
The Ancestors Club
Trace family trees through collaborative genealogy sleuthing, research tips, and shared inspiration, connecting personal histories with the idea that today’s participants are tomorrow’s ancestors. Registration is required; all are welcome.
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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Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.

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.

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.

Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.

Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.
Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Children and caregivers enjoy lively stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Children and caregivers enjoy lively stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers enjoy lively stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

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.

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.

Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.

Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.
Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.

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.

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.
