Join us as the sun sets! Local and regional performers share their music in the Library Amphitheater. Rain location: Rogow Room at the Library. Raised in Western North Carolina, Hannah Kaminer is a singer-songwriter who infuses Appalachian and country traditions into her songs of love, loss, and home. On the heels of a 2024 album release, […]
Come visit our booth at the 9th annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! Riverfest is a free, family-friendly festival with live local music, hands-on educational activities from many local organizations, and interactive displays about the French Broad River! There will be free tubing for everyone, food trucks, and more. We'll be there with a scavenger hunt […]
"Stagecoach Mary" Fields - performed by Becky Stone HISTORY ALIVE 2024 - Through the Looking Glass - Image or Truth? Hear their stories in their own words. The Wild West is an iconic image of America's westward expansion - we envision conflicts between settlers and Indians, farmers and ranchers and cowboys and townsfolk. Rarely do […]
Have you ever wanted to read some of the world's greatest authors of literature, philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology, but would like a context for discussing the content? The Great Books Discussion Group at the Transylvania County Library has been meeting for over 30 years and explores a wide variety of selections from works […]
Tuesday Schedule: 10:00 - 10:30 Babies & Toddlers (birth - 2 years) 10:30 - 10:50 Activity Time 11:00 - 11:30 Preschoolers (3-5 years) Join us for stories, songs, movement, activities and more as we celebrate and promote early and emergent literacy at the Transylvania County Library! Ages listed are typical ranges for the group storytimes. […]
The Noontime Notions series continues on June 18th with Ashley Hobbs, a bear biologist from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, presenting "Are you Bear-Wise?". The program will begin at noon in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library. Noontime Notions programs feature authors, performers, and presenters providing engaging notions for consideration, enjoyment, and discovery. […]
Charles Dickens by Larry Bounds HISTORY ALIVE 2024 - Through the Looking Glass - Image or Truth? Hear their stories in their own words. Ever since Charles Dickens published his first novel in 1836, his readers have enjoyed his vivid characters, exciting plots and his enthralling views of Victorian British life that celebrated the era's […]
Welcome to Out & About Storytime! Join us for an early literacy celebration! The Library's Youth Services staff is taking our classic storytime out of the building and into the community with stories, movement, and songs for children five and under with their parents and caregivers. On the 3rd Wednesday of each month we'll be […]
Mark Lippard will be performing a fast-paced comedy show with incredible juggling, trick unicycling, fire eating, balance and fun-filled audience participation. The show is suitable for all ages and is guaranteed to be a memorable experience!
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children can drop in to the kids area and read aloud to a furry pal! Benefits of reading with a dog: Non-judgmental audience Relaxing, low pressure setting Positive experience with reading Builds confidence & reading skills The Library uses volunteers […]
An Earthworm's Life: From Soil to Science - A Comparative Adventure Let's discover how worms live and grow, comparing their life cycle to that of plants and humans. By observing their habitats, participants will unravel the mysteries of life and the curiosity of all living things. Registration is required. Stop by or call the Kids […]
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 […]
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