Friends of the West Asheville Library

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Friends of the West Asheville Library We assist our local branch through sponsoring events, exhibits, classes and programs, as well as making purchases of books and equipment. Please join us!

The Friends of the West Asheville Library assist our public library in making the community aware of its services and its needs. Furthermore, they supplement the majority of funding for adult’s and children’s programming. They also purchase furniture and equipment that is not available through county funds. The Friends are a source of volunteers and are visible supporters of the library's mission. Each library branch Friends group holds their own fund-raisers for their chapter. All membership dues collected in the name of the West Asheville Library come directly to the West Asheville Library Friends. Membership
Membership is for one-year from the date of enrollment. Members receive a copy of Happenings, the system newsletter, and early admission to the fall book sale at Pack Memorial. The newsletter presents the most up-to-date listing of Library and Friends activities. Membership Dues
$15 Individual
$30 Families

Come one, come all!
10/16/2026

Come one, come all!

It’s Friday, what are you reading this weekend?
10/16/2026

It’s Friday, what are you reading this weekend?

I can very clearly remember my mother taking us to the library, it’s one of my happiest childhood memories. I also loved...
10/11/2026

I can very clearly remember my mother taking us to the library, it’s one of my happiest childhood memories. I also loved the school libraries. I’m not certain but I think the Boxcar Children helped turn me into a reader.

What book turned you into a reader?

LeVar Burton, the longtime host of Reading Rainbow, spoke at Stanford this May and summed up why reading matters in a few sentences.

He said: "If you're a reader for life, then you can self-educate. You are - by my definition - free. Because no one can imprison your mind. Or your imagination."

He also said the goal of Reading Rainbow "was to take a child who could read and turn them into a reader for life." In kindergarten we are right at the start of that road. Some of my friends are still figuring out which way the book opens. The love of it has to come first, and the rest follows.

He called teachers and librarians "my favorite people on the planet," which, fair.

What book turned you into a reader?

Early voting starts next Thursday, 10/15!
10/11/2026

Early voting starts next Thursday, 10/15!

Banned Books week 2026, let freedom read!
10/08/2026

Banned Books week 2026, let freedom read!

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10/07/2026

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We've tallied up the results from comments on Facebook, Instagram, and our poster in the library! The winner is... with ...
06/11/2026

We've tallied up the results from comments on Facebook, Instagram, and our poster in the library! The winner is... with worms!The final tally was 92-58. Thanks to everyone who voted for giving their input.

T-shirts will go on sale soon! Keep an eye on our socials for it - we'll let you know as soon as they're ready.

Address

942 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC
28806

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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