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Community Music Jam

The Marianna Black library has hosted a Community Music Jam in Bryson City for nearly two decades! They are typically held on the library front patio, if weather permits, or in the library auditorium.  Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - is invited to join. This is an opportunity for both beginners and veteran musicians to join a traditional 'jam circle' and play along with others – learning old time traditional tunes or sharing them with others. The jam is facilitated by Larry Barnett, of Sawmill Creek Porch Band.

It begins with Larry calling out a tune and its key signature, and then the group plays it together. Everyone in the circle gets a chance to choose a tune for the group to play together. The community jams offer a chance for musicians of all ages and levels of ability to share music they have learned with other musicians, or learn old time traditional songs.

The Community Music Jams are offered to the public each 1st and 3rd Thursday during the spring, summer, and fall months. Marianna Black Library, a member of the Fontana Regional Library, is located in Downtown Bryson City at the corner of Academy and Rector. For more information or driving directions call the library at (828) 488-3030. 
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 6:00pm

Location

Marianna Black Library



28713


Community Music Jam

The Marianna Black library has hosted a Community Music Jam in Bryson City for nearly two decades! They are typically held on the library front patio, if weather permits, or in the library auditorium. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - is invited to join. This is an opportunity for both beginners and veteran musicians to join a traditional 'jam circle' and play along with others – learning old time traditional tunes or sharing them with others. The jam is facilitated by Larry Barnett, of Sawmill Creek Porch Band.

It begins with Larry calling out a tune and its key signature, and then the group plays it together. Everyone in the circle gets a chance to choose a tune for the group to play together. The community jams offer a chance for musicians of all ages and levels of ability to share music they have learned with other musicians, or learn old time traditional songs.

The Community Music Jams are offered to the public each 1st and 3rd Thursday during the spring, summer, and fall months. Marianna Black Library, a member of the Fontana Regional Library, is located in Downtown Bryson City at the corner of Academy and Rector. For more information or driving directions call the library at (828) 488-3030. 
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 6:00pm

Location

Marianna Black Library



28713


Snow open late

Macon County Public Library, Jackson County Library, and Marianna Black Library will open at 12:00 on Monday, January 13th.

Library Assistant I (Circulation)

Library Assistant I (Circulation)

Marianna Black Library

  • Start Date: May 20, 2024
  • Starting Salary: $9.75 per hour
  • Employment Type: Part-time

The Marianna Black Library is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to fill the part-time position of Library Assistant I. The ideal candidate for the Library Assistant I will be a team player who can provide library services to meet the needs of the public.  If you thrive in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining a friendly and helpful attitude, this may be the job for you.  

Qualifications required for the Library Assistant I include a High School Diploma or GED.  One year of customer service experience is required.  One year of library experience is preferred.  The successful candidate should have a commitment to quality customer service with excellent communication skills.  Strong technology skills and the ability to give attention to detail are a must.  A familiarity with current reading trends is needed.  Preference will be given to those with previous library experience and those who can work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities for the Library Assistant I include checking materials in and out, creating, updating, and maintaining library user records, and collecting fines and fees.  The Library Assistant I assists patrons in locating materials and using the library catalog, assists with readers’ advisory service for patrons, shelves library materials and keeps shelves in order.  

The Library Assistant I is a part-time position of 25 hours per week with evening and weekend work required.  Starting salary is $9.75 per hour accompanied by paid leave and retirement benefits.  After a probationary period, new hire will receive an increase in salary.

Applicants should complete and submit the Fontana Regional Library application located on this page.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information and application procedure please contact:

Jeff Delfield, County Librarian
Marianna Black Library
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
jdelfield@fontanalib.org

 

Marianna Black Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.

Fontana Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. While the Library is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.

Swain County Training

Marianna Black Library & Headquarters will be closed Mon, Nov. 6 for staff training.

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