Buncombe County Public Libaries

For more than 125 years the public library has been an integral part of community life. We offer the traditional public library menu of services, including lending books, tapes, videos and other materials, providing reference and reader's advisory services, and programming for both children and adults.

To learn more about the services available at Buncombe County Public Libraries, select a topic from the list on the left. You can also reach us by email at library@buncombecounty.org.

Library News

Essay Contest for Kids: What Books Mean to Me

The Friends of the Black Mountain Library will sponsor an essay contest for kids ages 12-14 during the month of November.

Family Harvest Festival at the East Asheville Library

Join us at the East Asheville Public Library for games, crafts, and family fun at the second annual Family Harvest Festival.

Tenth Anniversary Party for the Fairview Library

The Fairview Library is ten years old on Sunday, November 8, and the Friends of the Fairview Library are having a party to celebrate.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime at the Weaverville Library

Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.

Film Night at the Weaverville Library: The Third Man

Friends of the Weaverville Library will screen the classic film by Orson Welles, "The Third Man," with an introduction and follow-up by local film historian Bill Brittain.

Night-Night Family Storytime at the Enka Library

Come to our Night-Night Storytime at the Enka Library -- we'll share quiet stories, lullabies, and a craft.

...more Library news & events

Reports & Information

Buncombe County Public Libraries Annual Report 2007-2008

Contact Information

Adminstrative Offices

67 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4700