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There are currently 2 announcements posted affecting service at Macon County Public Library, including 1 region-wide service interruption. Visit the Closings page for more information.
  • All Fontana Regional Library Locations will be closed Friday, April 18th for the Good Friday holiday.

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Thursday, April 24

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

Thu, April 24th, 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 April 24th, 2025 at 3:30p.m. Class will be limited to 12 children ages 5-8. Pre-registration required. Class will last... more

Kids Zone: Afterschool Fun!

Thu, April 24th, 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

Teen Anime Day - Starts @ 3:30 pm

Thu, April 24th, 3:30pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Teen Graphic Novel Club

Thu, April 24th, 4:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join the library for a weekly graphic novel club! We will each pick our own individual book to read, and the following week we will have a small discussion of what you read. We will also enjoy several PG friendly anime movies and / or tv series! 

REACH Jeans 4 Justice Exhibition and Reception

Thu, April 24th, 5:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Experience breathtaking designs and student written testimonies from folks who have faced sexual assault in our community or shared their insights into healthy relationships, consent, and sexual assault. The student art will be on display... more

Sylva Stitchers

Thu, April 24th, 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

Tech Time at MCPL

Thu, April 24th, 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, April 25

Art Exhibition: Elena Kister

Fri, April 25th, 10:00am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Please stop by the library from April 22-May 2 during library hours to view a selection of paintings by local artist Elena Kister. Elena came to Cashiers from Kyiv, Ukraine (at the beginning of the recent Russian invasion) to live with family. She... more

Tech Time

Fri, April 25th, 10:00am
Nantahala Community Library - Topton, NC

Come bring your tech questions or your devices that need troubleshooting. We'll try to help you out!

Bilingual Storytime

Fri, April 25th, 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

Community Coffee with the Mayor: Agenda Items covered at the April Town Board Meeting

Fri, April 25th, 11:00am
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

One Friday a month from March-October at 11:00 AM, the library hosts a talk / Q... more

Grow Young Exercise for Adults 50+

Fri, April 25th, 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, April 25th, 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: Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)

Fri, April 25th, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Two dimwits search for their missing car after a wild night they can't remember. Rated PG-13, airing at 1:30 PM in the Community Room. Runtime 1h 23m.  

Blue Ridge Garden Quest

Fri, April 25th, 2:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Come out this summer for a multi-part gardening workshop led by agriculturist Kenda Woodburn! The Southern Blue Ridge Mountain area has one of the most diverse temperate regions on the planet. We have the highest mountain peaks in eastern North... more