Would you like to be a part of a writing group at the library? Join us for creative writing exercises, to meet other writers, and to help shape a writer’s community at our library. Open to adults (and teens 15 and up). Please sign up at circulation desk, by email skyland.library@buncombecounty.org, or by phone at 828-250-6488.
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LEGO Animation (8-14yrs)
Learn how to make a LEGO animation! Participants will sign up for a 20min time slot between 12:30-3pm and 4-6pm. Kids will be guided through the process of animating a walk cycle using a LEGO person. Sign up at the North Asheville Library or call 828-250- 4752. Please arrive 10 minutes early to set up. Age 8-14. No groups please.
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Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
Ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Ticket required for each person attending. Tickets are free. Tickets available beginning July 9. Tickets must be picked up in person before the day of the event.
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Billy Jonas
Funky family friendly folk music! Pick up your free tickets starting July 2. No groups, please.
- July, 17
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Let’s Dance! Creative Movement Inspired by Modern Dance
6:00pm-6:30pm
Free dance class for ages 4-6 years. This class will be creative movement inspired by modern dance.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Free dance class for ages 7-10 years. This class will be Introduction to Modern Dance.
Must register in advance
- July, 17
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Intro to Entomology-FREE Kid’s Program
Scientists need YOUR help in studying animals everywhere, including your own backyard!
Join us for an introduction to entomology, the study of insects. You’ll learn all about our creepy and crawly friends and even meet a few live insects! You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.
Find out how you can earn your Entomology Field Badge and a free pass to Monarch Butterfly Day on September 8th. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.
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Mineral Detectives with AMOS
Asheville Museum of Science presents a hands-on geology program that rocks! Age 6 and up. Space is limited, please sign up for this free program at the library.
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Community Celebration: Senior Opportunity Center
Senior Opportunity Community Open House
July 20th, 2pm-4pm.
Everyone welcome! Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating National Park & Recreation month and see what our center has to offer! Musical entertainment provided by the Land of the Sky Barbershop Harmony Singers. Blackbeard Balloons will be on hand to bring out the kid in all of us with their balloon creations. Free popcorn, lemonade, and Kona Ice! The AFD will be stopping by to say hello and show off one of their fire trucks. Lots of fun activities planned like games, photo booth, wellness checks, exercise demonstrations, craft, and senior related services vendor booths. Something fun for everyone!
FREE
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Craft Fair, Summer Edition
Thursday, July 18 -Sunday, July 21 10:00am-5:00pm
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Over 100 juried artisans of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will fill both the concourse and arena levels of the venue. Visitors are invited to explore a variety of fine American craft ranging from contemporary to traditional works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the region’s finest makers.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Uber – https://www.uber.com/
Lyft – https://www.lyft.com/
Asheville Taxi – https://www.avltaxi.com/
Passport Parking App – https://passportinc.com/
Asheville City Parking Map, http://bit.ly/2vkKXVG
Asheville Parking Garages, http://bit.ly/2v0d9xY
Asheville Street Parking, 700 metered spaces, $1.50 per hour, and FREE on Sunday.
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce also has available parking for visitors.
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Customer Appreciation Day
Join us for a day of fun, food, and prizes. Free!
Bakeoff from 1:00pm-1:30pm! Bring your best baked good to participate. Free entry. Winner gets a $20 store credit!
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