Adult Programs
April’s Adult Programs
Check out our Program Calendar!
MATCH: Free Tax Prep
Monday, April 6th & 13th | 2-5:30 PM | Marion Branch
Wednesday, April 1st, 8th, & 15th | 2-5:30 PM | Old Fort Branch
MATCH will be providing free tax preparation assistance;
all staff are tax law certified by the IRS and can assist with tax preparation and e-filing of state and federal returns.
Be sure to bring photo IDs, if filing jointly both parties must be present, and all necessary tax forms.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.
Call MATCH at 828-659-5289 to schedule an appointment.
Adult Craft & Create: Flower Pot Gnomes
Tuesday, April 7th| 4:00 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for a fun and relaxing adult craft as we create adorable flower pot gnomes using simple materials and a touch of creativity.
This charming craft will add personality to any home.
All supplies are provided. This program is for adults ages 18 and older.
Adult D&D
Thursday, April 2nd & 16th | 5:00 PM | Old Fort Branch
Come join our new D&D group for adults!
Whether you’re looking to get into tabletop games or just want to meet some new friends, it’s sure to be a great time.
New and experienced players alike are welcome!
Podcast Club Interest Meeting
Thursday, April 9th | 1:00 PM | Marion Branch
We’re thinking about starting a podcast listening club for adults!
Join us for a quick interest meeting to share ideas, suggest topics, and help us decide what to listen to.
Adult Craft: Woven Flower Frames
Thursday, April 9th | 5:00 PM | Old Fort Branch
Make the perfect display to show off your spring flowers!
Book Club
Friday, April 10th | 1-2 PM | Marion Branch
Join us each month for a lively, friendly discussion of great books.
This month we’ll be talking about Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt,
a heartwarming debut novel about a 70-year-old widow, Tova,
who works at an aquarium and forms an unlikely friendship with Marcellus,
an elderly, intelligent giant Pacific octopus.
Spring Fling Plant Sale
Saturday, April 11th | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Marion Tailgate Market
Join us at the Master Gardeners’ Spring Fling Plant Sale!
The library will be there sharing information about our Seed Library –
your free resource for growing flowers, herbs, and vegetables at home.
Stop by our table to learn how it works, pick up seeds, and chat about all things gardening!
History Club
Friday, April 17th | 3:30 PM | Marion Branch
North Carolina has one of the highest concentrations of Scots-Irish ancestry in the United States.
Many of these ancestors took part in the American Revolution and were some of the earliest White pioneers in Western North Carolina.
Learn about the rich history of the Scots-Irish in Western North Carolina.
Adult Craft & Create: Preserved Flowers
Tuesday, April 21st | 4:00 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for a beautiful and relaxing craft as we preserve dried flowers in oil-filled glass vials,
creating delicate keepsakes that capture a bit of nature’s beauty.
This program is for adults ages 18 and older.
Spice Club: Mint
Friday, April 24th | 1-2 PM | Marion Branch
Love to cook or try new flavors? Join our Spice Club!
On the first Friday of each month, pick up a free sample of mint along with a few recipes to try at home.
( Pick up will be Thursday, April 2nd this month, due to the Easter holiday).
Then, come back on the last Friday, April 24th, to swap dishes, share your cooking experiences, and chat with fellow food lovers.
Outreach
Bookmobile Craft: Craft: DIY Suncatchers
Monday, April 6th | 10 AM | YMCA Multipurpose Room
Create beautiful crystal suncatchers with us!
They cast small rainbows- perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
You DO NOT need to be a YMCA member!
Community Events
Spring Fling Plant Sale
Saturday, April 11th |9 AM-1 PM | Marion Tailgate Market
Special Olympics Spring Games
Friday, April 17th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | McDowell High School
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 18th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Corpening Memorial YMCA
McDowell Literary Festival
Saturday, April 25th | 9:00 – 5:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall Building
