Summer Learning Program begins June 1 The 2023 Summer Learning Program runs June 1 through August 31 and is open to everyone ages birth-18 years. This year’s theme encourages us all to come together to discover stories that spark our imagination. And there’s no better place to do that than at your public library. To…
Friends of the Library Annual Membership Gathering Join the Friends of the Black Mountain Library (FOL) for on Wednesday July 19, beginning at 5:30pm at the White Horse Black Mountain for an evening of music, snacks, and friendship. The Upbeats Ukulele Band will perform and debut an original Black Mountain song video. A short recap of the past year, announcement…
Tailgate Market Volunteer Opportunities Do you enjoy meeting new people? Sharing your love of reading and the library with others? If yes, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! We are seeking additional ‘Tailgate Market Greeters’ to work at the Friends of the Black Mountain Library table each Saturday at the vibrant and popular Tailgate…
Grand Opening Celebration of the GROW Trail – June 10 from 10am-Noon Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Grand Opening Celebration and dedication of the Greenways Read Out Loud Walking Trail (GROW Trail) at Lake Tomahawk on Saturday, June 10 from 10am-Noon. The celebration will include a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony; music, free…
Centennial Celebration Success – Our First 100 Years More than 100 library supporters, friends and neighbors came together on April 25 to celebrate 100 years of library service to the community. The history of the library was recounted through photographs, objects and stories displayed throughout the Community Room. The library opened in 1922 at the…
Tailgate Market Opens May 6 We’re back! This season the FOL will be in a new location at the weekly Tailgate Market – near the children’s area. We will have books for kids and adults by donation, library swag and more. Hope to see you there!
Friends of the Library Welcomes its first Customer from the Middle East My name is Laura and I operate one of the two Esty sites for the Friends of the Library. I didn’t get this site fully set up until March 1 of this year. I have had a few sales but am always hopeful…
Kanopy Comes to Buncombe County Michelle is thrilled to announce that Buncombe County Libraries recently signed a contract to provide access to the Kanopy movie streaming service for all of our cardholders free of charge. Effective immediately, from the comfort of your own home and the coziness that lies therein, you can now choose from around…
Volunteer of the Month Our Volunteer of the Month, Gary Leive, is a retired Computer Engineer. He has a passion for computers and photography and shares those skills with the Black Mountain Friends of the Library. Our flyers, pictures and holiday parade entries shine thanks to Gary’s support. Currently Gary is photographing the work being done on the…
March Volunteer of the Month Brent Carroll is our FoL Volunteer for March. Thanks to Brent, the Friends of the Black Mountain Library have an awesome website and our technical capabilities continue to grow. After serving in the Navy for 20 years, Brent retired and then signed up with the federal government, working for the US…