Foothills Consortium
In spring 2020, the former CMC Consortium expanded to using the NC Cardinal Integrated Library System, and as a result the public libraries separated from Isothermal Community College Library and the Polk County Library System. The Rutherford County Public Libraries are now collectively known as the Foothills Consortium.
The Foothills Consortium is comprised of the following public libraries in Rutherford County, North Carolina: Rutherford County Library and its two Branches, Haynes and Mountains; Mooneyham Public Library in Forest City; Spindale Public Library in Spindale; and Norris Public Library in Rutherfordton.
Foothills Consortium Libraries report to independent governing authorities. As such, local library policies and services may vary among individual member libraries. While at a Foothills library, local policies apply regardless of where a library card was issued. In order to provide the best patron experience, Foothills member libraries will seek opportunities for consistent practices, particularly when dealing with topics related to circulation of library materials.
The list of current participating libraries and their contact information can be found below.
Rutherford County Library System
https://www.rutherfordcountylibrary.org
Rutherford County Library (Main Library)
255 Callahan Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160
Phone: 828-287-6115
Fax: 828-287-6119
Haynes Branch Library
2669 Hwy 221A
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Phone: 828-288-4039
Fax: 828-287-6419
Mountains Branch Library
150 Bill’s Creek Road
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Phone: 828-287-6392
Fax: 828-287-6418
Mooneyham Public Library
https://www.townofforestcity.com/library
240 E. Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: 828-248-5224
Fax: 828-248-5214
Norris Public Library
http://www.norrispubliclibrary.org/
132 N. Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Phone: 828-287-4981
Fax: 828-287-0660
Spindale Public Library
http://www.spindalenc.net/home/departments/library
131 Tanner Street
Spindale, NC 28160
Phone: 828-286-3879
Fax: 828-286-8338
