
The Ancestors Club
Trace family trees through hands-on genealogy sleuthing, uncovering stories and connections across generations. This welcoming gathering invites curious researchers to explore ancestry and reflect on the legacy future generations will inherit.
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Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.

Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.
Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.

Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

Explore genealogy through shared family stories, then use library computers and research resources with guidance from staff. Beginners and experienced family historians can connect, exchange discoveries, and get hands-on research help.

Explore genealogy through shared family stories, then use library computers and research resources with guidance from staff. Beginners and experienced family historians can connect, exchange discoveries, and get hands-on research help.
Explore genealogy through shared family stories, then use library computers and research resources with guidance from staff. Beginners and experienced family historians can connect, exchange discoveries, and get hands-on research help.

Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.

Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.
Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.
Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.

Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.

Readers discuss Lisa Scottoline’s Eternal in a monthly historical fiction book club, exploring past eras through character-driven storytelling and shared literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Readers discuss Lisa Scottoline’s Eternal in a monthly historical fiction book club, exploring past eras through character-driven storytelling and shared literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Readers discuss Lisa Scottoline’s Eternal in a monthly historical fiction book club, exploring past eras through character-driven storytelling and shared literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Knit, crochet, embroider, weave, spin, and explore other yarn and thread crafts while building skills through peer learning. Bring your own supplies; makers of all experience levels are welcome.

Knit, crochet, embroider, weave, spin, and explore other yarn and thread crafts while building skills through peer learning. Bring your own supplies; makers of all experience levels are welcome.
Knit, crochet, embroider, weave, spin, and explore other yarn and thread crafts while building skills through peer learning. Bring your own supplies; makers of all experience levels are welcome.

Children and caregivers share stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive library program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Children and caregivers share stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive library program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive library program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

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.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, including Duplo blocks for younger children, in an all-ages library activity. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, including Duplo blocks for younger children, in an all-ages library activity. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, including Duplo blocks for younger children, in an all-ages library activity. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.

Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.

Learn how to discover, access, and listen to podcasts tailored to personal interests, with practical guidance for navigating shows and podcast platforms. Adult instructional session; registration required.

Learn how to discover, access, and listen to podcasts tailored to personal interests, with practical guidance for navigating shows and podcast platforms. Adult instructional session; registration required.
Learn how to discover, access, and listen to podcasts tailored to personal interests, with practical guidance for navigating shows and podcast platforms. Adult instructional session; registration required.

Discuss Erik Larson’s historical nonfiction account of the events leading to the Civil War, exploring political tensions, Fort Sumter, and the people caught in a nation’s unraveling.

Discuss Erik Larson’s historical nonfiction account of the events leading to the Civil War, exploring political tensions, Fort Sumter, and the people caught in a nation’s unraveling.
Discuss Erik Larson’s historical nonfiction account of the events leading to the Civil War, exploring political tensions, Fort Sumter, and the people caught in a nation’s unraveling.

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.

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.

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.

Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.

Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
