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Applications Open for Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet Series

Posted: October 12, 2015

The North Carolina Poetry Society is accepting applications for its Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet Series, a program to bring student poets together with Distinguished Poet mentors.
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Macon Aero Modelers to host Benefit for Friends of MCPL

Posted: October 6, 2015

Macon Aero Modelers will be hosting an invitational RC fly-in event Saturday October 17th at the Otto Aerodrome with proceeds to benefit Friends of the Macon County Public Library.
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Intro to Word and Basic Digital Security Classes at JCPL

Posted: October 5, 2015

The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will offer a basic introduction to Microsoft Word on Wednesday, October 7th at 5:45 PM and a computer class called "Keeping Safe and Secure in the Digital Age" on Wednesday, October 14th at 5:45 PM.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Wednesday, October 7 at 5:45pm
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Sean Gaskell Kora Concert at JCPL

Posted: September 29, 2015

The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a musical concert featuring Sean Gaskell on Thursday, October 1st at 6 PM in the Community Room. This program is free of charge.
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A Dog Taught My Child to Love to Read!?

September is library card sign-up month and Snoopy, the world-famous beagle, is the honorary chair. But what does a dog have to do with a library or even reading? More than you would expect!

Several libraries throughout the Fontana Region host a therapy dog in the children’s area on a regular basis. At these programs, children have the opportunity to read to the therapy dog. Recent research has shown that when a child reads to a therapy dog it has a positive effect on the child’s reading skills. Read more to find out more about how reading to therapy dogs can be beneficial and how you can take part.
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Books on Tap event to raise much needed funds for MCPL

Posted: September 14, 2015

The Friends of the Macon County Public Library will be hosting a "Books on Tap" fundraiser for the Macon County Public Library on Thursday, October 1st from 5:30-7:30pm at the Lazy Hiker Brewing Company in Franklin, NC.

Why a fundraiser for the Library?
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A library card is the coolest card – September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Fontana Regional Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most import school supply of all – a free library card.

Download an application or stop by your library to pick one up and get your library card today! Read more to find out what doors your library card can unlock.
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Wild Critter Adventures at MCPL

Posted: September 1, 2015

The “Wild Critter Adventures” photography exhibit features photos and video a variety of different wildlife behaviors and images taken by Ed and Cindy Boos and will be on display in the meeting room at Macon County Public Library throughout the month of September. Critters displayed include mammals such as grizzly, bears
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North Carolina Storytelling Guild Tells All!

Posted: August 26, 2015

Members of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild are bringing their stories into at least one library in each of the 100 counties of North Carolina during September. T
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Ready for School?

It's that time of year again! Back to school!

Preparations for school may include a new backpack, various school supplies, and a new pair of shoes. However, have you thought about what you can do to prepare your child for learning at school? It is not too late to work on strengthening learning and social skills needed for school success. Read more for tips to help your child navigate the back-to-school rush.
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