Stitch N Listen
A low key crafting circle with hands busy while an audio short story plays in the background. This month’s listen is the NC State Archives podcast episode “Frankie Silver: A Woman Hanged” from Connecting the Docs.
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A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.
A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.
A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.
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.
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 laid-back handcraft circle where locals stitch, knit, or crochet side by side while chatting in a cozy venue setting. Bring your current project for relaxed social crafting and community connection.
A laid-back handcraft circle where locals stitch, knit, or crochet side by side while chatting in a cozy venue setting. Bring your current project for relaxed social crafting and community connection.
A laid-back handcraft circle where locals stitch, knit, or crochet side by side while chatting in a cozy venue setting. Bring your current project for relaxed social crafting and community connection.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
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 low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.
A low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.
A low pressure adult craft club with shared tables, provided supplies, and optional beginner friendly project ideas plus hands on help getting started. Bring your own work in progress or experiment with new materials in a community center setting.
Hands on repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, heirlooms, small engines, furniture, and sewing machines you can bring in your car. Safety limited items excluded (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands on repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, heirlooms, small engines, furniture, and sewing machines you can bring in your car. Safety limited items excluded (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands on repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small appliances, tools, heirlooms, small engines, furniture, and sewing machines you can bring in your car. Safety limited items excluded (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.
Interactive read-aloud story time with simple songs and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A caregiver-friendly morning program at the North Asheville Library that builds early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read-aloud story time with simple songs and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A caregiver-friendly morning program at the North Asheville Library that builds early literacy and listening skills.
Interactive read-aloud story time with simple songs and movement designed for ages 18 months to 3 years. A caregiver-friendly morning program at the North Asheville Library that builds early literacy and listening skills.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting, with play facilitated by a Bronze Life Master using current bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both learners and experienced partners for structured tables and community connection.