Jackson County Public Library - Sylva, NC

Fontana Regional Library will be closed for coronavirus prevention starting Tues, March 17 through April 30. If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, call the NC Coronavirus Helpline: 1-866-462-3821. You can now call 211 in NC to get connected to resources in your community or text COVIDNC to 898211 to get alerts on NC COVID-19 updates. - More info about closings

Open six days a week, Sylva's Jackson County Public Library serves the area's full-time and seasonal residents with:

Latest best-sellers
Movies, music, & CDs
Free internet access
Comfortable reading areas
Interactive children's space
Unique area for teens
Information center, wireless internet
Magazines & newspapers

Adults

We have materials & services to satisfy your curiosity, stimulate your imagination, assist with employment, & celebrate diversity. At the Library, you'll find all you need for lifelong learning.

Kids

The library has resources & fun programs designed to ensure that young children will be ready for school & activities for older children to develop new skills and abilities.

Teens

Think the library is just for kids and adults? Think again! Our special Teen programs stimulate creativity & build skills & interests that will carry you into the future.

Technology Services — Computers &
Technology

828-586-2016

County Librarian: Tracy Fitzmaurice

310 Keener Street
Sylva, NC 28779

Fax: 828-631-2943

Library Hours

Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Special Notice

Fontana Regional Library will be closed to the public for coronavirus prevention starting Tuesday March 17th through April 30th.

In evaluating information that indicates that aggressive early social distancing can stop the coronavirus from exponentially spreading, library leadership is making this difficult decision. Currently we plan to reopen on April 16, but will be continually assessing the situation to determine if this date will be extended.
This decision is consistent with Governor Cooper’s call for all public schools to close. The scientific data show that early, aggressive social distancing is vital in slowing the virus’s spread. By not delaying the decision to close, the benefits of social distancing will be maximized.

Overdue fines for materials due during this time will be waived. Additionally, eBooks and eAudiobooks remain available, and streaming video via Kanopy and NCLive is also available. Wi-Fi also extends around the perimeter of library buildings and can generally be picked up from sections of the parking lots.

AARP Tax-Aide has suspended operations of all tax assistance sites effective March 16. Sites will suspend operations until further notice.

For more resources and information, including community resources and response please visit COVID-19 Precautions and Information.