Local History Program focuses on the RAIL Project
Local History Program focuses on the RAIL Project
Membership Gathering July 19
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…
Pop-Up Book Sale Coming in August
Pop-Up Book Sale Coming in August Some of you have been asking when our next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 12 from 10am–1pm. The sale is the same weekend as Sourwood Festival so be sure to include us in your festival plans! This will be a great sale – you…
Friends of the Library Annual Membership Gathering
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
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…
Great Turnout for Amanda Anne Platt Concert
Great Turnout for Amanda Anne Platt Concert On March 8, 2023 Amanda Anne Platt, of the band Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters, performed to an almost sold out crowd in the library’s community room. The acoustic concert raised funds for the Friends of the Black Mountain Library and provided an entertaining evening of lively,…
Join Us for the Library’s 100 (Plus 1) Anniversary Party
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…
Library Gardens Featured in “Art in Bloom”
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…