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Friends of Pack Library

Pack Memorial Library is key to Asheville’s wellbeing. Even more so, the library is essential for a robust community. Friends of Pack Library play a critical role
by supporting the library’s ongoing programming
and helping expand its effectiveness in our community.

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The Comfort of a Warm Kitchen

The recent cold snap was a stark reminder that winter is upon us. If you like the cold weather, you’re probably looking forward with a certain amount of glee to participating in the extensive variety of winter sports that are…

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The Colors of Nature

The beauty of the seasons unfold in a variety of colors. Pastel blossoms of springtime, along with the gentle newness of budding green leaves, lightens the heart. The bright summer sun brings with it the reds, purples and yellows designed…

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Books Into Film: Comparatively Speaking

Sitting on my deck sipping cocktails with a friend on a fine summer evening several years ago, we struck up a conversation about the art of turning a book into a film. Of course, comparisons always occur. Speaking anecdotally, I…

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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.

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

A book is a dream you hold in your hands.

~Neil Gaiman

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

~Cicero

…what will we someday do, I always wonder, without the pleasures of turning through books and stumbling on things we never meant to find?

~Elizabeth Kostova
The Swan Thieves

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.

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