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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

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

Boredom Busters

Sat, July 13th, 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!

Paige's Pixel-80's Party!

Sat, July 13th, 5:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us for a fun, family-friendly, 1980's themed bash at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library on Saturday, July 13 at 5 p.m.! There willl be games, treats, trivia, snacks, and prizes for all, and a showing of the late-80's hit movie... more