Events

Children ages 7-10 are invited to join us to explore lesser-known Black inventors, artists, and historical figures with books and activities. Please register for a reminder email.

"Little Listeners is a monthly interactive story time designed for young children and their caregivers, featuring guest readers, engaging stories, and hands-on activities that spark creativity and learning. Perfect for preschoolers and early learners. Bring your favorite stuffy or toy to make it feel even more like story time at home! In February, we will […]

Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime for children ages 5–10! We’ll read an engaging picture book that highlights influential Black figures and stories of courage, creativity, and community. After the story, children will create a fun, hands-on craft inspired by what they learned to take home. This program encourages learning, imagination, and creativity […]

Phelicia Lang, local educator and author of the Tay and Friends book series, joins us for a Black Children's Book Week storytime! Phelicia will read stories about playful Tay and his science-empowered friend, Aleeyah, and kids can enjoy a Tay-related craft, too. Perfect for preschool aged children.

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with a family-friendly read aloud and creative storytime! Children will enjoy affirming stories, engage in a hands-on storytelling activity, and receive a free book while supplies last. This event highlights the power of literacy, creativity, and representation in nurturing joyful learning experiences for all children.

Enjoy story telling, shared reading, art, and creative activities for all ages led by our young residents.

Join us for this special storytime and activities with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This storytime will provide children with opportunities to see themselves reflected in characters while using stories to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! Ages 4-7.

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]

Celebrating Black History Month and Black Children's Book Week, we will read a story highlighting the first African American female astronaut, and make an out of this world craft! For children ages 3-5 years old. Register for a reminder email.