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

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Wednesday, July 31

Summertime Storytime

Wed, July 31st, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Adventure begins at the library through good stories. Join our weekly storytime for books, songs, crafts, and fun!

Illuminated Lettering with Laura Plush

Wed, July 31st, 2:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us for a workshop devoted to the art and practice of illuminated lettering and learn how to decorate and enhance your writing! Materials including paper, pens, and inks will be provided. Please reserve your spot by July 28 by calling (828) 743-... more

ACA Meeting

Wed, July 31st, 5:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Weekly peer led Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meeting. Meetings are held in the Reading Room. Call 828-507-5347 for more information.

Thursday, August 1

Family Movie Showing

Thu, August 1st, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us all summer for family favorite movies. These movies are free and open to the public. Friday June 21 - Inkheart (PG) Thursday June 27 - Bad Guys (PG) Tuesday July 2 - Call of the Wild (PG) Thursday July 11 - Wish (PG) Thursday July 18 - ... more

Family Storytime

Thu, August 1st, 10:40am
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Family Storytime: Join us for a weekly storytime for children up to age 5. We'll read picture books, sing fun songs, and move with the music! Thursdays at 10:40 AM at Hudson Library.

Summer Writing Group

Thu, August 1st, 1:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Are you a writer or have an interest in developing your writing practice? Join us each Thursday beginning May 2 at 1 p.m in the ACCCL conference room to meet with fellow writers and recieve feedback for projects you're already working on or be... more

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thu, August 1st, 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

Kids Zone: Bingo for Books!

Thu, August 1st, 3:30pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Join us on August 1 for a special Kids Zone afternoon. We'll play Bingo for Books! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate; each bingo completed will earn them a free book of their choosing! Note that children 8 and under must be accompanied by... more

NAMI Connection Mental Health Support Group

Thu, August 1st, 5:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Peer-led support group for people living with mental health challenges that meets every other week. Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) trained facilitator. Genealogy Study Room on the 2nd Floor of the Library

Naturalist Walk - August

Thu, August 1st, 5:30pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

On the first Thursday of the month, 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... more

Community Music Jam

Thu, August 1st, 6:00pm
Marianna Black Library

The Marianna Black library has hosted a Community Music Jam in Bryson City for over a decade! They are typically held on the library front patio, if weather permits, or in the library auditorium. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle,... more

Friday, August 2

Snakes!

Fri, August 2nd, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us as we welcome Patrick Brannon from the Highlands Biological Station and some of his snake friends. We'll learn about these amazing animals and meet a few while they're here. For more info, call the Library at 828-743-0215

Author Talk: James Costa with Darwin and the Art of Botany

Fri, August 2nd, 11:00am
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Dr. James Costa, Director of the Highlands Biological Station, will give a talk about his latest book, Darwin and the Art of Botany on Friday August 2 at 11:00 AM at Hudson Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free event...

Friday Movies

Fri, August 2nd, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Macon County Public Library

Game Time!

Fri, August 2nd, 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