Silent (Banned) Book Club!
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
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Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.
Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.
Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.
Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.
Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.
Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.
A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.
A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
A 20 minute triple scream stress release session on a river facing brewery deck before opening time, built for cathartic volume and shared laughter. Drop in with the Buncombe County Library crew for an all welcome monthly meetup with easy parking.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
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.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
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.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.
A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.
A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.
A lively silent auction night with 60+ donated items up for bid, raising funds for Asheville Music School scholarships and outreach programs. Expect a community-minded fundraiser fueled by local businesses and supporters.
A lively silent auction night with 60+ donated items up for bid, raising funds for Asheville Music School scholarships and outreach programs. Expect a community-minded fundraiser fueled by local businesses and supporters.
A lively silent auction night with 60+ donated items up for bid, raising funds for Asheville Music School scholarships and outreach programs. Expect a community-minded fundraiser fueled by local businesses and supporters.