Are you ready for the Great American Eclipse? Come celebrate and learn at your library. Check out the many events and activities occurring at your library and around the community in preparation for the Total Solar Eclipse happening August 21st. Learn more about the Eclipse online on our 2017 Solar Eclipse page through our Explore Space guide at fontanalib.org/explore-space.
All of our libraries have free solar eclipse glasses available to the public, while supplies last. Please check with your library to find out when you can pick up your pair! You can view the NASA Eclipse 101 Safety guide for information about how to safely view the solar eclipse.
On Display at Marianna Black Library - Bryson City, NC
This display describes the science of eclipses: how and when they happen, what types there are, and how they can be predicted. It also includes some useful information for those viewing the total eclipse from Bryson City. The exhibit then highlights some of the history of the human observation of eclipses from ancient times to recent.
Eclipse Information
On Display at Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
Resources on display as well as a series of suggestions in preparation for the eclipse.
Eclipses
On Display at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
Eclipse related books and information.
7:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
The fantastical science fiction films of Georges Melies. Combining classic silent films with live music by WNC musicians Tyler Kittle and Michael Libramento.
11:00am & 2:00pm at Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
7:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Join us for "Eclipse Talk" with SCC physics instructor Matt Cass
2:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Viewing and Photography with Roger Bacon
3:00 PM at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Solar Eclipse informational session in the Community Room. Retired WCU professor and avid photographer Roger Bacon will lead a discussion about the history and science of Solar Eclipses, Solar Eclipse safety, and some specific techniques for photographing the Eclipse.
6:00 PM at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
Randi Neff of WNC next and the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill to present a program about the Solar Eclipse. Randi received a grant from the Morehead Planetarium to do this program. She will have a lot of materials to give away. Dr. Amy Fagan (lunar geologist) & Dr. Enrique Gomez (physicist) from WCU will also be on hand for the presentation, and for a Q&A afterwards.
10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, "Night Sky Overview" (10 min) and "NASA's Journey to Mars".
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
10:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Storytime
11:00am at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
For children, an Eclipse-themed storytime.
Planetarium Show
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, "Night Sky Overview" (10 min) and "NASA's Journey to Mars".
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Planetarium Show
1:45pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Planetarium Show
2:30pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Planetarium Show
3:15pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Eclipse Storytime
3:45pm at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
An eclipse themed storytime for elementary aged children, including snacks, activities, and a last minute chance to grab solar eclipse glasses. We'll also have a packet of activities families can take with them for further eclipse exploration at home.
Eclipse Talk
4:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Join us for "Eclipse Talk" with WCU Associate Professor Enrique Gomez, who has witnessed 2 total eclipses in his lifetime- in Mexico City 1991 and in Austria in 1999.
Espectaculo del Planetario con Professor Gomez
6:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
En español, Espectaculo del Planetario con Professor Gomez.
10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, Night Sky Overview (10 min) and New Horizons for a Little Planet" is an introduction to NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
10:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Pre-Eclipse Party
11:00am at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
Join us as we learn about Solar Eclipses, make crafts, play games, and snack on Sunchips and Moonpies!
Planetarium Show
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, Night Sky Overview (10 min) and New Horizons for a Little Planet" is an introduction to NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Planetarium Show
1:45pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
Planetarium Show
2:30pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
Planetarium Show
3:15pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
with Marianna Black Library at the Bryson City Fire Department downtown Bryson City, NC
Join us at the Bryson City Fire Department in downtown Bryson City for Planetarium Programming in our inflatable, portable planetarium.
with Marianna Black Library at the Bryson City Fire Department downtown Bryson City, NC
Join us at the Bryson City Fire Department in downtown Bryson City for Planetarium Programming in our inflatable, portable planetarium.
10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Fest
12:00pm: Find the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library at The Village Green Eclipse Fest- Cashiers, NC
Check out our telescope with solar filter and activities for children, along with all the great fun offered at The Village Green.
Science Festival
1:00pm-4:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Activities, Live Streaming of Eclipse, food, & fun for all.
3:45pm at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
For children, an eclipse-themed afternoon of crafting.
All of our libraries have free solar eclipse glasses available to the public, while supplies last. Please check with your library to find out when you can pick up your pair! You can view the NASA Eclipse 101 Safety guide for information about how to safely view the solar eclipse.
All Month Long
Eclipses: Science and HistoryOn Display at Marianna Black Library - Bryson City, NC
This display describes the science of eclipses: how and when they happen, what types there are, and how they can be predicted. It also includes some useful information for those viewing the total eclipse from Bryson City. The exhibit then highlights some of the history of the human observation of eclipses from ancient times to recent.
Eclipse Information
On Display at Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
Resources on display as well as a series of suggestions in preparation for the eclipse.
Eclipses
On Display at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
Eclipse related books and information.
Wednesday, August 2
A Trip to the Moon and Beyond7:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
The fantastical science fiction films of Georges Melies. Combining classic silent films with live music by WNC musicians Tyler Kittle and Michael Libramento.
Friday, August 4
Planetarium Show11:00am & 2:00pm at Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
Wednesday, August 9
Eclipse Talk7:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Join us for "Eclipse Talk" with SCC physics instructor Matt Cass
Thursday, August 10
Movie: 2001 A Space Odyssey2:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Viewing and Photography with Roger Bacon
3:00 PM at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Solar Eclipse informational session in the Community Room. Retired WCU professor and avid photographer Roger Bacon will lead a discussion about the history and science of Solar Eclipses, Solar Eclipse safety, and some specific techniques for photographing the Eclipse.
Tuesday, August 15
Get Eclipsed with Randi Neff6:00 PM at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
Randi Neff of WNC next and the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill to present a program about the Solar Eclipse. Randi received a grant from the Morehead Planetarium to do this program. She will have a lot of materials to give away. Dr. Amy Fagan (lunar geologist) & Dr. Enrique Gomez (physicist) from WCU will also be on hand for the presentation, and for a Q&A afterwards.
Wednesday, August 16
Planetarium Show10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, "Night Sky Overview" (10 min) and "NASA's Journey to Mars".
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
10:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Storytime
11:00am at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
For children, an Eclipse-themed storytime.
Planetarium Show
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, "Night Sky Overview" (10 min) and "NASA's Journey to Mars".
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Planetarium Show
1:45pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Planetarium Show
2:30pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Planetarium Show
3:15pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, Chronicle of a Journey to Earth (20 Min) let's you travel to a unique planet - to call your Home!
Eclipse Storytime
3:45pm at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
An eclipse themed storytime for elementary aged children, including snacks, activities, and a last minute chance to grab solar eclipse glasses. We'll also have a packet of activities families can take with them for further eclipse exploration at home.
Eclipse Talk
4:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Join us for "Eclipse Talk" with WCU Associate Professor Enrique Gomez, who has witnessed 2 total eclipses in his lifetime- in Mexico City 1991 and in Austria in 1999.
Espectaculo del Planetario con Professor Gomez
6:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
En español, Espectaculo del Planetario con Professor Gomez.
Thursday, August 17
Planetarium Show10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, Night Sky Overview (10 min) and New Horizons for a Little Planet" is an introduction to NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
10:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Pre-Eclipse Party
11:00am at Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC
Join us as we learn about Solar Eclipses, make crafts, play games, and snack on Sunchips and Moonpies!
Planetarium Show
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For children, Night Sky Overview (10 min) and New Horizons for a Little Planet" is an introduction to NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:30am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Planetarium Show
1:45pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
Planetarium Show
2:30pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
Planetarium Show
3:15pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
For adults, "Secrets of the Sun" gives an intimate look at the Sun's role in the life of our solar system. Experience the power of the Sun and it's impact on the planets' and life on earth
Saturday, August 19
Planetarium Showwith Marianna Black Library at the Bryson City Fire Department downtown Bryson City, NC
Join us at the Bryson City Fire Department in downtown Bryson City for Planetarium Programming in our inflatable, portable planetarium.
Sunday, August 20
Planetarium Showwith Marianna Black Library at the Bryson City Fire Department downtown Bryson City, NC
Join us at the Bryson City Fire Department in downtown Bryson City for Planetarium Programming in our inflatable, portable planetarium.
Eclipse Day - Monday, August 21
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity10:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Children's Hands-on Eclipse Activity
11:00am at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Eclipse Fest
12:00pm: Find the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library at The Village Green Eclipse Fest- Cashiers, NC
Check out our telescope with solar filter and activities for children, along with all the great fun offered at The Village Green.
Science Festival
1:00pm-4:00pm at Macon County Public Library - Franklin, NC
Activities, Live Streaming of Eclipse, food, & fun for all.
Tuesday, August 22
Crafternoon- Eclipses3:45pm at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library - Cashiers, NC
For children, an eclipse-themed afternoon of crafting.
