
Solar Power & Electric Vehicles
Explore practical solar power systems and 100% electric vehicle use through a decade of hands-on experience. The presentation moves outdoors for a close-up look at an electric truck and solar-powered RV classroom.
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Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.

Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.
Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.

Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.

Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.

Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.

Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.
Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.

Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.

Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.

Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.

Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.
Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.

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.

Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.

Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.

Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.

Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.

Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.
Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.
Practical home-electrical crash course covering hots vs grounds, breakers, and common switch types, with clear safety context for DIY troubleshooting. Hands-on outlet installation plus a live switch, fixture, and ceiling fan wiring demo.
Practical home-electrical crash course covering hots vs grounds, breakers, and common switch types, with clear safety context for DIY troubleshooting. Hands-on outlet installation plus a live switch, fixture, and ceiling fan wiring demo.
Practical home-electrical crash course covering hots vs grounds, breakers, and common switch types, with clear safety context for DIY troubleshooting. Hands-on outlet installation plus a live switch, fixture, and ceiling fan wiring demo.

Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.

Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.

Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.

Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.
Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.
Explore the fascinating lives of North Carolina’s bats, their role in controlling insect populations, and the challenges threatening these misunderstood nighttime neighbors. Learn practical ways to support local bat conservation.

Create a miniature Zen garden with a spooky Halloween twist in this hands-on craft program. Supplies are provided, and advance registration is required due to limited space.

Create a miniature Zen garden with a spooky Halloween twist in this hands-on craft program. Supplies are provided, and advance registration is required due to limited space.
Create a miniature Zen garden with a spooky Halloween twist in this hands-on craft program. Supplies are provided, and advance registration is required due to limited space.

Practical training for care providers explores stress recognition, its effects, and sustainable self-care routines. Learn how personal well-being supports healthier boundaries and more effective, lasting care for others.

Practical training for care providers explores stress recognition, its effects, and sustainable self-care routines. Learn how personal well-being supports healthier boundaries and more effective, lasting care for others.
Practical training for care providers explores stress recognition, its effects, and sustainable self-care routines. Learn how personal well-being supports healthier boundaries and more effective, lasting care for others.