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Checkout a backpack at MCPL

Posted: August 11, 2015

Recently, Macon County Public Library received a donation of ten new, fully stocked backpacks, to check-out for day hikes around Franklin and Macon County. The packs and their contents were the gift of North Carolina State University student Kaitlyn Sutton.
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Scott Watkins Fine Photography at MCPL

Posted: July 31, 2015

Scott Watkins Fine Photography, presented by Franklin Picture Framing, will be on display in the Macon County Public Library Meeting Room during the month of August. A reception held Friday August 7th between 5:00 - 7:00pm. Join us for refreshments and meet the artist.
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Meet Some “Interesting Invertebrates” at Your Local Library

Posted: July 20, 2015

The Fontana Regional Library is excited to host the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as they present the children’s program, “Interesting Invertebrates.” Children will meet live invertebrates such as millipedes, crayfish, tarantulas, scorpions and Madagascar hissing cockroaches in an up-close, safe look at animals without backbones. The program will be held at the following times and locations:
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Old Fashioned Play Builds Readiness Skills

During this summer’s heat wave, families have been struggling to find ways to keep children busy. Instead of turning on the television, computer, or a movie, give your child time for imaginative play.

Read more to get tips for activities to help boost your child's self-regulation skills and help prepare them for a return to school- or their first year! Don't forget to keep reading over the summer; there's still time to sign up and join in at Fontana Regional Library's Summer Reading Program!
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You can help show your support for the Library by coming to the Macon County Budget Hearing!

Posted: June 5, 2015
Were you one of the 230,000 people who came to one of Macon County’s libraries last year? Did you:
- check out a book?
- use a computer or wi-fi?
- learn something new at a storytime or other event?
- get answers to your questions?
- host a meeting or tutoring session?
- have your taxes completed?
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Check Out a Telescope to View the Night Sky

Posted: June 4, 2015

The Astronomy Club of Asheville has donated a high-quality table-top telescope to the Macon County Public Library to use for programs and to check out to patrons for their own use.
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Summer Music Series Begins June 11 at Marianna Black Library

Posted: June 1, 2015

Media Contact: Jeff Delfield - (828) 488-3030 x28

The Marianna Black Library is kicking off another Summer Music Series on Thursday, June 11th, and is proud to present the traditional music of Larry Barnett and Blue Smith at 7:00 PM.
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Technology and Computer Classes are Available at a Library Near you!

Posted: May 19, 2015

The Macon County Public Library is pleased to announce the June 2015 schedule for computer classes.

These classes, like all Fontana Regional Library sponsored technology/computer classes and workshops, are free to the public.
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Cherokee Language Documentary and Panel Discussion

Posted: May 15, 2015

Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library

Media contact: Ben Woody (bwoodyfontanalib.org)
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Iotla Little Library installation next week

Posted: April 27, 2015

Little Library at Franklin Town Hall
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