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…
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…
Get Your Garden On! Don’t Miss Seed Starting with John Bowen on Saturday, February 18 at 2pm Our 2023 Seed Library season kicks off with Master Gardener and a favorite instructor, John Bowen showing us his many tips and tricks for starting seeds and growing transplants at home.  John will bring a variety of pots and…
Calling All Creatives for a Collaborative Community Art Show 📚🎨 In another cool collaboration between our library and the art center, everyone is invited to take part in a community art show that will be held February 3-24, 2023 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! This show is a fundraiser with the proceeds from the…
The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is a medium-sized archival facility located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections specializes in the social, cultural, and natural history of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina. The personal library of Foster Alexander Sondley forms the nucleus…
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…
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…
Friends of the Library Summer Events What an incredibly exciting time of year to get out and enjoy all your local library has to offer. We’ve put together everything you need to know in this blog post. All programs are free and do not require registration, and are held at the library unless otherwise noted.…