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Buncombe County libraries to restore and expand hours; libraries tied to county strategic goals

Buncombe County Public Library Advisory Board (nonofficial meeting) · November 14, 2025
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Buncombe County library leadership said a new operating schedule approved by county management will restore and add service hours systemwide; the libraries will also support county strategic goals to boost job-resource connections and in-person program participation through new partnerships.

Buncombe County Public Library officials said the county has approved a new operating schedule that will restore pre-Helene hours and add additional service hours at every branch.

"We're coming back with more service hours per week," Jason, the library director, told the advisory group, adding the county plans to announce the schedule publicly early next week after staff are informed. He said the changes include additional evenings each week and some Monday service to improve…

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