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Saturday, May 10

Saturday Matinee: A Complete Unknown

Sat, May 10th, 2:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

A young Bob Dylan shakes up the folk music scene when he plugs in his electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Rated R, airing at 2:00pm in the Community Room. Runtime 2h 20m.

Tuesday, May 13

Tech Time

Tue, May 13th, 10:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Drop by the 2nd floor of the Jackson County Public Library on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM to get tech assistance from our Digital Navigators! 

iPad & iPhone Users Group (iPUG)

Tue, May 13th, 3:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us for this monthly gathering of Apple device users to learn the tips and tricks for using iOS devices. Attendees will explore iOS technology trends together to get the most value from their Apple devices. Please call the Library 828-586-2016... more

Friday, May 16

Friday Storytime

Fri, May 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 Films: Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

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

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless... more

Saturday, May 17

Boredom Busters

Sat, May 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!

Tuesday, May 20

Tech Time

Tue, May 20th, 10:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Drop by the 2nd floor of the Jackson County Public Library on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM to get tech assistance from our Digital Navigators! 

Adult Craft Corner: Coloring for Adults

Tue, May 20th, 5:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Once known as an activity for kids, coloring among adults has increased in the past few years.  The Mayo Clinic states that adults that color can achieve mental health benefits such as relieving stress, promoting mindfulness and adding enjoyment to... more

Thursday, May 22

Communication 101

Thu, May 22nd, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is... more

Sylva Stitchers

Thu, May 22nd, 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

The Life of an Acorn: Oaks and Life in Our Forests

Thu, May 22nd, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

The Jackson County Public Library will host a presentation by Balsam Mountain Trust in the Community Room on Thursday, May 22nd at 6 p.m.  Join us in celebrating International Biodiversity Day by honoring the mighty oak, a cornerstone of our local... more

Friday, May 23

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, May 23rd, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Storytime is every Friday at 10:30am, but we will have a special guest presenting Bilingual Storytime once a month! Bilingual Storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, and more, in both English and Spanish.   La hora de cuentos es cada viernes,... more

Friday Films: Nosferatu (2024)

Fri, May 23rd, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Rated R, airing at 1:30 PM in the Community Room. Run time 2h 12m

Saturday, May 24

Boredom Busters

Sat, May 24th, 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!

Creating Community: Cyanotypes with Eric

Sat, May 24th, 10:00am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

The Jackson County Public Library will host the next Creating Community program on Saturday, May 24th at 10 am in the Atrium.  Learn the simple and eco-friendly cyanotype process from a professional artist and educator! Cyanotype is a historic... more