West Asheville Library Book Club
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Mestra,” exploring literary retellings of Greek mythology in an adult readers’ book club conversation.
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Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Themestra,” exploring myth-inspired fiction and its reimagining of classical characters. Copies are available through the library or its catalogue.
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Themestra,” exploring myth-inspired fiction and its reimagining of classical characters. Copies are available through the library or its catalogue.
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Themestra,” exploring myth-inspired fiction and its reimagining of classical characters. Copies are available through the library or its catalogue.
Adult readers discuss Kylie Lee Baker’s Japanese Gothic, exploring eerie atmosphere and supernatural fiction over coffee beneath outdoor umbrellas on Haywood Road in a relaxed neighborhood gathering.
Adult readers discuss Kylie Lee Baker’s Japanese Gothic, exploring eerie atmosphere and supernatural fiction over coffee beneath outdoor umbrellas on Haywood Road in a relaxed neighborhood gathering.
Adult readers discuss Kylie Lee Baker’s Japanese Gothic, exploring eerie atmosphere and supernatural fiction over coffee beneath outdoor umbrellas on Haywood Road in a relaxed neighborhood gathering.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
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.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.
Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.
Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.
Readers discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel Girl with a Pearl Earring, exploring its portrayal of 17th-century Delft, art, and the lives behind a famous painting in a welcoming library book club.
Readers discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel Girl with a Pearl Earring, exploring its portrayal of 17th-century Delft, art, and the lives behind a famous painting in a welcoming library book club.
Readers discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel Girl with a Pearl Earring, exploring its portrayal of 17th-century Delft, art, and the lives behind a famous painting in a welcoming library book club.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.
Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.
Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.
Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
Readers gather for an open discussion of Libby Page’s This Book Made Me Think of You, sharing perspectives on contemporary fiction in a community library setting.
Readers gather for an open discussion of Libby Page’s This Book Made Me Think of You, sharing perspectives on contemporary fiction in a community library setting.
Readers gather for an open discussion of Libby Page’s This Book Made Me Think of You, sharing perspectives on contemporary fiction in a community library setting.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.