Join the Winter Library Challenge! All ages can participate. Pick up an age specific challenge card at the Library beginning December 1, then read and play along with us all winter long! Return your completed card by January 31 and be entered in a prize raffle. Raffle drawings will be held on February 1. You […]
Bring your preschooler to meet Flossy the Flossasaurus from Transylvania Public Health’s children’s dental program, Healthy Smiles. Children will learn about the importance of their teeth and how to take care of them through fun stories and activities. This program is for children ages 2 to 5 years along with their parents and caregivers. The […]
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. […]
Join us for an educational program with The North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, our area's many different types of birds, what they eat, why some birds migrate, plus much more! This program […]
Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and the Transylvania County Library, Living in the Mountains is a five-part educational series exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Part Two: Understanding Wells, Septic Systems & Radon Transylvania County Environmental Health will deliver a presentation on septic tank systems and […]
Teens in grades 6-12 can stop by the Teen Space area at the Library and get creative with our monthly activities. Available all month long. February's activity is creating a suncatcher with glass beads.
"Appalachian Quilting Through the Years" With members of the Western North Carolina Quilters Guild Thursday, February 1 6-7 pm Rogow Room, Transylvania County Library Transylvania County area quilters will describe the journey of quilting from a craft born out of necessity to the art that it has become today in the setting of southern Appalachia. […]
Book discussion. This monthly book discussion group meets in the Activity Room at College Walk Retirement Center on the first Friday of most months at 10:30 am to discuss books selected by participants. Click HERE to view a full list of dates and book titles.
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 […]
Our Raving Readers Book Club is for strong independent readers approximately 10 - 13 years of age who are always looking for the next good book. We read a variety of genres and look forward to lively discussions every other month. Anyone who would enjoy and is capable of reading the selected books are welcome […]
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. […]
High school students and families will especially appreciate this workshop, but anyone preparing for the college process is welcome! Learn about the opportunities for students and families to pay for 2 and 4 year college programs, including how to find scholarships and successfully complete the new, revised FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You will […]
Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and the Transylvania County Library, Living in the Mountains is a five-part educational series exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Part Three: Planning & Planting for Erosion Sooner or later, gravity catches up with everything, and that could include your soil […]
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 […]
Warm up with some hot cocoa while making crafts during this drop-in event! We will have three crafts to choose from - make one or make all! This program is recommended for kids ages 3 & up.
A ukulele open music session is held from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Rogow Community Room every 2nd Thursday. This inter-generational program is open to all ages. The recommended minimum age is 7, though we require that anyone under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult. Dates & Themes Monthly themes/songs are chosen […]
11:00 am Family Storytime (birth - 5 years) 11:30 am Craft Time Join us for stories, songs, movement and more as we celebrate and promote early and emergent literacy at the Transylvania County Library! Same theme and craft as Tuesday storytime. More About Early and Emergent Literacy Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, in all stages of development […]
The Seed Library is a collection of seeds that you can take from to plant and grow at home. Stop by and see what’s in stock! Find out more about our seed library here.
Do you like to play chess? Looking for a partner to play with? Come to our monthly open chess play on the 2nd Monday of each month from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. The Library will have chess boards set out on the main floor of the library. Pick a board, play with a friend (new […]
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 Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Balsam Grove Community Center: 8732 Parkway Rd, Balsam Grove, NC 28708 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Broad River Terrace: 51 Kimzey Cir, Brevard, NC 28712 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops are […]
Are you looking for a job? Do you need help with your job search, resume writing, or interviewing skills? A Career Advisor from the NCWorks Career Center will be in the Reference Area at the library to assist job seekers with their job search efforts. Assistance filling out job applications, creating professional resumes, and preparing […]
Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and the Transylvania County Library, Living in the Mountains is a five-part educational series exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Part Four: Coping with Loss of Electricity Worried about saying the “S” word this winter? Having not experienced snow in the […]
Family History Third Thursday: Mini-Workshop & Social Hour every third Thursday of the month 1:00 pm 2nd floor, North Carolina Room Meet up with other genealogy enthusiasts every third Thursday of the month in the North Carolina Room for a 15 minute educational session highlighting a family history research resource, followed by time to share […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Champion Park: Main St, Rosman, NC 28772 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops are made at […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and the Transylvania County Library, Living in the Mountains is a five-part educational series exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Part Five: Wildlife Control for Your Landscape Living in harmony with nature means a lot more than just putting out bird […]
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 […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Eastatoe Community Center: 76 Clay Pole Rd, Rosman, NC 28772 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops […]
Harriet Fearless when it comes to gaining her freedom, Harriet Tubman risks her own life and marriage to escape slavery. Discovering that freedom is less meaningful while others are still enslaved, Harriet undertakes the dangerous mission to help family and friends reach freedom as well. This biopic sheds light on a remarkable woman who was […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Quebec Community Center: 11846 Rosman Hwy. Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Transylvania Regional Hospital: 260 Hospital Dr, Brevard, NC 28712 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops are […]
On the 4th Monday of every month (except when Library is closed for holiday), children in grades K-5 can enjoy creative play by building from the monthly theme or free building. Books will be available for inspiration. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend along with their children. At the end of each session, a […]
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. […]
Take some time out of your week and get crafty with us! We’ll explore a different craft technique at each of these programs on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Each session will include light instruction and a bit of guidance as you explore your creative side. These programs are for adults, and registration is […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Little River Baptist Church: 51 Little River Church Rd. Penrose, NC 28766 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. […]
Are you looking for a job? Do you need help with your job search, resume writing, or interviewing skills? A Career Advisor from the NCWorks Career Center will be in the Reference Area at the library to assist job seekers with their job search efforts. Assistance filling out job applications, creating professional resumes, and preparing […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Blantyre Baptist Church: State Rd 1501, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops […]
New to Medicare? Join us Wednesday, February 28 at noon for "Medicare 101." Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) & NC Cooperative Extension will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties, and ways to save money. This program is free and open to the public. Residents who are new to Medicare, […]
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Anchor Baptist Church: 3232 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops […]
Teens in grades 6-12 can stop by the Teen Space area at the Library and get creative with our monthly activities. Available all month long. March's activity is creating a paper cup bouncing bunny.
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Eastatoe Community Center: 76 Clay Pole Rd, Rosman, NC 28772 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile stops […]
Book discussion. This monthly book discussion group meets in the Activity Room at College Walk Retirement Center on the first Friday of most months at 10:30 am to discuss books selected by participants. Click HERE to view a full list of dates and book titles.
212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712
