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Hudson Library received a $5,000 Mountain Findings Grant. The library will use this money to enhance youth programming and collection materials. These items include Legos, craft supplies, educational DVDs, audiobooks for children, eAudiobooks and eBooks for children, educational beginner reader books, and curriculum kits that are a great resource for parents and teachers.

by Jessica Gunter, Administrative Assistant / Health Sciences
Southwestern Community College

On October 22, 2016, as part of the Campaign for a new Marianna Black Library, area residents were able to participate in a hot air balloon fundraiser, sponsored by Re/Max Awensasa Realty, in Bryson City. This fundraiser was a huge success, with some folks coming to take flight and others just wanting to watch! Thanks to Chester and Karen Bartlett, of Re/Max Awenasa Realty, for making all the arrangements and a special thanks to Darnell Farms for hosting this wonderful event!

The Read Local Book Fairs continue to be big events for communities served by The Fontana Regional system. In November 2016, Macon County Public Library hosted their 3rd annual Fair, while Jackson County Public Library went forward with their 2nd annual program. In addition, the Marianna Black Library in Swain County wrapped up the offering with their inaugural Fair.

Fontana Regional Library joins with the American Library Association to celebrate Banned Books Week September 25-October 1, 2016. The annual observance honors the freedom to read and highlights cases in which that freedom has been challenged or limited.

Kids ages 2-7: come check out ABCmouse at the library! After a successful two week trial run at our Jackson County Public Library, it was decided that all six locations would receive free access to the website (and app) for library patrons. With over 5,000 learning activities and 650 lessons, ABCmouse is the online tool for early learning. Come visit one of our libraries today and let us help you and your children begin their Learning Paths.

The Jackson County Public Library will be offering a class on Twitter on Wednesday, September 14th at 5:45 PM. In this class, participants will learn how to create a Twitter account, how to post, how to follow, and many other aspects of the social media platform Twitter. This class is free of charge.
 
The class will be led by  Library staff members Tim Tweed and Sarah Beckmann.