Press release from Buncombe County:
Beginning Tuesday, June 15, Buncombe County Public Libraries will expand their hours at all library locations.
The new hours will be:
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday & Monday, ClosedLibraries will be open for browsing, checking out materials, and computer use during these hours. The meeting rooms will be available for public use. We will begin phasing in programs over the following weeks.
In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 215, social distancing requirements, capacity limits, and mask mandates in most settings were lifted in Buncombe County on May 14. Unvaccinated individuals are recommended to continue to wear face coverings.
Please note that Buncombe County will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday, so the libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, June 18-19.
If you have questions about any library service, please contact your local library for more information.
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