Sketchbook Storytellers: Homeschool Book Club
Young readers ages 8–12 discuss chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction around a shared theme, then turn ideas into an open-ended sketchbook art activity with materials provided.
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Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
LEGO Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Improv ages 8-12
MoreYoung actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
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.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Interactive read-alouds invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to enjoy stories and participate in a welcoming early literacy activity at the library.
Interactive read-alouds invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to enjoy stories and participate in a welcoming early literacy activity at the library.
Interactive read-alouds invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to enjoy stories and participate in a welcoming early literacy activity at the library.
Pack Book Club
MoreDiscuss R.F. Kuang’s satirical novel Yellowface in a welcoming monthly gathering for adult readers; the group explores a rotating range of genres, with newcomers encouraged to take part.
Discuss R.F. Kuang’s satirical novel Yellowface in a welcoming monthly gathering for adult readers; the group explores a rotating range of genres, with newcomers encouraged to take part.
Discuss R.F. Kuang’s satirical novel Yellowface in a welcoming monthly gathering for adult readers; the group explores a rotating range of genres, with newcomers encouraged to take part.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Baby Story Time
MoreLively read-alouds nurture early language development for babies ages 4 to 18 months. A welcoming library story time introduces little ones to books, sounds, and shared reading.
Lively read-alouds nurture early language development for babies ages 4 to 18 months. A welcoming library story time introduces little ones to books, sounds, and shared reading.
Lively read-alouds nurture early language development for babies ages 4 to 18 months. A welcoming library story time introduces little ones to books, sounds, and shared reading.
Lego Club
MoreBuild imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Practice Spanish comprehension and speaking through friendly discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a supportive, low-pressure group for beginning and intermediate learners, including teens and adults.
Practice Spanish comprehension and speaking through friendly discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a supportive, low-pressure group for beginning and intermediate learners, including teens and adults.
Practice Spanish comprehension and speaking through friendly discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a supportive, low-pressure group for beginning and intermediate learners, including teens and adults.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.
Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.
Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.
Kids' LEGO Club
MoreChildren ages 5–17 can create original LEGO builds with materials provided and no registration required. Finished creations go on display for library visitors to admire throughout the month.
Children ages 5–17 can create original LEGO builds with materials provided and no registration required. Finished creations go on display for library visitors to admire throughout the month.
Children ages 5–17 can create original LEGO builds with materials provided and no registration required. Finished creations go on display for library visitors to admire throughout the month.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
LEGO Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Book Tasting
MoreYoung independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
LEGO Club!
MoreHands-on LEGO construction encourages elementary-age kids and tweens to design unique architecture and display their creations. A welcoming library activity supports creative play, building skills, and shared discovery.
Hands-on LEGO construction encourages elementary-age kids and tweens to design unique architecture and display their creations. A welcoming library activity supports creative play, building skills, and shared discovery.
Hands-on LEGO construction encourages elementary-age kids and tweens to design unique architecture and display their creations. A welcoming library activity supports creative play, building skills, and shared discovery.