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Buncombe County libraries to restore and expand hours after Helene, director says

Buncombe County Public Library Advisory Board (nonofficial) · November 14, 2025
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Buncombe County’s library director announced a county‑approved operating schedule that will return service hours and add more weekly hours at every library than before the reduced schedule implemented after Helene; a public announcement is expected next week.

Jason, the library director, said Buncombe County management has approved a new operating schedule and that staff will be notified before a public announcement. "We're coming back with more service hours per week," he said, adding that "every single location will be open more hours per week than they were open prehealing when we were on our previously normal schedule."

The director said the county plans to issue a press release early next week with full details on branch hours. He acknowledged operational challenges: expanding hours…

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