The Friends of the Black Mountain Library seeks a Financial Coordinator From the in-library book store to gift basket sales to Pop-Up and on-line sales, the Friends of the Library continue to expand their fundraising activities. It is so exciting to watch us grow! Over the past 3 years, the FoL has raised over $35,000…
Pop-up Book Sale – A Great Success! Residents and visitors alike responded to the Friends of the Black Mountain Library (FoL) Pop-Up Book Sale on August 13 and purchased over 100 boxes of adult fiction books plus many childrenâs books. The proceeds from this sale support the library and enhance our community. Behind the scenes of…
In addition to the library bookstore and hosting book sales, the Black Mountain FOL also raises funds by selling books online. Our Etsy store, FOLBlackMountain (www.etsy.com/shop/FOLBlackMountain), has sold 450 books since it opened in 2020. In 2021 alone, the store raised $9,000 by selling only vintage and collectible books. Clearly, this is a successful tool…
Museum in a Box As The Black Mountain Library celebrates its 100 years of existence, we offer a chance for those with memories of the library over its history to help create a reminiscence collection. Residents who have memories of summers spent reading at the library, interactions with the staff, or any vivid library event…
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…
FOL Library: Welcome to Amy Drever We are excited to let everyone know there is someone new out and about in our wonderful library. Please meet Amy Drever. These are her words of hello. Her positive vibes just make you want to check out a book! Please say hello next time you visit. As a…
FOL Book Donations Thanks to the generosity of Black Mountain residents, the FOL receives book donations every week. Sometimes a few books, sometimes several boxes of books. Most of these donations are destined for our library bookstore, and the money raised from selling these books is used to support the library. Occasionally the FOL receives…
Helping our Library Deliver Services (HOLDS)
Our Librarian, Melisa, is announcing an innovative program and we are sharing that with you. She would like your help in implementing this program and is seeking volunteers. From Melisa: Summary: The Black Mountain Public Library has requested to pilot an outreach program for our aging population in Buncombe County, starting with Givens Highland Farms,…
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