Spaces

Students, professionals, and other individuals may utilize our three tutor rooms, each of which is equipped with a built-in desk and two office chairs, for quiet study. These rooms are available during library hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The library has three meeting rooms available for use. Organizers are responsible for all room set-up, break-down, and operation before, during, and at the end of their event. Please call the library to find out if your group is eligible and to begin the reservation process.

If you are looking for a space to read, study, socialize, or relax, and you are between the ages of 12 and 17, we hope you’ll visit our teen area. You’ll find cafe-style seating, computers, graphic novels, and more.

The Heritage Room boasts an unparalleled collection of local history and genealogy information about Ashe County, North Carolina. Out-of-town visitors and local residents alike are welcome to visit the Heritage Room to conduct their own research. Use of the collection is free, and an orientation to the collection is available during regular library hours.

Patrons can use our DIY Memory Lab to convert VHS, audiocassettes, 8mm film, vinyl records, and other legacy media to digital formats. We also have a comb binding machine for making booklets. The Memory Lab is located in the Heritage Room, and while use of the equipment is free, fees may be charged for materials to help us keep this service sustainable.

Ashe Seed Library is located on the upper level of the library. The primary purpose of the seed library is to offer free, open-pollinated seeds to our community. Our mission is to grow and preserve seeds, stories, and foodways specific to Ashe County, Western North Carolina, and the Appalachian Region of the United States. To learn more about this project, visit the Ashe Seed Library website here.

The Ida C. Marsh Gallery, located on the upper level of the library, hosts the work of local and regional artists. If you are interested in displaying your artwork in the gallery, please email us for more information.

Coming soon! We welcome breastfeeding families to feed their infants in the library wherever they are most comfortable. If you are seeking a private space to nurse or express milk, our freestanding, state-of-the-art Mamava pod was designed just for you.