Join Us for the Library’s 100 (Plus 1) Anniversary Party A recent article in the Buncombe County Community News looks back over the 100-year history of our library, and then looks forward to the future. Black Mountain Library Branch Manager, Melisa Pressley, calmly and confidently predicts that “The library will continue to be a gathering space…
Black Mountain Library 100th Year Celebration Come one, come all and make plans to join us on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as the Black Mountain-Tyson Library celebrates its 100 years of service to our community. Â There will be displays on the 100-year timeline, live music by several local musicians, welcomes given…
Many Thanks to this Year’s Business Sponsors Many thanks to our new and returning Business Sponsors who care deeply about our community and understand the importance of how a strong library supports everyone’s success. 2023 Business Sponsors: BAD CraftBlack Mountain Savings BankBloom WNCDynamite Roasting Co.The Enchanted OakFour Sisters BakeryDr. Mark Kleive, DDSMy Father’s PizzaThe Carolina Mountain…
We’re In the News! Earlier this month, Buncombe County featured the Black Mountain Library in a must-read article encapsulating what makes our branch so special. “Celebrating 100 years of service in 2022, this branch has matured and had time to become one of Black Mountain’s backbones.” The article explores the many ways that the library…
Library Lovers’ Day – February 14th Everyone knows about the holiday celebrated on February 14th every year.  But did you know that day is also Library Lovers’ Day?  And, as Friends of the Library we all love libraries, especially our town library.  What can you do to celebrate Library Lovers’ Day?  The most obvious would be to visit…
Another New Chapter: Card Catalog Donation While library catalogs have gone digital, that doesn’t mean that vintage wooden card catalogs have been tossed to the curb. Indeed, they are collectors’ items with many uses from storing sewing supplies to seed packets. Seeds? Yes, you heard that right. The Black Mountain Blooms Seed Lending Library recently…
Save the Date! Our Library’s Centennial Celebration! Mark your calendar to join us at the library on Tuesday, April 25 from 6pm to 8pm for the Centennial Celebration of the Black Mountain-Tyson Public Library.  The Library began in July 1922 in the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Do you know how many books were donated to…
Top Posts from the Friends this Year (2022) It’s the end of an amazing year at @folblackmountain! Thank you!!! Sharing all of our happenings, discoveries, tips, and smiles with you has truly been a pleasure, and your engagement and support of the Friends has been absolutely phenomenal. In reflecting back on the year, we wanted…
January Book Club Fair – Pack Library or Online Is one of your new year’s resolutions to read more? Are you interested in joining a book club in 2023? Here is an opportunity to learn more about your options. This program will feature short presentations from representatives from a dozen local book clubs and some…
Library Float Wins Award in Parade Our parade float, “Black Mountain Public Library: Bringing Joy for 100 Years” to commemorate our centennial, won second place in the annual Black Mountain Holiday Parade!  We had a blast as we marched along State Street greeting the crowd with a LIBRARY chant, waving and tossing candy. Thank you to all our…