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Monday, July 14

Free School Lunches at the Macon County Public Library from 11-11:30a.m.

Mon, July 14th, 11:00am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Free School Lunches will be available at 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Monday through Friday from July 1st - Aug. 1st with the exception of July 4th. It will be a first come first serve basis. School cafeteria staff will oversee the handing out of the lunches... more

Read with Bailey

Mon, July 14th, 4:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

To practice accuracy and fluency, and improve confidence in reading, learners can read to Bailey, a certified therapy dog! Bailey and his handler will be available by appointment only - call us to schedule your 15 minute reading session!    

Tuesday, July 15

Social Media Q&A with Lane Merrill

Tue, July 15th, 2:00am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Would you like to learn what social media is and how it works? Would you like to know how to take a flattering selfie to share with your friends and family? Do you have questions about social media safety, or maybe even how to create a social media... more

Family Storytime

Tue, July 15th, 9:30am to 11:00am
MCPL - Franklin, NC

Storytime for ages 0-5

Rock and Read - Summer 2025!

Tue, July 15th, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Let's sing, dance, play, and read together! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in the Storytime Room as we 'Color Your World' with art themed books this summer! Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this fun and exciting program. Afterwards,... more

STEAM Explorers - Wind Chimes

Tue, July 15th, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us to make and decorate your own wind chimes!

Free School Lunches at the Macon County Public Library from 11-11:30a.m.

Tue, July 15th, 11:00am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Free School Lunches will be available at 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Monday through Friday from July 1st - Aug. 1st with the exception of July 4th. It will be a first come first serve basis. School cafeteria staff will oversee the handing out of the lunches... more

Day of Building with Legos and more from 1p.m.-4:30p.m.

Tue, July 15th, 1:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Children can explore building with legos, magna-tiles, and large k-nex from 1-4:30p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

Artrageous (Summer 2025)

Tue, July 15th, 4:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Let's get creative together! We will be exploring different creative projects and mediums each week, learning the skills to create fun and imaginative artwork. Join us, and don't be afraid to get a little messy!

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Tue, July 15th, 7:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

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 Valley Group of AA - Saturday at 9 AM - Open Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions... more

Wednesday, July 16

Pollinators in our Gardens with Tammara Talley at 10a.m.

Wed, July 16th, 10:00am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

 Tammara from 4H will be presenting a program about pollinators in our gardens at 10a.m. on July 16th. During this activity she will teach children about the importance of pollinators and insects in our environment.  Kids will have the opportunity... more

Storytime

Wed, July 16th, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join Miss Paige Wednesdays for a morning of stories and fun!

Free School Lunches at the Macon County Public Library from 11-11:30a.m.

Wed, July 16th, 11:00am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Free School Lunches will be available at 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Monday through Friday from July 1st - Aug. 1st with the exception of July 4th. It will be a first come first serve basis. School cafeteria staff will oversee the handing out of the lunches... more

Camp, Cook, Play with Kaiya Pickens for ages 8-12

Wed, July 16th, 11:30am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Kaiya Pickens, with the NC Cooperative Extension office, will present a class for children ages 8-12 educating on nutrition and activity and participants will make a healthy snack. Class will last for 45 minutes. 

Family Concert and Ice Cream Social

Wed, July 16th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Brought to you by the Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, join us for Just Jazzin' Around, featuring the Gary Motley Trio. They will introduce jazz in a fun and interactive program designed for young audiences, but perfect for music lovers of... more