World Affairs Book Club
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
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Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with time for shared reflections and lively conversation. Gather in a quiet library setting for a relaxed, community-focused literary meetup.
A cozy after-hours discussion group centered on romance novels, with space to chat about characters, tropes, and favorite scenes. Gather in the library for relaxed conversation and reader community connection.
A cozy after-hours discussion group centered on romance novels, with space to chat about characters, tropes, and favorite scenes. Gather in the library for relaxed conversation and reader community connection.
A cozy after-hours discussion group centered on romance novels, with space to chat about characters, tropes, and favorite scenes. Gather in the library for relaxed conversation and reader community connection.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
Morning storytime for babies through preschoolers with picture books, singalongs, and movement geared toward early and emergent literacy. A themed, kid-friendly craft follows for hands-on creativity at the library.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Casual astrology meetups on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with open discussion around natal charts, zodiac signs, and cosmic timing. Drop in anytime for a relaxed, community center hang geared toward curious beginners and enthusiasts.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Beginner-friendly ukulele circle centered on singalong favorites from the 1970s, with loaner instruments available for participants. A relaxed community meetup in a library community room welcoming adults and kids 7+ with an accompanying adult.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
Small, friendly discussion of Robert Macfarlane’s environmental nonfiction exploring rivers as living beings, weaving global travel writing with ecology and the legal concept of river personhood. Casual conversation and connection among Asheville’s digital nomads in a bookstore cafe setting.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
An author conversation on "Climate Wayfinding" explores climate grief, resilience, and practical pathways for healing ourselves and the planet. Expect Q and A with climate writer Dr. Katharine Wilkinson in an intimate bookstore cafe setting.
An author conversation on "Climate Wayfinding" explores climate grief, resilience, and practical pathways for healing ourselves and the planet. Expect Q and A with climate writer Dr. Katharine Wilkinson in an intimate bookstore cafe setting.
An author conversation on "Climate Wayfinding" explores climate grief, resilience, and practical pathways for healing ourselves and the planet. Expect Q and A with climate writer Dr. Katharine Wilkinson in an intimate bookstore cafe setting.
A laid-back adult craft club with shared supplies and optional beginner-friendly project ideas plus hands-on help getting started. Bring your own work-in-progress or browse materials to spark a new DIY project; suggested $10 donation supports supplies.
A laid-back adult craft club with shared supplies and optional beginner-friendly project ideas plus hands-on help getting started. Bring your own work-in-progress or browse materials to spark a new DIY project; suggested $10 donation supports supplies.
A laid-back adult craft club with shared supplies and optional beginner-friendly project ideas plus hands-on help getting started. Bring your own work-in-progress or browse materials to spark a new DIY project; suggested $10 donation supports supplies.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
A monthly all genres writing workshop centered on sharing drafts, exchanging peer critique, and brainstorming new ideas. Expect a supportive, cheer each other on circle at the community center.
A monthly all genres writing workshop centered on sharing drafts, exchanging peer critique, and brainstorming new ideas. Expect a supportive, cheer each other on circle at the community center.
A monthly all genres writing workshop centered on sharing drafts, exchanging peer critique, and brainstorming new ideas. Expect a supportive, cheer each other on circle at the community center.
Nostalgic grown-up book fair vibes with browseable stacks and a pint in hand at a West Asheville brewpub. A community-centered pop-up supporting Literacy Together and local reading culture.
Nostalgic grown-up book fair vibes with browseable stacks and a pint in hand at a West Asheville brewpub. A community-centered pop-up supporting Literacy Together and local reading culture.
Nostalgic grown-up book fair vibes with browseable stacks and a pint in hand at a West Asheville brewpub. A community-centered pop-up supporting Literacy Together and local reading culture.