East Asheville Public Library

East Asheville Public Library Visit this page to find out about upcoming events, news, & changes in operating hours or programming Welcome to the East Asheville Branch Public Library page!

This is the place to find out about upcoming events, news affecting the library, and last-minute scheduling changes. Find out more about the programs and services we offer by visiting buncombecounty.org/library.

08/11/2026

The dinosaur showdown is really heating up! This week, we have our triple elimination semi-finals, featuring. . .

Quetzalcoatlus vs. Mosasaurus vs. Spinosaurus

AND

Velociraptor vs. Ankylosaurus vs. Stegosaurus

Who will win and make it through to next week's finals? You decide! Stop by the library this week to vote.

08/06/2026

We received a really generous donation this week - an Enhanced Vision Acrobat HD Ultra 22 Magnifier! This machine may look like a computer at first glance, but it's actually a digital magnification device. It is intended to magnify the size of printed text to assist with reading. Take a look at the video below to see how it works and stop by the adult reading area to try it out!

08/04/2026

Stunning news - Last week's Dinosaur Showdown ended in a tie between Brachiosaurus and Stegosaurus! We're bringing them both back this week for a rematch.

Will Brachiosaurus's massive size and long neck take the win? Or will it be Stegosaurus's cool back plates? You decide!

Stop by the library this week to vote in a tiebreaker between these two titans of the dino world!

08/04/2026

Our phone lines are down at the East Asheville library this morning, but we have internet access and are open as usual. Please come see us or e-mail [email protected] with any questions while we work to have phone lines restored.

07/28/2026

Drumroll, please. . .
Announcing the winners of the eighth Dinosaur Showdown heat, Mosasaurus and Ankylosaurus!

This is the last week of the Dinosaur Showdown Quarterfinals. Your favorite dinosaurs from weeks past are coming back to face off against each other. Who will win? You decide!

Vote for your favorite dinosaur all summer at the East Asheville Public Library!

07/28/2026

It's the third week of our DINOSAUR SHOWDOWN quarterfinals! Four challengers return to face off. . .
Spinosaurus vs. Allosaurus
AND
Brachiosaurus vs. Stegosaurus
Stop by the East Asheville Public Library this week, July 28 - Aug. 1, to vote for your favorite dinosaur!
At the end of the summer, we'll crown the victor with the title of MOST AWESOME DINOSAUR!

We are sorry to say Toddler Storytime is canceled this morning. We will be extending Puppet Free Play this morning, so y...
07/22/2026

We are sorry to say Toddler Storytime is canceled this morning. We will be extending Puppet Free Play this morning, so you can still stop in to play with your friends and our collection of puppets!

07/21/2026

Drumroll, please. . .
Announcing the winners of the seventh Dinosaur Showdown heat, Quetzalcoatlus and Velociraptor!
This is week two of the Dinosaur Showdown Quarterfinals. Your favorite dinosaurs from weeks past are coming back to face off against each other. Who will win? You decide!
Vote for your favorite dinosaur all summer at the East Asheville Public Library!

07/21/2026

It's the second week of our DINOSAUR SHOWDOWN quarterfinals! Four challengers return to face off. . .
Mosasaurus vs. Dilophosaurus
AND
Pachycephalosaurus vs. Ankylosaurus
Stop by the East Asheville Public Library this week, July 21 - 25, to vote for your favorite dinosaur!
At the end of the summer, we'll crown the victor with the title of MOST AWESOME DINOSAUR!

07/14/2026

Drumroll, please. . .
Announcing the winners of the sixth Dinosaur Showdown heat, Brachiosaurus and Allosaurus! What an upset in the Allosaurus vs. T-Rex race!

This week starts the Dinosaur Showdown Quarterfinals. Your favorite dinosaurs from weeks past are coming back to face off against each other. Who will win? You decide!

Vote for your favorite dinosaur all summer at the East Asheville Public Library!

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