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Thursday, December 5

Deck the Stacks

Thu, December 5th, 4:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us December 5, anytime between the hours of 4 and 6 pm for our annual Deck the Stacks event in the YS Department! We will have crafts available for patrons to complete to decorate their own homes, or our Children's Department here at Jackson... more

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Thu, December 5th, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us at The Jackson County Public Library for a Japanese Calligraphy Workshop on Thursday, December 5th at 6 p.m. Ted Ohtani Sensei first will go over the differences between the written Chinese and Japanese languages and how  the Chinese... more

Friday, December 6

Storytime

Fri, December 6th, 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! 

Saturday, December 7

Boredom Busters

Sat, December 7th, 10:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

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

Holiday Piano Concert

Sat, December 7th, 1:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us at the Jackson County Public Library on Saturday, December 7th at 1 p.m. for a holiday-themed piano concert. The concert will be in the Community Room of the library. Pianist and WCU Music professor, Leonidas Lagrimas will lead the concert... more

Tuesday, December 10

Rock & Read Storytime

Tue, December 10th, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

This will be a time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, and rhymes for kids of all ages. 

Blood Drive

Tue, December 10th, 11:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Come join the American Red Cross to donate blood on December 10th from 11am until 3pm. in the Community Room.

ARTrageous

Tue, December 10th, 4:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Let's get creative together! Join us as we learn, explore, and get a little bit messy making art. 

Susan Pepper: Traditional Song from Appalachia

Tue, December 10th, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

The Jackson County Public Library will host a free concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 6 p.m. Ballad singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Susan Pepper will perform songs from her new album, Where the Islands Overflow: Traditional Song... more

Wednesday, December 11

Creating Community: Create a 3-D Foil Star with Gabriele

Wed, December 11th, 2:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Gabriele Stobbe is an innovative educator with more than thirty-five years experience teaching art, tutoring foreign languages, and writing instructional material.   She will be teaching participants how to create Christmas Foil Stars, which has... more

Teen Time

Wed, December 11th, 3:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Everyone ages 12-18 is invited to join us any week for snacks, games, building connections, and creative expression. Come in to hang out, make art, do homework, or just chat. Find peers that share your interests or introduce new ones!

Thursday, December 12

Baby Storytime

Thu, December 12th, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Bounce your babies in and join us for a storytime that includes songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by toddler-friendly playtime!

LEGO Club

Thu, December 12th, 4:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Calling all inventive LEGOengineers to come build,create, play, and have fun! (Young children will needadult assistance.)

Sylva Stitchers

Thu, December 12th, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Like to knit, crochet, or do other needle crafts? All are welcome to join this group to learn, work on your latest project, or help a beginner develop their skills. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month at 6 PM in The Story Time Room on the 1st... more

Sylva Naturalist Club: The Forest Unseen

Thu, December 12th, 6:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Over the course of the year, participants will read The Forest Unseen, find and make visits to your own special forest plot – this could be a favorite spot in a nearby park or wild area, your own backyard, or even your garden or deck - journal your... more