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What's Your Next Read? Looking inward, outward, or upward? All manner of devotional and spiritual books will be featured in the Spirituality and Religion newsletter, to inform, enlighten, and engage. Find out more about these books, literary websites, & suggested reading newsletters on our Recommended Reading page. You can sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter on specific book topics, too. |
Proposed Budget Cuts
It is budget time in Raleigh and the Governor's proposed budget calls for a cut in public library funding (by nearly 5%)!!
Please visit your local library's "home page" and learn more about how you can help: Bryson City - Cashiers - Franklin - Highlands - Nantahala - Sylva
Libraries are the heart of their communities, providing residents of all ages with resources they need for jobs, education, and improved quality of life. Money spent on public libraries has a ripple effect in a community, effectively funding job creation and training, early childhood programs, elementary, secondary, and even higher education. Legislators and librarians know that libraries are not free, but they ARE worth every penny spent on them.
Did you know that state aid to public libraries has been cut from $2.24 per capita in 1998-1999 to $1.40 per capita in 2011-2012?
The Fontana Regional Library system includes Macon, Jackson and Swain counties. In one year alone these three counties had …
• Over 460,000 visitors • 60,000 people attending events • 420,000 books & movies borrowed • 55,000 library card holders • 137,000 computer sessions
Please support your local library by making your voice heard with local and state elected officials. |
We need your support. We're asking library patrons to email a petition to the Governor and elected officials in support of library funding. You may also stop by your library and sign a petition there.
 Thursday, May 23 10 & 10:40 am - Childrens story time. Highlands. 12:30 pm - Writers Group. Cashiers. 2 pm - Writers Group. Highlands. 3:30 pm - PAWS to Read. Sylva. More info Friday, May 24 2 pm - Free classic movie. Franklin. More info Saturday, May 25 11 am - 3 pm - Anime Club. Bryson City. More info Noon - Free movie. Sylva. 4 pm - Free classic movie. Bryson City. More info Monday, May 27 All libraries are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28 10 am - 8 pm - Sign up for Summer reading Program begins. Sylva. 10 am - Familly story time. Franklin. 3:30 pm - Family free movie. Bryson City. More info 7 pm - Concert featuring Divergent. Sylva. More info Wednesday, May 29 5:45 pm - Computer Class - How to sell items on Craigslist. Pre-registration required. Sylva. More info 6:30 pm - Movie night. Sylva. Thursday, May 30 10 & 10:40 am - Childrens story time. Highlands. 2 pm - Writers Group. Highlands. Friday, May 31 1 - 3 pm - Games for kids. Franklin. 2 pm - Free classic movie. Franklin. More info Sunday, June 2 2 pm - Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Macon County Public Library. At the library. Short business meeting, followed by reception. Open to the public. More info Thursday, June 6 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Friday, June 7 1:30 pm - Golden Oldies, Country & Gospel from the Lady and the Old Timers. Highlands. More info Thursday, June 20 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Thursday, July 4 All libraries are closed in observance of Independence Day. Friday, July 5 1:30 pm - Golden Oldies, Country & Gospel from the Lady and the Old Timers. Highlands. More info Tuesday, July 9 4 pm - Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting. Public invited. Franklin. Thursday, July 15 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Thursday, August 1 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Friday, August 2 1:30 pm - Golden Oldies, Country & Gospel from the Lady and the Old Timers. Highlands. More info Thursday, August 15 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Friday, August 16 The libraries in Franklin & Nantahala are closed for staff training. Monday, August 19 The library in Bryson City is closed for staff training. Monday, August 26 The library in Sylva is closed for staff training. Wednesday, August 28 The libraries in Cashiers and Highlands are closed for staff training. Monday, September 2 All libraries are closed in observance of Labor Day. Thursday, September 5 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Friday, September 6 1:30 pm - Golden Oldies, Country & Gospel from the Lady and the Old Timers. Highlands. More info Tuesday, September 10 4 pm - Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting. Public invited. Cashiers. Thursday, September 19 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Thursday, October 3 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Friday, October 4 1:30 pm - Golden Oldies, Country & Gospel from the Lady and the Old Timers. Highlands. More info Thursday, October 17 11 am - 12:30 pm - The Lady & The Old Timers free concert. Franklin. More info Monday, November 4 The library in Bryson City is closed for staff training. Monday, November 11 All libraries are closed in observance of Veterans Day. Tuesday, November 12 4 pm. Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting. Public invited. Bryson City. Friday, November 15 The libraries in Franklin & Nantahala are closed for staff training. Monday, November 18 The library in Sylva is closed for staff training. Friday, November 22 The libraries in Cashiers and Highlands are closed for staff training. Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 All libraries are closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Tuesday - Thursday, December 24, 25, 26 All libraries are closed for Christmas break. Wednesday, January 1 All libraries are closed in observance of New Year's Day. |
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