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Grief is often lonely, and groups provide a safe space in a world that doesn't always understand. For those who are ready to share and hear from others at different points in the journey, a support group provides connection for the journey forward.

A staff facilitator aids the group in dialogue and experiences to promote healing. Your presence is important to the group, so we look forward to talking with you about the commitment you make to yourself and others by registering for a support group.

SUMMER MUSIC CONTINUES AT THE MARIANNA BLACK LIBRARY WITH STORY-TELLING AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC BY LEE KNIGHT

As part of a summer series of music, the Marianna Black Library is proud to present the traditional music and storytelling of folklorist Lee Knight on Thursday, July 27th, at 7:00 PM. 

Though the summer is winding down, readers of all ages are still learning this summer as the Marianna Black Library continues this year’s Summer Learning Program.  The 2023 Summer Learning Program is open and free to kids of all ages 0 – 17 with programs, prizes, story times and more.

The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City, in partnership with the VAYA Health, will be hosting an educational series on adult mental health, every fourth Monday of the month throughout the year. Join us in the meeting room for a free course on Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy, Monday, July 24, 2023 from 1-2 p.m.

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 management.

Sylva-- The Jackson County Public Library is hosting the Jackson County Beekeepers Association on Friday, July 21 at 10:30 AM. This program is part of the Summer Learning Program.  Anyone interested in the Summer Learning Program can register by coming to the Youth Services Desk on the first floor of the Library, or go to the link fontanalib.org/summer, or download the Read Squared app.

Sylva-- The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Camping Party Family Night on Thursday, July 27 at 5 PM in the Storytime Room.  If you can't camp-out, why not camp-in? Enjoy an evening full of imagination and fun as we bring the outdoors inside with snacks, crafts, and games for the whole family. This program is free and open to the public.

Sylva-- The Jackson County Public Library is hosting Balsam Mountain Trust on Friday, July 14 at 10:30 AM. This program is limited to 150 people. Tickets for limited events will be distributed when the library opens the morning of the event. This program is part of the Summer Learning Program.

Sylva-- The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Science of Balance Family Night on Thursday, July 20 at 5 PM in the Storytime Room. Work together as a family to explore the science of balance by exploring and manipulating the placement of weight in toys, on structures, and even with people! This program is free and open to the public.

The Marianna Black library has hosted a Community Music Jam in Bryson City for over a decade and the next one will be on Thursday, July 20th, at 6:00 PM 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 Marianna Black Library Summer Learning Program themed weeks continue with Adventures with Animals…In the Jungle, for the week of July 17th -22nd.

School age kids camps are Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm and Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:30 pm with entertaining skills building activities, arts and crafts, games, and more. Swain Soil and Water will provide a special program, “Who’s that Animal,” on Wednesday, July 19th, from 11:00am-12:00pm, for kids to learn how to identify local wildlife!