About Us

We are a community-based, volunteer-run book exchange for Banner Elk and Avery County, operating on a "bring a book, take a book" policy.  

Bring a book, take a book!  There is no check out or return of books. Simply bring a book or books and exchange them for the same number of different books.  No books to trade in?  In lieu of a book to exchange, you may make a small donation to take a book home.

The Book Exchange is more than just a library!  We offer the following programs to the community:

• Book Discussion Groups
• Children's Story Time
• Lectures
• Meet the Author Programs
• Science/Nature Programs for Children
• Music Jams

Be sure to click on our calendar page for upcoming events!