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Monday, July 21

Healthy Little Chefs for ages 5-8 with Kirstyn Smotherman (pre-registration required)

Mon, July 21st, 3:00pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Children ages 5-8 will learn to cook and make nutritious foods with Kirstyn Smotherman of the Macon County Public Health Department. Class limited to 12 children and pre-registration is required.

Read with Bailey

Mon, July 21st, 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 22

Family Storytime

Tue, July 22nd, 9:30am to 11:00am
MCPL - Franklin, NC

Storytime for ages 0-5

Rock and Read - Summer 2025!

Tue, July 22nd, 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

Board Game Day

Tue, July 22nd, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

The board game battle royale continues. Choose your game from a wide selection and let the family friendly games begin!

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

Tue, July 22nd, 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

PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound

Tue, July 22nd, 1:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the impact of trauma. Highlighted are treatment options and self-care... more

Artrageous (Summer 2025)

Tue, July 22nd, 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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, July 22nd, 4:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Calling all teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. The library will host games every other Tuesday from 4-6 pm. Come along with us as we solve mysteries, slay dragons, and explore dungeons. All you need to... more

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Tue, July 22nd, 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 23

Planetarium Show for Families at 10a.m.

Wed, July 23rd, 10:00am
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

Planetarium Show for families at 10a.m.

Storytime

Wed, July 23rd, 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 23rd, 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 23rd, 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. 

Tech Time at Hudson Library

Wed, July 23rd, 1:00pm
Hudson Library - Highlands, NC

On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 1-3 PM, digital navigators will host a Tech Time drop-in time at Hudson Library with the goal to assist attendees with basic smartphone, laptop, iPad and tablet skills. Tech Time sessions offer one-... more