Upcoming Events

Friday, August 23

Author Talk: Maggie Bailey with Quilty As Charged

Fri, August 23rd, 11:00am

Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Atlanta/Highlands author Maggie Bailey will talk about her latest cozy mystery, Quilty as Charged, at this free event. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Lydia Barnes has made the picturesque town of Peridot, Georgia her home. As the... more

Friday Movie - Oppenheimer

Fri, August 23rd, 1:30pm

Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

 J. Robert Oppenheimer played an integral role in developing the first atomic bomb. Throughout the development of the bomb, Oppenheimer struggled with justifying a creation that came to cause so much damage. He questions whether he owes it to... more

Photo ID Fridays with the Jackson County Board of Elections

Fri, August 23rd, 2:30pm

Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Want to get ready for the 2024 election? North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Many types of photo IDs are approved for voting purposes. Voters who vote by mail will be asked to include a photocopy of an... more

Author Talk: Sam Hunter

Fri, August 23rd, 3:00pm

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join Same Hunter, Director of 721 Ministries for this Friends of the Library Author Talk. Listen to his journey in publishing his 5 books, including his latest, Lighten Up But Tighten Up. This program is free and open to the public.

Saturday, August 24

Boredom Busters

Sat, August 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!

Author Event: Diane McPhail

Sat, August 24th, 2:00pm

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us as author Diane McPhail (The Abolitionist's Daughte, The Seamstrss of New Orleans) presents and reads from her new novel Follow the Stars Home. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and discussion. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, August 25

Community Music Jam Session

Sun, August 25th, 2:00pm

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers! All skill levels welcome. Piano on site. Folk, country, acoustic rock, Americana and... more

Monday, August 26

Mah Jong

Mon, August 26th, 1:00pm

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join a friendly Mah Jongg game at the Library. We welcome players of all levels for an afternoon of friendly play and banter. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene to ensure your spot. 828-508-1404. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Read with Bailey (By Appointment Only)

Mon, August 26th, 4:00pm

Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

To practice accuracy and fluency, and improve confidence in reading, learners can read to Bailey, a certified therapy dog! Bailey and his handler will be available by appointment only -ask us how to get involved! Appointments are 15-minute blocks.... more

Tuesday, August 27