Library Info

Rutherford County Library

145 College Ave
Suite D
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Phone: 828.287.6115
Fax: 828.287.6119

Hours:
Monday: 8:30am – 7pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 6pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 6pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 7pm
Friday: 8:30am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm

Haynes Branch Library

2669 Hwy 221A
Mooresboro, NC 28114

Phone: 828.288.4039
Fax: 828.287.6419

Hours:
Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm

Mountains Branch Library

150 Bill’s Creek Road
Lake Lure, NC 28746

Phone: 828.287.6392
Fax: 828.287.6418

Hours:
Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 10pm – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 3pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm

Meeting Rooms

Looking for a space for group meetings or activities?  All three library locations have community rooms available for public use.  Use the link below to download the policy and request form:

RCLS Meeting Space Policy

You can also place a reservation request online.  Visit our Reserve A Room page to begin.

Volunteer Opportunities

The library welcomes volunteers ages 13 and over who are looking to make a positive impact on our community! Learn new skills and share your knowledge with others. Visit our Volunteer page for information on the various positions available and to submit an application.

Purchase Suggestion

Have a suggestion for a book, audiobook, or movie that you would like to see added to the library’s collection?  Click below to fill out our Purchase Suggestion form.

Policies

Click here to view a copy of the Foothills Consortium Policy Manual.

Click here to view a copy of the Rutherford County Library System Collection Development Policy (which includes the Request for Reconsideration form).

Strategic Plan

Click here to view a copy of the Rutherford County Library System’s 2022 – 2027 strategic plan.

Library Friends Groups

There are two Friends groups that support the mission of the Rutherford County Library System.

Rutherford County Library Society

The Rutherford County Library Society supports the Rutherford County Library, Haynes Branch Library, and the Bookmobile.  Click below to learn more about the Society and how to become a member.

Friends of the Mountains Branch Library

The Friends of the Mountains Branch Library support activities at the Mountains Branch Library.  Click below to learn more about the Friends and how to become a member (coming soon!)

Little Libraries

The library is proud to sponsor several “little libraries” around the county. These operate as free book exchanges…take a book, leave a book. The library will also periodically stock the libraries with additional titles suitable for children, teens, and adults. Special thanks to Rutherford County Woodworkers Association and Rutherford County Visual Arts Guild for their work in building and painting the little libraries. Click the location names below for a map:

Golden Valley Community Clubhouse
Whitehouse Community Clubhouse
Gilkey Community Center
American Legion Post 74

Library Board of Trustees

District #1 – James Edwards, chairperson
District #2 – Jack Elliott
District #3 – Pam Morrow
District #4 – Angelo Parks
District #5 – Karen Lugo
Commissioner Representative – Alan Toney

Trustee Meeting Schedule:
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at 145 College Ave., Suite D, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 at 6pm.

Meetings for 2026:
January 27
April 28
July 28
October 27