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Sylva-- On Wednesday, June 21 at 11 AM, the Jackson County Public Library is hosting Jenna Kranz from Uncomplicated Kitchen for a cooking class. Participants will use our new Charlie Cart, a teaching kitchen on wheels, to cook a meal that costs under $10 to make. This month, learn how to make a customizable BBQ sauce and salad dressing. Registration required by emailing JCPL-Adults@fontanalib.org or calling (828) 586-2016.

As part of a Summer Music Series, the Marianna Black Library presents an evening of acoustic music with local singer/songwriter Liz Nance on Thursday, June 22nd, at 7:00 PM. This is rare chance to see Liz perform in an intimate setting.

Sylva-- The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Leap Into Science Family Night on Thursday, June 22 at 5:00 PM in the Community Room. Work together as a family to explore air, wind, and wind’s effects on various objects. This program is free and open to the public.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. For more information, please call the library at (828) 586-2016. The Jackson County Public Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library.

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, June 15th, 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.

Sylva-- On Mondays, starting June 12 and running through July 24, the Jackson County Public Library will be hosting Teen Time at 3 PM. Join us this summer as we tie dye, learn some easy recipes, run through town to complete The Amazing Race, and work to connect with and build up our community!

Sylva-- On Mondays, at 4 PM, the Jackson County Public Library will be hosting Read With Bailey. To practice accuracy and fluency, and improve confidence in reading, learners can read to Bailey, a certified therapy dog! Bailey and his handler will be available by appointment only each week this summer—Call the Library Youth Services (828)-586-2016 to make an appointment. 

Sylva-- On Thursday, June 15 at 6 PM, the Jackson County Public Library is hosting local jazz quartet The Jazz Cats. This program is in the Community Room and is free of charge.

The Marianna Black Library is kicking off another Summer Music Series on Thursday, June 8th, and is proud to present an evening of old-time and traditional music with Susan Pepper and Tom Estes, at 7:00 PM.  This program is free to the public and all are welcomed.   

Sylva-- On Thursday, June 8 at 1 PM, the Jackson County Public Library is hosting a free mental health seminar facilitated by Vaya  Health. This program is in the Conference Room and is free of charge but registration is required.

Sylva-- On Saturday, June 3 at 3 PM, the Jackson County Public Library is hosting world-renowned flutist Camilla Hoitenga. This program is in the Community Room and is free of charge.

In her second appearance at the Jackson County Public Library, Camilla brings an assortment of flutes to take attendees on a musical journey, playing pieces inspired by both familiar and exotic traditions — as well as by the wings of birds!