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  • All Fontana Regional Library Locations will be closed Thursday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday.

  • FRL Board of Trustees meeting on July 9th, 2024 will take place at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

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Thursday, July 11

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thu, July 11th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear. The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.... more

Teen Time

Thu, July 11th, 3:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Adventure begins at JCPL Teen Time! Join us any week for snacks, games, building connections, and creative expression.

Kids Zone: Talewise! Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Thu, July 11th, 3:30pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Talewise returns for an exciting program that tells a story with special effects provided by science! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the... more

Naturalist Walk - July

Thu, July 11th, 5:30pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Take a casual 1 mile stroll with a naturalist! Join Skye as we amble through a meadow, along Cartoogechaye Creek, and in a mixed oak forest, learning about and appreciating our wild neighbors along the way. We’ll notice how this space changes with... more

Sylva Naturalist Club: The Forest Unseen

Thu, July 11th, 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

Granny's Mason Jar - Summer Music Series

Thu, July 11th, 7:00pm
Marianna Black Library

The Marianna Black Library continues its Summer Music Series with the bluegrass guitar picking of Bryson City’s own Granny’s Mason Jar on Thursday, July 11th, at 7:00 PM.     Following in the footsteps of Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Clarence White,... more

Friday, July 12

Science Heroes: The Adventure Begins

Fri, July 12th, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Experiment with adventure as we help the Science Heroes act out a story about a lost treasure deep within the jungle. We'll help with a fresh lineup of experiments featuring chemical reactions, energy, physical explosions, and more! For more info,... more

Bubble Brigade Foam Party at Bicentenial Park

Fri, July 12th, 10:30am
Bicentennial Park - Sylva, NC

Participants should bring swimwear, water shoes, sun protection, and a towel!  

Author Talk: Susan Posey with A Weave of Old and new

Fri, July 12th, 11:00am
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Western North Carolina author Susan Posey returns to Hudson Library to talk about her new book release, A Weave of Old and New. A continuation of the story begun in A Home on Wilder Shores, this new historical novel can also be read as a standalone... more

Friday Movies

Fri, July 12th, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Macon County Public Library

Friday Movie: Drive-Away Dolls

Fri, July 12th, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

This comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they... more

Game Time!

Fri, July 12th, 2:00pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Come to Hudson Library on select Friday afternoons from 2-4 PM and play board games with us! We have games for all ages from 3 to 99. Whether you like tile-laying, dice, cards, roll-and-move, memory, or some other game type, there should be... more

Nicole Spangenberg: Extraordinary, Unknown Women from WW II

Fri, July 12th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us for amazing tales of heroism and courage with a local hero herself, Nicole Spangenberg, WW II French Resistance member. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more info, call the Library at 828-743-0215. This program... more

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Fri, July 12th, 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, July 13

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Sat, July 13th, 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