Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in an introduction to the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina. A nine -part series of readings and discussions is modeled after the themes of the exhibit “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” mounted in the BCSC…
A Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) debuted in August at our Library. Created by our ever-clever librarian, Melisa Pressley, a Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) debuted in August at our library. Similar to Little Free Libraries in the spirit of giving, the motto of many including our own is “Make art. Take art. Love Art.”…
Thanks to recent donations by Appalachian Creek Nursery and Bounty and Soul, the Black Mountain Blooms Seed Lending Library is off to a great start for 2023. We have received a large assortment of vegetable and flower seeds, many suitable for summer gardening. The Seed Library is currently stocked with seeds ready for cool weather…
What is a Rain Garden? These specialized gardens collect rain water from a roof, driveway, street or sidewalk and allow it to soak into the ground. Planted with native grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs, rain gardens can be a beautiful addition to your home landscape while reducing runoff from your property. Town of Black Mountain and…
Art in the Afternoon Benefits FOL Each year, Art in the Afternoon chooses a local nonprofit to benefit from the proceeds from their annual art exhibition and silent auction. This year, Friends of the Black Mountain Library was the beneficiary receiving a $1,000 check on July 22nd! Art in the Afternoon is a fine arts-based afterschool program serving…
The Black Mountain Library: Then and Now It was 100 years ago when our Black Mountain Library first opened its doors. A lot has changed since then. The library was founded in 1922 in a storage room in the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. The initial collection comprised 50 books. In 1922, the library was open…
A Few Tips for Growing Roses in Western North Carolina 1. Roses like at least 6 hours of full sun a day. 2. Roses like rich, well drained soil. 3. When it’s hot, like it is now, roses need 1 to 2 inches of water a week. 4. Roses are not impossible to grow! There…
Library Gardens Featured in “Art in Bloom” Libraries and gardens are both places of learning, creativity and growth. At the Black Mountain Library, we have a Seed Lending Library, Wildflower Pollinator Meadow, Rain Garden and Community Gardens. Come explore as part of the annual “Art in Bloom” event on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July…
Flowers + Book = A Pressed Flower Book If you love flowers and books, we have a simple and fun idea for you! Take an old book with a pretty cover, and turn it into a book for pressing and keeping flowers and leaves. Use your creativity; there’s not a “wrong” way to create a pressed…
Friends of the Library Summer Events What an incredibly exciting time of year to get out and enjoy all your local library has to offer. We’ve put together everything you need to know in this blog post. All programs are free and do not require registration, and are held at the library unless otherwise noted.…