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  • All Fontana Regional Library Locations will be closed Thursday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday.

  • FRL Board of Trustees meeting on July 9th, 2024 will take place at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

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Monday, July 8

Mah Jong

Mon, July 8th, 1:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join a friendly Mah Jongg game at the Library. We welcome players of all levels for an afternoon of friendly play and banter. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene to ensure your spot. 828-508-1404. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, July 9

Friends of Panthertown: Leave No Trace

Tue, July 9th, 10:30am
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

The Friends of Panthertown team will teach us how to apply the 7 principles on how to enjoy the outdoors, and how what you do today will keep it for other to enjoy in the future!

Rock & Read

Tue, July 9th, 10:30am
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

This will be a time to get up and dance, shake, and wiggle as we share stories, songs, and rhymes for kids of all ages!    

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy

Tue, July 9th, 1:30pm
Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course  examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative  treatments will be the focus of symptom... more

iPad / iPhone Users Group

Tue, July 9th, 3:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Join us for this monthly gathering of Apple device users to learn the tips and tricks for using iOS devices. Attendees will explore iOS technology trends together to get the most value from their Apple devices. Please call the Library 828-586-2016... more

Scrabble Smackdown!

Tue, July 9th, 3:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Join us each Tuesday during the month of July at 3:00 to test your vocabulary and spelling skills against other players from our community!  The games are free and open to all ages, and Scrabble boards and tiles will be provided. Come prepared to... more

Adventures in Art

Tue, July 9th, 3:00pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Let’s go on an ART adventure! We will explore with a variety of supplies and styles each week.

Harry Potter Wand-Making Event

Tue, July 9th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Marianna Black Library - Bryson City, NC

Kids (ages 8-18) are invited to come and make a Harry Potter inspired wand while enjoying a refreshing glass of Polyjuice Potion and Hogwarts theme music. Design a wand handle with hot glue, glue ornate antique looking beads, and paint your wand... more

Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, July 9th, 4:00pm
All Locations

The Board of Trustees shall hold regular bimonthly meetings on the second Tuesdays of January, March, May, July, September, and November. All meetings will be at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise notified. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the... more

Adult Grief Workshop: Writing to Find our Way - The art of creative writing

Tue, July 9th, 5:30pm
Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

In grief, there is no right way; we can write to find our way. Finding a narrative for the disorienting experience of loss strengthens connection to the self and others. Join us for a guided creative writing experience focussed on self-reflection... more

Cashiers Valley Group of AA

Tue, July 9th, 7:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Cashiers Valley Group of AA - Monday at 8:30 AM - Big Book Study - Open Meeting 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... more

Wednesday, July 10

Tech Time

Wed, July 10th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC

Each Wednesday of the month, digital navigators will host Tech Time drop-in program with the goal to assist attendees with basic smartphone, laptop, iPad and tablet skills. Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device.... more

YS Planetarium shows for children (4 shows) between 10a.m.-1p.m.

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

From 10a.m. to 1p.m. there will be four showings of a program in our inflatable planetarium.  The show will be between 20-30 minutes long for children. 

Summertime Storytime

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

Adventure begins at the library through good stories. Join our weekly storytime for books, songs, crafts, and fun!

LEGO Adventures

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

Come on a LEGO adventure with us to build, create, play, and have fun! Can you complete the LEGO challenge?  (Young children will need adult assistance.)