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Wednesday, May 21

Concious Aging with Dr. John Ritchie

Wed, May 21st, 1:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Conscious Aging is a workshop designed to help seniors see senior aging as providing many gifts that can be embraced and utilized to enhance acceptance, appreciation, and enjoyment of senior living. Conscious Aging is a special combination of... more

Healthy Little Chefs with Kirstyn Smotherman at 3:30p.m. for ages 5-8 (pre-registration required)

Wed, May 21st, 3:30pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Kirstyn Smotherman with the Macon County Public Health will be presenting a nutrition and cooking class using the Charlie Cart on May 21st, 2025 at 3:30p.m. Pre-registration required. Class will be limited to 12 children ages 5-8. Class will last... more

ACA Meeting

Wed, May 21st, 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, May 22

Homeschoolers' Art Class for Ages 13+

Thu, May 22nd, 10:00am
Nantahala Community Library - Topton, NC

A local artist has offered to teach homeschoolers, ages 13+, art techniques.  All homeschooling students over the age of 13 are welcome to attend. 

Family Storytime

Thu, May 22nd, 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.

Communication 101

Thu, May 22nd, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is... more

Children's Scavenger Hunt

Thu, May 22nd, 3:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

A weekly scavenger hunt will be made for children to do while visiting the children's Department of the Macon County Public Library.

Kids Zone: Afterschool Fun!

Thu, May 22nd, 3:30pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

Every Thursday at 3:30, kids can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at the library! Kids Zone programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed with kids in grades K-5 in mind. On the first and second Thursdays, and... more

Sylva Stitchers

Thu, May 22nd, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Like to knit, crochet, or do other needle crafts? All are welcome to join this group to learn, work on your latest project, or help a beginner develop their skills. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month at 6 PM in The Story Time Room on the 1st... more

The Life of an Acorn: Oaks and Life in Our Forests

Thu, May 22nd, 6:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

The Jackson County Public Library will host a presentation by Balsam Mountain Trust in the Community Room on Thursday, May 22nd at 6 p.m.  Join us in celebrating International Biodiversity Day by honoring the mighty oak, a cornerstone of our local... more

Tech Time at MCPL

Thu, May 22nd, 10:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Come meet with the Tech Time Digital Navigators! Stop in with your tech questions about phones, devices and laptops. Thursdays from 10am to noon.

Friday, May 23

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, May 23rd, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Storytime is every Friday at 10:30am, but we will have a special guest presenting Bilingual Storytime once a month! Bilingual Storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, and more, in both English and Spanish.   La hora de cuentos es cada viernes,... more

Grow Young Exercise for Adults 50+

Fri, May 23rd, 11:00am
Nantahala Community Library - Topton, NC

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we gather to do the next exercise in the Grow Young Fitness program.  Attendees are welcome to bring optional lightweight dumbbells and stretch bands.The exercises are created for adults over 50, especially for... more

Sit 'n Stitch

Fri, May 23rd, 1:00pm
Nantahala Community Library - Topton, NC

Makers, bring your works-in-progress as we knit, crochet, embroider, quilt or work with clay or jewelry. Whatever the craft, if it can be done in a library setting, bring it! The goal of this gathering is community and shared knowledge. Beginners... more

Friday Films: Nosferatu (2024)

Fri, May 23rd, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Rated R, airing at 1:30 PM in the Community Room. Run time 2h 12m