My family needed boxes of Girl Scout cookies about as much as a cat needs acarburetor. But buy them we did. When it was time for new school marching banduniforms, we bought bars of “World’s Best Chocolate.” The school debate team sold seeds for a spring trip to Washington, D.C. Kids went door-to-door in pursuitContinue reading “Summer Book Sale!”
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Summer Vacation Reading
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 go in the carry-on. Then comes the moment that makes every reader’s head spin: WhatContinue reading “Summer Vacation Reading”
Buncombe 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 the announcement of expanded days and hours for Buncombe County Libraries. As of January 2,Continue reading “Buncombe County Libraries Expand Hours”
Surviving on Your Generosity
Book donations are needed … The generosity of our members who provide monetary support and those who regularly frequent our library and bookstore can’t be underestimated, nor can we thank you enough. Recently, however, we’ve found ourselves in need of book donations. Typically, regular donations flow into the Friends of Pack Library, and we happilyContinue reading “Surviving on Your Generosity”
The World Without Us
Hurricane Helene brought devastation and loss of life to WNC in late September. Many of us were complacent as we felt secure surrounded as we were by our lovely, protective mountains. We are saddened by the destruction of homes, lives and nature. The destruction Helene brought has impacted many of us in many different waysContinue reading “The World Without Us”
Off-Season Travel May Be Just The Ticket
Traveling within or outside of the United States can be an exciting and educational experience. But with the recent increase in air traffic, and travelers seeking excitement and adventure throughout the world, it can also be a bit stressful. An excellent solution to the streams of people traversing the globe is to wait a bitContinue reading “Off-Season Travel May Be Just The Ticket”
Synchronicity of Art & Poetry
Some would say there’s a fine line between art and poetry. While poetry can be art, some would argue that art, by its nature and design, is a form of poetry.Art, of course, comprises a variety of mediums, while poetry is based on the written word. The various styles of poetry, however, are as numerousContinue reading “Synchronicity of Art & Poetry”
Nature’s Breath
Just Breathe … it’s easy enough to say, but consider the difficulty without the forests of the world contributing via a tree’s unique ability to capture the carbon from our planet and release oxygen. Trees are necessary for our survival, yet forests around the world are being cut down at an ever-increasing rate. Every minute,Continue reading “Nature’s Breath”
The Birds of Asheville’s Spring
Although the crisp winter weather has not quite departed, Asheville has experienced an early arrival of spring flowers. A few weeks after the Snow Drops came and went, we were treated to early Daffodils and Crocus pushing themselves up and out of the earth to drink in the sunshine. Along with Forsythia, Cherry Blossoms andContinue reading “The Birds of Asheville’s Spring”
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 close to home. But for some of us, while the great (chilly) outdoors has itsContinue reading “The Comfort of a Warm Kitchen”
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