Ashe Alert

 Ashe County Public Library Operating Hours through December 2024
Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
  
For disaster recovery information from Ashe County Government, please visit https://www.ashecountygov.com/hurricaneHelene

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Appalachian Regional Library will be closed from Thursday, November 28th through Saturday, November 30th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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BOOK CLUBS

 

Reading Challenge Book Club

A book club for reading challenge participants. Bring your recent reading challenge favorites to share with others. View the book club website here or email us to learn more. First Tuesdays at 11 am

     

Talking Service Film Club

In 2024, the Talking Service Book Club is taking a break from reading to explore films related to veterans' experiences and military history. Selections include feature films, short films, and documentaries. View current selections here or email us to learn more. Second Fridays at 10 am

 

Vickie's Book Club

A perennially-popular, traditional book club. Members vote quarterly to help choose upcoming selections. View the book club website here or email us to learn more. Third Tuesdays at 1 pm

 

      

READING CHALLENGE

 

2024 Ashe County Reading Challenge

An annual reading challenge for adults and teens. The purpose of the reading challenge is to celebrate the lifelong love of reading. Get started, track your progress, share book reviews here.

  

Arly's Reading Challenge

Arly's Reading Challenge is currently on hiatus, but we welcome everyone to participate in the Ashe County Reading Challenge!

 

      

ON THE SAME PAGE FESTIVAL

 

Sponsored by Ashe County Public Library and Ashe County Arts Council

An annual festival of books and reading featuring author readings, workshops, and special events. The festival is held each year in September. Learn more here.

 

            

HART'S GROCERY AUTHOR SERIES

 

Sponsored by Ashe County Public Library and Old Orchard Creek General Store

The Hart's Grocery Author Series is named in honor of Roey and Eura Hart, who constructed the building Old Orchard Creek General Store now inhabits. For over 50 years, their store was a gathering place for people of all ages. The 2024 series will be scheduled soon!

 

              

ACCESSIBLE BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICES

 

The State Library of North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services (SLNC-ABLS) is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual, physical or reading disability. Learn more here.

 

       

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