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Macon County Public Library Launches Dial-a-story

Posted: July 28, 2020

The Children’s Department of the Macon County Public Library in Franklin, NC has launched an exciting new program called “Dial-a-Story.” Parents can call 828-634-1128 to hear a story read by one of our children’s librarians. This program was designed with our community in mind and is perfect for families who are trying to avoid extra screen time or do not have internet at home. Stories will be around three minutes long so they are great for bite sized listening and are completely free!
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Coming to Franklin

Posted: June 30, 2020

The Macon County Public Library and the surrounding community has been expressly chosen by the North Carolina Humanities Council to host “Water/Ways” as part of the Museum on Main Street program—a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour six communities in North Carolina from July 14 ,2020 through April 25, 2021.
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Drive Through Job & Resource Fair at Macon County Public Library

Posted: June 5, 2020

The Macon County NCWorks Career Center will hold a Drive-Through Job & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at the Macon County Public Library.

According to NCWorks career center manager, Paula Alter, “A traditional job fair had previously been scheduled for June 19 at the library but Covid-19 changed those plans. We know our area employers want and need to connect with job seekers and vice versa. This type of event will still provide that connection in a no-contact way.”
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Make an Appointment to Visit the Library

Beginning June 1, members of the public can make an appointment to visit any Fontana Regional Library location in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties starting June 8. Appointments are limited to 45 minutes each and can be made by phone up to one week in advance.

Curbside service to pickup reserved items will remain in place for those who prefer that option.
- All people entering library buildings will be required to wear a mask or other face covering.
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Libraries Keep Curbside Service and Get Ready to Add by-Appointment Visits

Fontana Regional Library locations in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties plan to open on a limited by- appointment basis as of June 8 and will begin accepting appointments by phone on June 1.

Patrons may make appointments no more than one week in advance. Curbside service will remain in place for those who do not choose to schedule a time to come into the building. All people entering library buildings will be required to wear a mask or other face covering.
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Libraries Provide Curbside Service Beginning May 18th

All Fontana Regional Library locations in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties will provide curbside pickup service starting the week of Monday, May 18. (Those locations not open on Mondays will begin on Tuesday.) Call your local library to ask about hours for that location and learn more about how curbside service will operate at your library.
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COVID-19 Precautions and Information

All Fontana Regional Library buildings are currently open with some restrictions for coronavirus prevention. Curbside pickup service is available. Please call your local library for more information. Included here, you'll find resources and information about local, state, and federal guidelines regarding Coronavirus prevention and library resources available during this time.
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Free Movement and Mindfulness Resources

Posted: March 18, 2020

Katie Scherrer, a consultant for the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is sharing resources to help our communities "move their bodies and calm their minds."

"I don't believe that social distancing has to equal total isolation," says Katie Scherrer. You can get more information about Katie and STORIES, SONGS, AND STRETCHES!® Inspired by Yoga. Informed by Science on her website storiessongsandstretches.com.
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Student Access and NC Digital - Did You Know?

The Fontana Regional Library System is proud to offer StudentAccess to children attending public school in Jackson, Macon, and Swain County. StudentAccess is a free project that allows your students in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties to access Fontana Regional Library print and electronic resources using their school ID (lunch number), without needing to visit their local library to set up an account. Find out more at your local library!
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Fontana Regional Library joins National Effort to Encourage Health Insurance Enrollment

Posted: December 3, 2019

Fontana Regional Library locations in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties are working with community partners to help people sign up for health insurance. Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance policies closes on December 15. Before then, there are several in-person events to connect people to Certified Application Counselors and Navigators who provide free and unbiased help in choosing and signing up for a plan. Most people in North Carolina who sign up for a plan are eligible for a subsidy that helps pay the premium.
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