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Wednesday, August 14

Tech Time

Wed, August 14th, 1:00pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 1-3 PM, digital navigators will host a Tech Time drop-in time at Hudson Library with the goal to assist attendees with basic smartphone, laptop, iPad and tablet skills. Tech Time sessions offer one-... more

Author Talk: Katherine Reay

Wed, August 14th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Bestselling author Katherine Reay returns with an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ACA Meeting

Wed, August 14th, 5:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Weekly peer led Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meeting. Meetings are held in the Reading Room. Call 828-507-5347 for more information.

JCPL Reading Group: Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy

Wed, August 14th, 6:00pm
Qurky Birds - Dillsboro, NC

The next selection for the JCPL Reading Group is David Joy’s latest novel, Those We Thought We Knew. Set right here in Jackson County, Joy delivers both a murder mystery and a deeply intimate story of generational relationships and loss. The group... more

Thursday, August 15

Family Storytime

Thu, August 15th, 10:40am
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Family Storytime: Join us for a weekly storytime for children up to age 5. We'll read picture books, sing fun songs, and move with the music! Thursdays at 10:40 AM at Hudson Library.

Movie Showing: The Long Game

Thu, August 15th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Matinee showing of The Long Game starring Jay Hernandez and Dennis Quaid. Rated PG, 1 hour 53 minutes. Popcorn and water provided. This program is free and open to the public.

Kids Zone: Afternoon Fun!

Thu, August 15th, 3:30pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Every Thursday at 3:30, kids can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at the library! Kids Zone programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed with kids in grades K-5 in mind.   

Community Music Jam

Thu, August 15th, 6:00pm
Marianna Black Library

The Marianna Black library has hosted a Community Music Jam in Bryson City for over a decade! They are typically held on the library front patio, if weather permits, or in the library auditorium. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle,... more

WNCRR and Incarcerated Laborers: A North Carolina Story

Thu, August 15th, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

The Cowee 19 has long been a story that swirled around western North Carolina. Guest curator of Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story at the Mountain Heritage Center, Danielle Duffy will be at the JCPL on Thursday, August 15 from 6-7:30 PM... more

Friday, August 16

Storytime

Fri, August 16th, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us Friday mornings for stories, songs, and fun at Storytime, 10:30AM in the Storytime Room! 

Friday Movie - The Life Aquatic

Fri, August 16th, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

 A famous oceanographer and his trusty crew seek revenge on the shark that ate his best friend in this quirky comedy-adventure. Directed by Wes Anderson, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. Rated R  1hr 58m  

Grace Johnson Art Collection Exhibit & Friends of the Library Fundraiser

Fri, August 16th, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Grace Johnson spent much of her retirement years volunteering with the Friends of the Library—her family is exhibiting some of the art she collected throughout her career which took her to Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Grenada, Iran, as well as stateside... more

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Fri, August 16th, 7:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Monday at 8:30 AM - Big Book Study - Open Meeting Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Tuesday at 7 PM - Topic Discussion - Open Meeting Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Friday at 7 PM - Topic Discussion - Open Meeting Cashiers... more

Saturday, August 17

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Sat, August 17th, 9:00am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Monday at 8:30 AM - Big Book Study - Open Meeting Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Tuesday at 7 PM - Topic Discussion - Open Meeting Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Friday at 7 PM - Topic Discussion - Open Meeting Cashiers... more

Boredom Busters

Sat, August 17th, 10:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Looking for something fun to do? Drop by the library for activity centers all ages can enjoy. Books, art, building, games, and more! Come try something new or participate in an all-time favorite!