Upcoming Events

Smithsonian Exhibit: Water/Ways

Tue, July 14th, 10:00am to Mon, August 24th, 5:00pm

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

  Our world is made of water and, so are we. Water/Ways, an exhibition from Museum on Main Street, takes a deep look at this essential component of life on our planet, which powers the environment’s engine, impacts climate and helps shape and... more

Race Matters: Virtual Book Club and Conversation Series

Thu, July 23rd, 4:00pm

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

The Library and the Village Green present a three part virtual book club and conversation series on racisim and social justice. Read the books and join the conversation. Virtual meeting will held on Zoom, you will recive an invitation to the meeting... more

Yoga in the Yard

Wed, July 29th, 8:30am

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Beyond Bending Yoga and the Macon County Public Library are teaming up to offer our community yoga during the Pandemic. All classes at the library are free to the public and will be held outdoors on the beautiful back patio and lawn. You must... more

Cultivating the Wild - William Bartram Documentary

Tue, August 4th, 3:30pm

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Please call the library at 524-3600 to reserve a seat, and please remember that masks are required to be worn at all times in the library. The hour-long documentary film Cultivating The Wild: William Bartram’s Travels is both a scholarly examination... more

Cultivating the Wild - William Bartram documentary

Wed, August 5th, 3:30pm

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Please call the library at 524-3600 to reserve a seat, and please remember that masks are required to be worn at all times in the library. The hour-long documentary film Cultivating The Wild: William Bartram’s Travels is both a scholarly examination... more

Bartram's Travels along the Little Tennessee discussion

Thu, August 6th, 10:00am

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Earlier this month we'll have suggested readings available from William Bartram's book 'Travels', highlighting what he wrote about our Little Tennessee River Valley when he explored this area in the 1700's. As a part of this Bartram series during... more

In the Garden - Exploring Public Gardens

Sat, August 22nd, 10:00am

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Speaker TBA In the Garden - A Lecture Series is sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club, the Macon County Master Gardeners Association and the Otto Garden Club.  These three clubs have joined together to pool resources and present speakers for our... more

Yoga in the Yard

Wed, August 26th, 8:30am

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Beyond Bending Yoga and the Macon County Public Library are teaming up to offer our community yoga during the Pandemic. All classes at the library are free to the public and will be held outdoors on the beautiful back patio and lawn. You must... more

Community Coffee with the Mayor

Fri, August 28th, 11:00am

Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

On the last Friday of the month at 11:00 AM the library hosts a talk / Q&A with Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This Month's Sponsor: R.E.A.C.H.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, September 1st, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Libraries Closed for Holiday

Mon, September 7th, 8:00am to 9:00pm

All Locations

All Fontana Regional Library Locations will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday.