Our Parents Night Out program provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to participate in a variety of organized activities, while giving parents a break! Let us Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect you! This program runs the first and third Friday of every month.
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Frogwatch for Families (10+yrs)
RIBBIT, RIBBIT! Calling all frog lovers! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program set up through AZA to help scientists collect data and vital information on frogs and toads. Join us for an hour-long classroom training where you will listen to the chorus of croaks, ribbits, and ‘jug-a-rums’, learn about all the native frogs and toads that live right here in western North Carolina, and identify the type of frog or toad by their call. Then we’ll head out to a couple of hoppin’ frog spots around the Asheville area to see what species we can observe. Program is geared to those ages 10 and up.
For more information, please contact Lauren Pyle at lpyle@ashevillenc.gov or call 828-259-8085.
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Midweek Matinee- Queen of Katwe (PG)
This biopic of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga) traces her journey from the Kampala slum of Katwe, where she is forced to abandon her formal schooling at the age of nine, to the upper echelons of the chess world after she develops an interest in the game at a youth-outreach program run by Robert Katende (David Oyelowo). Lupita Nyong’o co-stars as Mutesi’s mother, who worries that her daughter’s dreams of becoming a chess champion are a frivolous distraction from real life. Produced as a joint venture between Disney and ESPN Films, Queen of Katwe was directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), and was adapted from a nonfiction book by sportswriter Tim Crothers, who became acquainted with Mutesi’s story while on assignment for ESPN. Rated PG, 124 minutes.
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HCPS Local Battle of the Books Competition (Middle School)
The annual local Battle of the Books competition will involve all four Henderson County middle school teams. The battles alternate between schools, with teams answering questions based upon a list of 27 books chosen by the North Carolina School Library Media Association’s committee. Anyone can attend the competition, but only team members can compete. All four schools will be accompanied by the school media specialist and coaches. The competition will begin with a reading of the rules and procedures and then the teams will begin competing, two teams at a time.
- January, 26
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The Great Space Race with LEGOS (7-11 yrs)
Presented by Hands On! Museum- Discover how humans first traveled in space to present day space exploration. Use LEGOS to build a rocket, a simulated Mars Rover, and a space station. Discuss how meeting needs in space is more difficult for humans than unmanned flights. What components have you included in your creations to meet these needs?
Space is limited and Registration is Required. Program is designed for 7-11 year olds.
- January, 26
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Hands On! Monthly program
Hands On! will be presenting a monthly program for children in grades K-5. Sign-up for each session by calling 697-4725, ext. 2312 or by stopping by the Youth Services Desk.
January 11–CSI: Children’s Science Investigation;
February 8–Magical Magnets;
March 22–Grossology;
April 12–Greenworks, and
May 10–Fizz, Boom, Science
- January, 26
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Hands On! presents Magical Magnets: Are You Attracted to Me?
Investigate the magical push and pull of magnetism in this station-based class. Create a magnet craft to try out in class and take home. Funded by the Friends of the Mills River Library. Registration is Required, so call or stop by the Mills River Library to sign up!
- January, 26
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LEGO Builders
Join us for LEGO building fun! Ages 5 & up.
- January, 26
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Spring Break Camp (K-5th Grade)
Springtime Wonders: Campers will learn all about the new and exciting things that happen in spring, meet classroom animals, hike to explore habitats, make unique crafts to take home, and participate in the ecoEXPLORE program.
- January, 24
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Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
Join us for an entertaining musical revue of the history of Black Music! From the work songs of slavery (“Hoe Emma Hoe”) and the hymns of the Underground Railroad (“Follow the Drinking Gourd”) to the blues of Beale Street and the anthems of the Civil Rights Movement, music has always been an integral part of our nation’s past. Actors/singers from Bright Star Touring Theatre tell the stories behind these famous and forgotten hymns, worksongs and musical styles while sampling songs that spread across continents, genres and centuries. This show is free and for ages 8 and up.
Due to limited space, please call the East Asheville Library at 250-4738 to reserve your free ticket.
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