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Curbside hold pickup is now available at the library. You can pick up your holds on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the North Asheville Library, West Asheville Library, South Buncombe/Skyland Library, and the Black Mountain Library. Park in the library parking lot, have your library card handy, and call the phone number on the sign posted at your parking space. A librarian will bring your books out to the hold table and leave them for you to pick up. Your books will be checked out to you and ready to go.
You can place holds online using the library catalog link on the library webpage. You can also call (828) 250-4700 or email library@buncombecounty.org for assistance placing or transferring holds.
Bookdrops are open
All library book drops are open. You may return your materials to any library book drop. No fines will be charged while the library is closed.
If you need a library card, email library@buncombecounty.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
Other Services as of May 18, 2020
While library programs are on hold, our Children’s Librarians are hosting online storytimes for kids of all ages on all library Facebook pages and YouTube. We also have a collection of stories you can listen to anytime on our StoryLine. Just call (828) 250-KIDS (5437) and hear a story read by your favorite librarian.
Since you can’t come to us while the libraries are closed, we are bringing some of our programs to you using Facebook live and ZOOM broadcasts.
Buncombe County Public Libraries have free wifi hotspots available outside any library building. To use the wifi, look for the LibraryGuest network and use the password readmore.
While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask-A-Librarian at 828-250-4700 with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available.
Summer Thunderstorms May Interrupt Curbside Service
Summer thunderstorms can come on suddenly. For the safety of all our patrons and staff, Buncombe County Public Libraries will suspend curbside service during thunderstorms and other severe weather events. In the event of thunder, staff will pause curbside service for 30 minutes following the most recent thunderclap. We will resume service as soon as it is safe to do so. On the day of your visit, please monitor the weather and call or check the social media accounts of the library you are visiting for the most up-to-date information.