Pack Memorial Library

Pack Memorial Library Books, movies, music and more-----Internet access and free wifi available Call 828-250-4700 to place holds on items you'd like from Pack.

If you don't feel comfortable coming into the library, holds are available for pickup during our public access hours on Haywood Street. Electronic Resources are always available from ncdigital.overdrive.com or the Libby app. Tune into our free virtual programs available on our events page!

The summer reading challenge for adults begins today! Visit any Buncombe County Library to pick up a BNGO sheet of libra...
06/01/2026

The summer reading challenge for adults begins today! Visit any Buncombe County Library to pick up a BNGO sheet of library-related activities to get started. Each participant will receive a completion prize and be entered into a drawing for one of the grand prize baskets.

Dig into a summer full of reading, creativity, and discovery with Buncombe County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Progr...
06/01/2026

Dig into a summer full of reading, creativity, and discovery with Buncombe County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story 🦴📚🌿

From June 1 through August 31, readers of all ages can participate!

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick up an activity sheet at any BCPL location
2️⃣ Complete any 10 activities
3️⃣ Return your sheet to receive a FREE book and a coupon for a FREE scoop of ice cream from The Hop! 🍦

Plus, ask a librarian about our Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

A huge thank you to Friends of the Library for supporting Summer Reading 💚

Find your nearest branch and start your adventure this summer!

Buncombe County Government

What would you want future generations to know about life in 2026? ✉️⏳As part of the America 250 commemoration, Buncombe...
05/29/2026

What would you want future generations to know about life in 2026? ✉️⏳

As part of the America 250 commemoration, Buncombe County Public Libraries is creating a community time capsule—and we want to hear from you!

From June 1–August 31, patrons of all ages are invited to write a letter reflecting on life today, sharing hopes for the future, or making predictions for generations to come. Letter templates for kids, guided prompts, and open-ended responses will be available at library locations.

Letters will be preserved in Buncombe County Special Collections at Pack Memorial Library as part of this unique community project.

Participation is optional and open to all ages 💛

Plus, join us on Tuesday, June 30 at Pack Memorial Library for a day of America 250 programs including:
🌳 A presentation from Asheville GreenWorks about Liberty Trees
🏞️ A family-friendly “America the Beautiful” program focused on National Parks
🎭 A screening of Hamilton at 3:30 PM in the auditorium

📍 Pack Memorial Library
67 Haywood St
Asheville, NC 28801
📞 828-250-4720

Write a letter to the future—and become part of local history.

Dig into a good book and discover a world of prehistoric possibilities at Buncombe County Public Libraries. This summer,...
05/28/2026

Dig into a good book and discover a world of prehistoric possibilities at Buncombe County Public Libraries. This summer, “unearth a story” and explore fossils, dinosaurs, and more through hands-on programs for youth of all ages. It’s sure to be a roaring good time for young readers and future paleontologists alike.

The BCPL 2026 Summer Reading Program runs June 1-August 31. To participate in the program, visit any library location after June 1 to pick up an engaging activity sheet for kids or teens. Complete any ten activities and return the sheet to your library. Receive a free book and a bookmark redeemable for a scoop of ice cream at The Hop!

Kickoff Summer Reading in a big way at our Summer Library Fest on Saturday, June 6 at East Asheville Library located at 3 Avon Rd. in Asheville. This family friendly event runs from 10am –1pm with a New Orleans style second line parade headlining at noon. Get ready to put your dancing shoes on! BCPL welcomes you to celebrate with art and crafts, community partners, games, face painting, free ice cream from The Hop and live music by Jonathan Lloyd and Friends. This summer celebration is made possible by local Friends of the Library chapters and the hard work of our youth services librarians.

https://www.buncombenc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/956

What happens when the future calls us to account? ⚖️🌱Join us for The Court of Future Generations, a 20-minute courtroom-...
05/28/2026

What happens when the future calls us to account? ⚖️🌱

Join us for The Court of Future Generations, a 20-minute courtroom-style climate play performed by youth ages 8–15 from Zig Zag ALC. In this imaginative performance, “The Machine” is put on trial—and the audience becomes the jury. Stay after for a talk-back with the performers and Asheville GreenWorks to continue the conversation.

📅 May 29th
⏰ 3:30 PM
👧 Ages 8+
📍 Pack Memorial Library

🌿🎶 Olivia Outdoors: Exploring Nature Through Music 🎶🌿Join us for a joyful morning of folk songs about plants, animals, a...
05/27/2026

🌿🎶 Olivia Outdoors: Exploring Nature Through Music 🎶🌿

Join us for a joyful morning of folk songs about plants, animals, and the natural world with Olivia Outdoors!

🗓 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 10:30 AM
👧🧒 Designed for ages 3–7 (but all children are welcome!)
📍 Pack Memorial Library

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🧋✨ Bubble Tea Challenge (Ages 10–14) ✨🧋Complete activities. Earn stamps. Get *FREE bubble tea.📅 February 23 – May 29 (fi...
05/26/2026

🧋✨ Bubble Tea Challenge (Ages 10–14) ✨🧋
Complete activities. Earn stamps. Get *FREE bubble tea.
📅 February 23 – May 29 (final week of the challenge!)

Complete 8 activities to earn a voucher good for:
🧋 One 16oz bubble tea + one topping
Ways to earn stamps include:
✔️ Submit a book review form (keep an eye out for more tween book reviews to be posted soon! 👀😀)
✔️ Attend a tween event
✔️ Check out a board game

Regularly scheduled tween programs that count toward your challenge:
🎭 Improv – 2nd Mondays | 5:30–6:30 PM
🃏 Magic: The Gathering – 2nd Wednesdays | 4–6 PM
🥪 Homeschool Lunch Bunch – 2nd Fridays | 12–2 PM
🐉 Tween D&D – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 4–6 PM (registration required)

Start earning those stamps and sip your way to victory. 🧋🔥

Join us on June 8th at 5:00PM as authors Ren and Helen Davis discuss their latest book about how the work of photographe...
05/24/2026

Join us on June 8th at 5:00PM as authors Ren and Helen Davis discuss their latest book about how the work of photographers George Masa and Jim Thompson helped establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Land of Everlasting Hills details the lives and work of Masa and Thompson, both of whom were influential in the decade-long campaign to establish a national park and to protect the scenic beauty and rich diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to the historical and biographical narrative—which includes more than thirty relevant photographs embedded within the text—the large-format book features a selection of photographic plates representing the exceptional images that Masa and Thompson created.

Malaprops will have books available for purchase during the program.

🧋📚 Fresh batch of tween book reviews just dropped! We love seeing tweens discover books that make them laugh, gasp, crin...
05/20/2026

🧋📚 Fresh batch of tween book reviews just dropped!

We love seeing tweens discover books that make them laugh, gasp, cringe, cry, and immediately recommend them to a friend. Keep the reviews coming, y’all 💬📖
Want to join the POP Bubble Tea Challenge? There are only 9 days left, so stop by Youth Services and grab a bookmark and review sheets today! 😂✨

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67 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

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

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+18282504700

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