Weaverville Branch Library

03/06/2026

Join the 2026 One Book, One Buncombe community read. This year’s selection is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins Valdez, a novel set in Western North Carolina that explores land, memory, resilience, and local history.

Buncombe County Public Libraries invite the whole community to read the book and take part in conversations and events across all 12 library locations. You can join a book discussion, attend themed programs, share reflections, or simply read along.

Pick up a free copy at any Buncombe County library branch while supplies last. One book per household. Library copies are also available to check out.

The program will conclude with a free author talk on May 16 at 2 p.m. at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium.

Learn more and find events at https://www.buncombenc.gov/1124/One-Book-One-Buncombe

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Winter Weather Impacts to Buncombe County Saturday Operations
On Saturday, Jan. 31, Buncombe County Parks and Libraries will operate with a delayed opening at 10 a.m. The Landfill & Transfer Station will maintain their normal schedule at this time. Mountain Mobility evening trips for Jan. 30 have been canceled. At this time, Mountain Mobility will have a delayed opening Saturday, Jan. 31 at noon. Buncombe County Emergency Services will continue to monitor conditions overnight, and any additional operational decisions will be made by 7 a.m. Saturday.
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Impactos del Clima Invernal en las Operaciones del Condado de Buncombe el Sábado
El sábado 31 de enero, los Parques y Bibliotecas del Condado de Buncombe operarán con una apertura retrasada a las 10 a.m. El Vertedero y la Estación de Transferencia mantendrán su horario normal por el momento.
Los viajes nocturnos de Mountain Mobility del 30 de enero han sido cancelados. Por ahora, Mountain Mobility tendrá una apertura retrasada el sábado 31 de enero a las 12 p.m.
Los Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Buncombe continuarán monitoreando las condiciones durante la noche, y cualquier decisión operativa adicional se tomará antes de las 7 a.m. del sábado.

01/24/2026

All Buncombe County libraries will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 due to Winter Storm Fern. Visit Buncombe County's social media channels for up-to-date storm information.

Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Buncombe estarán cerradas el sábado 24 de enero debido a la Tormenta Invernal Fern. Visite los canales de redes sociales del condado de Buncombe para obtener información actualizada sobre la tormenta.

11/21/2025

Hooray! Starting in January, we are excited to turn the page on a new operating schedule for all Buncombe County Public Libraries (BCPL) that will add an additional 36 operating hours across the library system. Head to buncombenc.gov/library to find more information. 🎉

01/11/2025

Due to inclement weather, Buncombe County remains closed Saturday, Jan. 11. This closure includes parks, libraries, landfill, transfer station, and community care stations. Road conditions are dangerous, and travel is highly discouraged.

FCC Environmental trucks will be unable to complete solid waste and recycling routes - customers will receive additional information ahead of next week's scheduled collections.

All FEMA Helene Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina are closed Friday-Saturday, Jan. 10-11, due to inclement weather. They will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13.

Sign up for text message alerts and notifications about emergencies and general information at www.buncomebcounty.org/codered or text "BCAlert" to 99411.

01/10/2025

Starting on Saturday, Jan. 25, Swannanoa Library will reopen, but due to storm-related budgetary impacts, all Buncombe County Public Libraries will shift to a modified schedule. Highest use locations will remain on their current schedule, with other locations reducing their operating schedule by one or two days per week. With a county-wide hiring freeze in place and 13 vacant library positions, changes to hours of operations ensure that all libraries can remain open despite decreased County revenues.

Updated Library Schedule Effective Jan. 25:
Pack, East, Enka, North, S. Buncombe, West:
Tuesday: 10am–8pm
Wednesday: 10am–6pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Black Mountain, Fairview, Leicester, Weaverville:
Tuesday: Closed*
Wednesday: 10am–6pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Oakley, Swannanoa:
Tuesday: 10am–6pm*
Wednesday: Closed*
Thursday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Friday: Closed*
Sunday & Monday: Closed

*Asterisk denotes departure from regular schedule

01/10/2025

Buncombe County parks, libraries, landfill, transfer station and administrative offices will close at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 10.

Community Care Stations will remain open Friday. Buncombe County public safety and emergency communications will operate on a regular schedule. The Buncombe County winter storm emergency operations center has been activated.

The Buncombe County Courthouse also will close at 1 p.m. Friday.

FCC Environmental trucks are completing routes in the Fairview area. Once completed, crews will move to regularly scheduled Friday routes in North Buncombe weather permitting.

Buncombe County operations are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.

All FEMA Helene Disaster Recovery Centers are closed Jan. 10-11 due to inclement weather.

11/20/2024

11/08/2024

NEW LOCATION FOR FEMA IN-PERSON HELP: Starting tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 9, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has a new location at the Asheville Mall at 3 S. Tunnel Road in the former Gap store open everyday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This location is accessible for those who use public transit through ART bus route WE1.

The Disaster Recovery Center is a one-stop shop to get in-person assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration.

Mobile DRCs (M-DRC) continue to operate in Buncombe County at:
-Nov. 11-14: Swannanoa Fire Rescue - Bee Tree Fire Sub Station: 510 Bee Tree Rd., Swannanoa. Open: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
-Nov. 6-9 and Nov. 15-18: Buncombe County Sports Park (Parking Lot): 58 Apac Dr., Asheville. Open: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

10/25/2024

🗳️ Early Voting is happening NOW (and this weekend)! 🗳️

Get ahead of Election Day by voting early. Polls are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. Don't forget: you’ll need a photo ID to vote! This can be an NC driver’s license, voter ID, or another accepted form of identification.

Check out all the details in the graphic, and swipe to learn everything that you need to know about early voting in Buncombe County.

See you at the polls!
Visit www.buncombecounty.org/vote for additional information.

10/24/2024

Last Day to Apply:
If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may qualify for one-time food assistance through D-SNAP providing money directly to you to help buy food.

Pre-register: epass.nc.gov

Apply in-person: Buncombe County Health and Human Services, 40 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, from Oct. 18-24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are unable to go in-person to apply, you can fill out an authorization form and send an authorized representative in their place. Form: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21800

Call: 1-844-453-1117 for phone applications.

Eligibility: You must live in one of the eligible counties and have suffered losses from Hurricane Helene. And you must not be currently receiving benefits through the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program. People receiving FNS can also get extra help buying food, but do not need to fill out a D-SNAP application.
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Último día para aplicar: Si fuiste afectado por el Huracán Helene, podrías calificar para asistencia alimentaria única a través de D-SNAP para comprar comida.

Pre-registrarse: epass.nc.gov

Aplica en persona: Servicios de Salud y Humanos de Buncombe, 40 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, del 18 al 24 de octubre de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. Si no puede ir en persona para presentar la solicitud, puede completar un formulario de autorización y enviar a un representante autorizado en su lugar. Forma: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21800

Llama: 1-844-453-1117 para aplicar por teléfono.

Elegibilidad: Debes vivir en uno de los condados elegibles y haber sufrido pérdidas por el Huracán Helene. Y no debes estar recibiendo actualmente beneficios a través del programa de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS). Las personas que reciben FNS también pueden recibir ayuda adicional para comprar alimentos, pero no necesitan completar una solicitud D-SNAP.