Buncombe County Government North Carolina

Buncombe County Public Libraries

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

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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

Pack Library Now Closed

Pack Library is now closed for the next phase of renovations.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime at the Weaverville Library

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

East Asheville Book Club: The Geography of Bliss

The book to be discussed is "The Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner (postponed from February).

Becky Stone as Pauli Murray - March 16

Local actress and storyteller Becky Stone reprises her Chautauqua performance as North Carolina priest, lawyer and educator Pauli Murray.

Black Mountain Mystery Book Club: The Man Who Smiled

The book to be discussed is "The Man Who Smiled" by Henning Mankell.

North Asheville Book Club: Indian Givers

The book to be discussed is "Indian Givers" by Jack Weatherford.

...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

Pack Library Closed for Renovation

The projected reopening date is fall 2010. For reference assistance contact: 250-4741 or visit any of the other library branches in Buncombe County

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Ed Sheary

Ed Sheary
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