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SUMMARY:World Affairs Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the complex currents shaping our world? Yearning to engage in meaningful discussions about global issues? Join the World Affairs Book Club\, where passionate readers and engaged citizens delve into thought-provoking books that illuminate international politics\, economics\, and culture. Dive into the latest bestseller on climate change\, dissect a historical analysis of a global conflict\, or explore the social fabric of a distant land – all through the lens of engaging literature.  Vibrant group discussions foster understanding\, challenge perspectives\, and spark lively debate. Open to all\, regardless of background or expertise\, the World Affairs Book Club is a welcoming space to learn\, connect\, and become more informed global citizens. \nBooks to be discussed can be placed on hold through the North Carolina Cardinal system and will be delivered to the Transylvania County Library for you to check out.  The group meets from 10:00 am to 11:30 on the third Thursday of most months in the Connestee Conference Room on the second floor of the Library (except when the Library is closed). \nSo\, pick up a book\, grab a coffee\, and start a journey to explore the world\, one chapter at a time!  Contact Hale Durant to confirm titles as discussion titles can change based on book availability.  Upcoming books for discussion (updated 1/13/26): \nJanuary                        Atul Gawande                            Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End \nFebruary                      Siddharth Kara                          Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives \nMarch                           Yanis Varoufakis                       Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism             \nApril                              Scott Anderson                         King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris\, Delusion and Catastrophic  \n                                                                                              Miscalculation \nMay                               Michael McFaul                        Autocrats vs. Democrats: China\, Russia\, America\, and the New Global Disorder \nJune                              Stacy Schiff                                The Revolutionary: Sam Adams \nJuly                               Chen Quifan and Kai-Fu Lee  AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future \nIf you need help placing a hold for the books\, feel free to contact any library staff member. \nFor any additional information or questions\, email Hale Durant or call 828-884-3151 x 1805
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/world-affairs-book-club/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Connestee Conference Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 S Gaston St\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:TVS • Bookmobile
DESCRIPTION:The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read!\nTransylvania Vocational Services: 11 Mountain Industrial Dr\, Brevard\, NC 28712\nDriving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire\, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops are made at child care centers\, senior centers\, outlying community centers and post offices. Home bound patrons are also visited upon request. The bookmobile is a public library branch on wheels containing approximately 3600 frequently changed items for both adults and children. Books checked out on the Bookmobile are free. All you need is a library card! Patrons can register for a free library card on the bookmobile with the proper ID. Books checked out from the bookmobile can be returned to the main library. Likewise books checked out at the main library can be returned to the Bookmobile. For more information\, reserves\, or requests\, please call 884-3151 ext. 1825 or email Brenda Ivers.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/tvs-bookmobile-2/2026-04-16/
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Meetup: Pre-1850 U.S. Genealogy Research
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16: Pre-1850 U.S. Genealogy Research\n1-2:30 pm \nMeetup with other genealogy enthusiasts every third Thursday of the month in the NC Room\, 2nd floor.\nWe’ll view recorded learning sessions on select genealogy topics and discuss.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/genealogy-meetup-pre-1850-u-s-genealogy-research/
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CATEGORIES:Local History
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SUMMARY:ecoEXPLORE Program: Botany Season
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational program with The North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home. Ever wonder why some trees lose their leaves in the winter and others don’t? Or why almost all plants are green? At this program\, we’ll answer these questions and more! We’ll also make DIY plant presses together\, go on a a plant scavenger hunt\, and venture outside to see what’s growing! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program and find out what makes a plant a plant\, how plants make their own food\, where different plants can be found\, and much more. This program is geared for ages 5 to 13. \nScientists need YOUR help in studying animals everywhere\, including your own backyard! Join the crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it: https://www.ecoexplore.net/
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/ecoexplore-program-botany-season-3/
LOCATION:Freeman Storytime Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\,\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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SUMMARY:Mending Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, drop-in get-together as we work to repair favorite clothing items in need of a little TLC. Bring an item that requires fixing for guidance – from worn-out socks and sweaters to torn jeans and non-clothing repairs. Shiloh Broadway\, our handy and creative facilitator\, will help guide us through the process of mending old garments and preventing them from ending up in the landfill. Supplies for this event are provided by Newfound Artisan. \nThis program is free and registration is not required.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/mending-circle-8/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:1st floor of the Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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