Show and Tell - Black Experience Book Club
Bring a book by a Black author and share what drew you to it, what resonated, or why you recommend it. Open conversation connects readers across cultures through books and lived experiences.
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Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.
Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.
Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.
Book Club
MoreA social literary gathering for lesbian readers to discuss books, share perspectives, and connect with Asheville’s LGBTQ+ community in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A social literary gathering for lesbian readers to discuss books, share perspectives, and connect with Asheville’s LGBTQ+ community in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A social literary gathering for lesbian readers to discuss books, share perspectives, and connect with Asheville’s LGBTQ+ community in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Watcha Readin'?
MoreSettle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.
Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.
Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.
Bring a fantasy or science-fiction book for casual conversation, spirited recommendations, and quiet reading alongside fellow genre fans. No assigned title or group discussion required.
Bring a fantasy or science-fiction book for casual conversation, spirited recommendations, and quiet reading alongside fellow genre fans. No assigned title or group discussion required.
Bring a fantasy or science-fiction book for casual conversation, spirited recommendations, and quiet reading alongside fellow genre fans. No assigned title or group discussion required.
Spoken-word poetry and community performances center Black, Indigenous, and people of color, with audience welcome and donations supporting local and international mutual-aid needs alongside a seasonal market.
Spoken-word poetry and community performances center Black, Indigenous, and people of color, with audience welcome and donations supporting local and international mutual-aid needs alongside a seasonal market.
Spoken-word poetry and community performances center Black, Indigenous, and people of color, with audience welcome and donations supporting local and international mutual-aid needs alongside a seasonal market.
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A restorative online space for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators through self-care and shared practice. Centered on community care, connection, and personal restoration.
A restorative online space for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators through self-care and shared practice. Centered on community care, connection, and personal restoration.
A restorative online space for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators through self-care and shared practice. Centered on community care, connection, and personal restoration.
A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.
Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.
Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.
Settle in with a book of your choice for quiet, shared reading, then reconnect to discuss memorable passages and new reading inspirations in a welcoming, community-minded gathering.
Settle in with a book of your choice for quiet, shared reading, then reconnect to discuss memorable passages and new reading inspirations in a welcoming, community-minded gathering.
Settle in with a book of your choice for quiet, shared reading, then reconnect to discuss memorable passages and new reading inspirations in a welcoming, community-minded gathering.
Weekly Critique
MoreBring 8–10 printed copies of a work in progress for a welcoming group discussion, constructive peer feedback, and inspiration. Writers can share new drafts or attend to listen and connect.
Bring 8–10 printed copies of a work in progress for a welcoming group discussion, constructive peer feedback, and inspiration. Writers can share new drafts or attend to listen and connect.
Bring 8–10 printed copies of a work in progress for a welcoming group discussion, constructive peer feedback, and inspiration. Writers can share new drafts or attend to listen and connect.
Tellabration
MoreA live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.