Ashe County Public Library

Ashe County Public Library Ashe County Public Library is part of the Appalachian Regional Library System.

The Ashe County Public Library was founded in 1932 by the Ashe County Women's Club and opened with 500 books in the collection. In 1962, the Ashe Library joined with the Wilkes and Watauga Libraries to form the Appalachian Regional Library. In 1977, the doors opened on the new, dedicated building where the library is still housed today, after two major expansions (the last completed in 2009) which more than tripled the original square footage.

Teens and adults, please join us this Saturday, June 6 at 3 PM to learn about North Carolina's strangest people, places,...
06/02/2026

Teens and adults, please join us this Saturday, June 6 at 3 PM to learn about North Carolina's strangest people, places, and legends. Titled "Keep NC Weird," this one-hour exploration of our state's best oddities and lore will be led by storyteller Liz Z Pardue in the library's community room. We hope to see you there this weekend!

Summer Reading 2026 begins today! We have programs for kids, teens, and adults, and you can register online (link in the...
06/01/2026

Summer Reading 2026 begins today! We have programs for kids, teens, and adults, and you can register online (link in the comments) or in person. Children's events begin on Monday, June 15, and we have our first event for teens and adults on Saturday, June 6.

Tomorrow!!! We'll explore our senses with a variety of sensory stations. We welcome children of all abilities.Children'...
05/27/2026

Tomorrow!!! We'll explore our senses with a variety of sensory stations. We welcome children of all abilities.

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Beginning Monday, June 1, Ashe County Public Library is partnering with Wake Forest University School of Medicine to hos...
05/26/2026

Beginning Monday, June 1, Ashe County Public Library is partnering with Wake Forest University School of Medicine to host Walk On!, a community walking program for older adults (60+) of all mobility levels that aims to improve walking endurance, strength, and balance in a safe, social, and accessible environment.

Registration is required by Saturday, May 30. If you would like to learn more or are interested in joining, please chat with us upstairs at the reference desk, call us at 336.846.2056, or email us at [email protected].

Celebrate the beloved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar with us through simple, hands-on activity stations. We’ll...
05/20/2026

Celebrate the beloved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar with us through simple, hands-on activity stations. We’ll craft, play, and bring the caterpillar’s world to life.

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Teens and adults, please join us in the lovely Bowie-Segraves Park* this Thursday evening for an hour of silent reading ...
05/18/2026

Teens and adults, please join us in the lovely Bowie-Segraves Park* this Thursday evening for an hour of silent reading among fellow booklovers. Bring your current read and a chair/blanket, and meet us outside! We will start with brief introductions, then have silent-reading time, and end with conversation. 😊 (There will be snacks, too!)

* In bad weather, we will meet in the library's lower-level meeting room.

Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 5-6:30 PM

Location: Bowie-Segraves Park (to find us, exit the library’s back door and turn right to the picnic table, or use the nearby parking lot)

Wiggle, stretch, and giggle! Join us for a playful movement session designed just for littles. Through simple poses, son...
05/12/2026

Wiggle, stretch, and giggle! Join us for a playful movement session designed just for littles. Through simple poses, songs, and imaginative play, little ones will explore balance, coordination, and mindfulness in a fun and relaxed setting.

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Join us monthly for an open-ended art activity that inspires curiosity and encourages sensory exploration by focusing on...
05/05/2026

Join us monthly for an open-ended art activity that inspires curiosity and encourages sensory exploration by focusing on the process (not the finished product).

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Join us this May for a fun-filled lineup of programs just for little ones!Children's Program: Birth to 5
05/04/2026

Join us this May for a fun-filled lineup of programs just for little ones!

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Join us TOMORROW for a Superhero Library Adventure! Come practice your superhero skills with crafts and activities. It’s...
04/29/2026

Join us TOMORROW for a Superhero Library Adventure! Come practice your superhero skills with crafts and activities. It’s a playful, action-packed program where kids can imagine, explore, and enjoy a super-powered good time!

Children's Program: Birth to 5

Address

148 Library Drive
West Jefferson, NC
28694

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(336) 846-2041

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