages 4–18 months. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program in the library children’s area.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.

A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.
A family friendly movie screening with complimentary popcorn in a cozy public library setting. Settle in for an easygoing evening of film and community time for all ages.

Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.

Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.
Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.