
What We Read Book Review Group
A relaxed monthly literary discussion invites readers to share recent books, compare genres and discoveries, and trade recommendations in a welcoming community setting.
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A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.

A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.
A relaxed monthly book discussion invites readers to share recent favorites, compare perspectives, and discover new titles across genres and reading interests in a welcoming library setting.

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.

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.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion spanning genres and perspectives. This relaxed monthly gathering welcomes anyone who enjoys sharing recommendations and talking about what they read.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion spanning genres and perspectives. This relaxed monthly gathering welcomes anyone who enjoys sharing recommendations and talking about what they read.
Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion spanning genres and perspectives. This relaxed monthly gathering welcomes anyone who enjoys sharing recommendations and talking about what they read.

Book Club
MoreReaders explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.

Readers explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.
Readers explore diverse genres, exchange perspectives, and discuss the current selection in a welcoming setting. This free monthly gathering welcomes community members for lively conversation.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.

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.

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.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is 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.

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.

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.

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.

Watcha Readin'?
MoreSettle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.

Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.
Settle into a quiet, communal reading hour with a book you bring or choose from the shelves, a cocktail in hand, and an easygoing after-work atmosphere.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.
Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.

Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.
Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.

Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.

Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.
Settle into a quiet hour of independent reading, then share favorite passages and fresh discoveries with fellow readers. Bring a current book or choose one from the library shelves.

A relaxed monthly gathering centers on discussion of the group’s selected book, with readers sharing interpretations, perspectives, and conversation in a welcoming community setting.

A relaxed monthly gathering centers on discussion of the group’s selected book, with readers sharing interpretations, perspectives, and conversation in a welcoming community setting.
A relaxed monthly gathering centers on discussion of the group’s selected book, with readers sharing interpretations, perspectives, and conversation in a welcoming community setting.

Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.

Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.

Coffee-fueled conversation centers on John Grisham’s holiday novel Skipping Christmas, with readers sharing thoughts in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book discussion.

Coffee-fueled conversation centers on John Grisham’s holiday novel Skipping Christmas, with readers sharing thoughts in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book discussion.
Coffee-fueled conversation centers on John Grisham’s holiday novel Skipping Christmas, with readers sharing thoughts in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book discussion.
