The Fletcher branch is much smaller than the main branch in downtown Hendersonville, but they still…read morehave a lot to offer. Lots of new books and a huge selection of movies. Their children's area is cute and well organized. The staff is extremely nice. Easy parking.

Sweetly cozy library: Big enough to (usually) have…read morethe books I'm seeking, yet small enough for me to walk from one end to the other in less than 25 long (for me) strides. (I am not a long-leggedy woman.) Staff is warm, completely-helpful when help is sought, yet good at maintaining library silence both amongst themselves and with patrons, thus reminding the rest of us to keep our voices down.

i give this lybrary 4 stars becouse it has great resorces and would be a great pace to studdy or…read moreuse the computer for lesure . how ever on mondays the hours of operations say they close at 8pm but i was told at the service desk that they close at 7pm . i was injoyimg a movie and i had closed my eyes for les than 10 seconds when my ear plugs were pulled by a veary bossy individual from the service desk shes an elderly woman with hair down to her sholders and wairs glasses she dosent seem very friendly at all . kinda makes me feel uncomfertible and not want to come to this lybrary ......

What an adorable local library. If you have a buncombe address, you can go to any so we opted for…read morethis one last week as it was the closest. Pleased to find an open lot, easy entrance and an adorable exterior. Lots of benches, ads for local events and wildflowers. What a library should show, in my opinion. Looks like this is a true community space we need to show love for. The staff were so welcoming and kind. We got cards here and it was simple (just have a license from the area or a license and some mail). The books were plentiful and well organized. Kids section was inviting and adorable. Overall an excellent experience.

It's everything I want in an older, outdated library. Have normal expectations and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Very friendly staff, decently stock books and rotating selections. I enjoy this library very much.

Sorry, but this is a review for the library's parking lot when all of the other parking garages…read morewere full on a busy Saturday in downtown AVL. According to the sign, there were six spaces left and we luckily snagged one. When we came back, we entered through the library, used the bathrooms, and our car was on the same floor. It took a bit longer to leave as a truck was blocking one of the exits.

The main branch of the Buncombe County library system, this is in downtown Asheville. Lots of…read moreseating, a fast free wifi and loads of books. Some of the tables have power outlets nearby. This was a great spot to get a brief peaceful rest and browse before continuing on to explore Asheville. Absolutely check out the used bookstore. Cheap, cheap, cheap! [Review 12704 overall, 16 of 2020.]

This is a great, beautiful place to explore. If you are into charcuterie boards and spirits, with a…read moreclassic, aesthetic vibe, this is the spot for you!! The food and drinks are rather expensive, we are talking $30 for a board. But you have the option to choose individual items to be put on your board. I got a board with bread, prosciutto, and a mocktail all for $19 before tip. So it's a nice place to come in and snack. You can reserve spots for bigger parties but can also walk in and ask for a table. Our server was a friendly gentleman who was very knowledgeable about menu items.

Absolutely adorable spot! Came here to for a bachelorette trip and we stumbled upon another…read morebachelorette party at the table next to us. The vibes for book lovers are immaculate. You are also able to order wine and food, which to be honest was just okay, but you're really coming here for the vibes not necessarily the food. The charcuterie was pretty good though! Accessible bathroom available on the first floor!

The Friends of the Library books store is an amazing second hand book store for a town that does…read morenot have a book store. If you are a quilter, there are hundreds of quilt books and other crafting books. The staff are very helpful. They are very organized...You can find what you're looking for easily. They have large print section too and jig saw puzzles, childrens' books, cookbooks, videos and DVDS. Don't show up if you have a time crunch, you'll want to poke around.

Truly a wonderful Library. Wow! It's big, well organized, Quiet areas to study & helpful staff…read more Thank you. I use the library all the time to simply catch up on my Email, make copies of items and to just relax and get caught up with life. The staff is very helpful and considerate. So thank you!

Really nice, spacious library with lots of books and computers. The staff were helpful, and parking…read morewas easy. They have a spot to donate items, which made it simple to drop my unwanted book and two puzzles off. I will definitely be back.

This used to be an incredible library- a great variety of books for ALL from old to new... lots of…read morenew books,especially non fiction to browse for treasures. They have cut waaay back on the new book area & it's no longer worthwhile imo with the very limited selection, mostly running to Gay & Black Literature . Sad they can't have more diversity. It IS a noisy library too at times - something that you tried to take in stride but now with the book selection it's too much.

I'm sorry, I'm from New York State, and North Carolina, your library system SUCKS. Southern culture…read moreis more than "To Kill a Mockingbird." Anybody ever heard of a man called William Faulkner? Carson McCullers? Ring a bell? Walker Percy, one of the best American novelists EVER imho? This is an urban library- an urban library in a hip relevant very cool unique city, but when it comes to their library we're talking Harlequin romances in giant print. If you're really community-oriented and intellectual- as this city posits itself, the library should be so much more. It should be a cultural hub. Anyway, I find this library has a relative paucity of material. It needs to expand its section of classics. And for a city that calls itself progressive, how about some progressive literature? Thomas Pinketty, make the New York Times available. How about books on climate change, homesteading, crafting, DIY, farming, animal care, bicycling, Christianity, environmental concerns, Appalachian music, Appalachian culture, animals and plants of the region, history of the region, tourism, the Vanderbilts, the Biltmore Estate, the French Broad River, the Scots-Irish, the American South, the fight for civil rights equality, auto repair, mountain ecology, the Baptist religion, Hee Haw, the Scottish ballad tradition, snake handling, forestry, the Cherokee, Dolly Parton, Mount Mitchell, folk legends, Andrew Jackson, Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the Appalachian Trail, fiddling, clogging, kilts, rodeos, classic cars, logging, But, no. Harlequin romances in giant print, some third-rate hand-me-down same ol' same ol' pablum/fodder. It's like stale standards of the cathedral of general political correctness. Anyway, this is one of the few aspects of Western Carolina that makes me miss my NY roots.

Love our local library system. Stop cutting their budget!!! Pay some taxes folks!!! Jeez this is…read moreAmerica!!! Thomas Jefferson espoused virtues of books and education for the masses. When libraries are laying off because of budget cuts, we miss opportunities for real early child development and a chance at community. Stop being skinflits!!!! Love the library!!!!!

The book collection is old. Needs better collection development. One staff member is rude and bossy.read more

I am removing one star for rudeness. I had to call the other day in order to renew my books. The…read moreemployee who answered the phone was annoyed that she had to do her job. Chill- you work in a library, possibly the most stress free workplace on earth. Speaking of those books, when we originally attempted to check them out, the lady in the kids' room was rude, too. She acted like I wasn't there, and kept on talking with her friends. I could not tell if her friends were employees or patrons. She finally said that she could not check me out, and told me that I could go the self-check-out kiosk or go upstairs to get checked out. I asked her how to do the self thing, and she showed me the kiosk. I stared at it for several long seconds before telling her that I would go upstairs. Tell me: why do they need a self-check-out if they have time to endlessly yak it up and there are never more than six people in the kids' room at a time, not counting employees? Libraries should feel inviting, not alienating.

Why do the short hair lady, and older short haired lady yelling when their right next to each…read moreother. Just sooo loud for no reason

This is the library I use all the time! It is amazing! Everyone is super friendly and very helpful!…read moreGreat selection! Easy to get in and out of. I am unsure why they have two lower ratings... But this is a great library!