Fall Tailgate Market Hosts Needed Note: This is a repost from last month. Why? Because we still need some help! Have you visited our local Tailgate Market recently? There is so much going beyond the joys of purchasing fresh and local foods. The Friends of the Library is proud to host a happy table on…
At the River ~ Documentary Film Screening on August 27 The Friends of the Black Mountain Library and the White Horse Black Mountain join with filmmaker Carolyn Crowder for a showing of her feature length documentary At The River: Struggle and Grace in the Segregated South on Sunday, August 27 at 3 PM. Carolyn, a Black Mountain resident,…
Local History Program focuses on the RAIL Project
The Gathering Success The Friends of the Library held their Annual Gathering at the White Horse on Wednesday, July 19. Refreshments were served before the business session. New officers for 2023-24 were introduced; volunteers of the month and business sponsors were recognized, and annual reports were given. The local Upbeats Ukulele Band performed and debuted a music video…
It Takes a Village (of Volunteers) If youâve visited Lake Tomahawk recently youâve probably noticed the new âStory Stationsâ located along the pathway encircling the lake. On June 10th the âGreenways Read Out Loud Walking (GROW) Trailâ was dedicated at a joyous celebration with over 100 in attendance. GROW showcases what will become a rotating…
Volunteer of the Month Our Volunteer for the month of June is Paula Joerling. Originally from Cincinnati, Paula and her husband Tom spent the last 30 years in Atlanta. Moving to Black Mountain two years ago was a dream come true for them. Paula works as a product designer and illustrator for the home dĂ©cor industry. Her work…
Membership Gathering July 19 As the summer heats up, we invite you to join us for a cool party on Wednesday July 19, beginning at 5:30pm at the White Horse Black Mountain. What could be cooler than the Upbeats Ukulele Band performing and debuting an original Black Mountain song video? A short recap of the past year, announcement of new…
GROW Trail Opens On June 10th, the Greenways Read Out-loud Walking Trail, or GROW Trail, officially opened with a morning celebration and ribbon cutting at Lake Tomahawk. Read the full story in the Black Mountain News here. Conceived by Melisa Pressley, Manager of the Black Mountain Library, the GROW Trail was supported by the Black Mountain Greenways…
FOL Tailgate Volunteers Are Community Ambassadors Where can you meet your neighbors? Where can you meet people from all over our country? Where can you interact with people from newborns to those past 80? Where can you see an amazing array of dogs? All of these experiences can be found by serving at the FOL…
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…