Friends of the Black Mountain Library

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Thank you for visiting the home page of the Friends of the Black Mountain Library!

Our library is an essential part of what makes our community great. The Friends work hard to enhance the library’s effectiveness by providing funds for books, equipment, programs and other needs not covered by the library budget.

Please feel free to look around the site to learn more, including options for ways you can support us.

Poster announcing a holiday book sale on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Black Mountain-Tyson Library community room, open to FOL members at 9:30 am. The design includes text and a drawing of stacked books, a flower, and a steaming cup of coffee.

About the Friends

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The Friends of the Black Mountain Library formed in 1963 and since then has raised funds for books, equipment, programs and other needs not covered by the library budget.

Learn more about the Friends

About the Library

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The Black Mountain Library boasts over 40,000 items in its collection including books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, and more. It is one our little town’s treasures.

Learn more about the Library
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Support the Friends

Supporting the Friends has never been easier! From becoming a member to making a charitable donation, from volunteering to donating books, even becoming a Business Partner, we’ve made it easy!

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Become a Member, or Renew a Membership
Volunteer
Donate Books
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