New Addition to the Library – Study Pods A long-held wish of our librarians and community recently came true â new Study Pods! Thanks to the generous support of Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain and the Black Mountain Friends of the Library, we have two spaces perfect for meeting, studying, tutoring and more. Each pod…
One Book, One Buncombe This spring, the Buncombe County Public Library system welcomes an inaugural countywide book club called One Book, One Buncombe. The vision for this communal effort is to have as many people as possible read, discuss, meditate, and ultimately have the shared experience of collectively reading the same book. The first One…
Swannanoa Valley Book Club Are you interested in exploring and learning more about our region through novels, poetry and historic nonfiction? The Swannanoa Valley Book Club series presented by the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center in collaboration with the Black Mountain Library, hosts monthly events featuring discussion and visits from regional authors. When &…
WNC Repair CafĂ© Success The Black Mountain Library hosted its first-ever WNC Repair CafĂ© Sewing & Mending event on March 14. Wow and Thank You! We had a great turnout from community volunteers and participants. As the doors opened, our first community members arrived with items for repair and the parking lot was full to…
FOL Book Store News & Notes Have you visited the FOL Store in the Black Mountain Library lately? Or browsed for books on our Etsy sites â FOL Black Mountain and Black Mountain Reads? It is so easy to support your local library through a purchase of a unique book, gift basket, puzzle, tote bag…
First Sowing Circle Program of the Season! Our first Sowing Circle program will take place on Friday, March 8 and is truly a program for everyone. Weâll look at everything from ways to âwarm up,â accessible garden choices including raised beds and containers and tool choices. We hope you will be able to join us…
Sewing & Mending Repair Event with WNC Repair CafĂ© March 14 from 4-7pm The Black Mountain Library is thrilled to join other Buncombe County library branches and host our first WNC Repair sewing and mending repair event this month! Join us at this collaborative event on March 14 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Community Room…
Seed Library to open on February 16 The Black Mountain Booms Seed Lending Library will open for the season on Friday, February 16. Located towards the libraryâs rear entrance, the Seed Library, is FREE and open to all. We will offer an assortment of seeds plus âstarter kitsâ while supplies last. New to the program? Learn…
Sewing & Mending Repair Event with WNC Repair CafĂ©, March 14 from 4-7pm The Black Mountain Library is thrilled to join other Buncombe County library branches and host our first WNC Repair sewing and mending repair event this March! Join us at this collaborative event on March 14 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Community Room…
Growing Green in the Library Next time you’re in the library, stop for a few moments to appreciate all the many thriving plants surrounding you! You’ll find green growing throughout the branch from the front entryway to the children’s section. Lovingly tended by plant fairy, Ms Lulu, the plants bring joy to all and keep Ms. Lulu…