
Friends of Pack Library
Libraries are critically important to communities. They help define them and play an important role in promoting thought and encouraging creativity.
Friends of Pack Library supports our library’s ongoing programming, which serves to enhance the lives and skills of those in our community.
NEW POST: Buncombe County Libraries Expand Hours

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Information of Interest
Summer Book Sale!
July 9 & 10, 2026 Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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An open suitcase rests on the bed. For some, it’s packed for business; for others, pure pleasure. The savvy traveler knows the drill: mix and match, wash and wear, neutral colors, comfy shoes, and—never forget—the compression socks. The absolute necessities…
Keep readingBuncombe County Libraries Expand Hours
As winter pulls us deeper into her cloak and we lean expectantly toward a new year, we can see many changes coming. One such change that will provide us with additional time to bask in the warmth of books, is…
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Mission
To sponsor Pack Memorial Library’s programming and promote its services and benefits through awareness and fundraising, thereby increasing usage and enhancing library resources and services to help enrich the lives of our local community.

Friends Make A Difference
How You Can Help
Be a Member
or Donate
It’s easy to become a member of the Friends of Pack Library, or make a one-time donation to support Pack Library’s programs. Giving online has never been more secure or convenient.
Become a
Volunteer
Volunteers provide valuable behind-the-scenes support during book sales, donation pick-ups, or in our bookstore, Bookends. Contact us for more information.
Sponsor a Library Program
Opportunities may arise for sponsorship of specific library programs. If you are a donor or business and would like to allocate a contribution, please contact us for more information.

Quotes
What Authors Say
As I get older, I find myself thinking it all begins with Shakespeare.
~Ron Rash
I read so that I can live more than one life in more than one place.
~Anne Tyler
“And how could anyone consent to give up the smell of open books, old or new?”
~Elizabeth Kostova
The Swan ThievesPoetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

Become a Member
As a Friend, you support the programs of Pack Memorial Library, which in turn, helps our community be stronger and better. Your membership dollars contribute to the spirit of our library and strengthens our community.