Twig Revival

Ashe County Public Library has been maintaining a number of ‘Little Free Libraries’ throughout the county since 2013.  These book-swap spots were envisioned to reach community members who live farthest away from the library.  Since Ashe County only has one main library, without any branch locations, the little libraries are affectionately referred to as ‘Twigs.’ 

When the pandemic hit in 2020 the Twigs weren’t serviced as usual.  Typically, each month the Twigs are restocked with books and information about upcoming library programs.  Over the years, many community volunteers have assisted the library with caring for the Twigs and freshening inventory.  Now that pandemic restrictions are lifting the Twigs are being refreshed and put back into service. 

The Friends of Ashe County Public Library are coordinating the care and service of library Twigs among their members who live near Twig locations (Family Central, State Line Grocery, Mabe’s Grocery, Sheets Grocery, Fleetwood Post Office, Todd Mercantile, Downtown Lansing, and Riverview Community Center).  Future plans are to expand library outreach with pop-up events at these locations.  You can find out more about these Twigs and other Little Free Libraries in the region at: https://arlibrary.libguides.com/littlefreelibraries  Visit a Twig location near you and find something good to read!