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SUMMARY:Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Schedule:\n10:00 – 10:30 Babies & Toddlers (birth – 2 years)\n10:30 – 10:50 Activity Time\n11:00 – 11:30 Preschoolers (3 – 5 years) \nJoin 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. We realize that there will be some individual variance and we ask that you pay attention to your child’s signals to know what they are ready for\, or ask us if you are not sure. \nActivity Time weekly schedule:\n1st week of the month: Building\n2nd week of the month: Craft\n3rd week of the month: Dance\n4th week of the month: Art\nIf there is a 5th Tuesday in the month\, we will have a surprise activity! \n\nMore About Early and Emergent Literacy \nBabies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, in all stages of development with their parents and caregivers are welcome to our morning of celebration. Children start to learn language from the day they are born. As they grow and develop\, their speech and language skills become increasingly more complex. During early speech and language development\, children learn skills that are important to the development of literacy (reading and writing). This stage\, known as emergent literacy\, begins at birth and continues through the preschool years. \nFrom birth\, babies listen to language patterns in everyday speech\, as well as in rhyming\, chanting\, and singing – all of these play an important part in literacy development. As they develop\, children see and interact with print in everyday situations. In everything from books and magazines to grocery lists\, whether at home or in preschool\, they are (and should be) encountering language in print well before they start elementary school. \nParents can see their child’s growing appreciation and enjoyment of print as they begin to recognize words that rhyme\, scribble with crayons\, point out street signs and symbols\, and name some letters of the alphabet. Gradually\, children combine what they know about speaking and listening with what they know about print and become ready to learn to read and write. \nThat’s what storytime at the library is all about!
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/tuesday-storytimes-weekly-activity-4/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Freeman Storytime Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\,\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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SUMMARY:Noontime Notions - I Found a Baby Racoon! Now What?! Wildlife Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:The Noontime Notions series continues. 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. The program is made possible by the Friends of the Library and will last approximately one hour. \nI found an injured or sick animal in the wild! What should I do next? This conversation covers how to safely assess a situation\, recognize signs of distress or injury\, and avoid unintentionally harming an injured wild animal or yourself.   Attendees will learn practical steps to take if they find an injured animal and aim to promote responsible\, humane action that gives wildlife the best chance of recovery and return to its natural habitat.\n\nSarah Clayton teaches Animal Science at Brevard High School and is a local wildlife rehabilitator licensed by NC Wildlife Commission. She has been rehabilitating wildlife for over 10 years in North Carolina.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/noontime-notions-i-found-a-baby-racoon-now-what-wildlife-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bookmobile • Laurel Village
DESCRIPTION:The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read!\nLaurel Village: 21 Laurel Village 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. \nFor more information\, reserves\, or requests\, please call 884-3151 ext. 1825 or email Brenda Ivers.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/bookmobile-laurel-village-16/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
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SUMMARY:Mountain Glen Apartments • 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!\nMountain Glen Apartments: 88 Mountain Glen 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/mountain-glen-apartments-bookmobile-2/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Paul Robeson
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Born in Princeton\, New Jersey in 1898\, Paul Robeson was the son of a Presbyterian pastor. His mother died in a fire when he was only six years old\, and as a result community members pitched in to help Reverend Robeson raise Paul\, the youngest of five children. In his autobiographical book\, Here I Stand\, Paul wrote: “If I were to try to put down the names of all the folks who helped raise me\, it would read like a roster of Negro Princeton.” Paul was also influenced by the role of music in the Princeton African American community: “Songs of love and longing\, songs of trials and triumphs\, deep-flowing rivers and rollicking brooks\, hymn-song and ragtime ballad\, gospels and blues and the healing comfort to be found in the illimitable sorrow of the spirituals…Yes\, I heard my people singing!” After graduating from Rutgers\, he earned a law degree from Columbia University in 1923 and became part of the intellectual\, cultural and artistic ferment known as the Harlem Renaissance. Like many black artists at the time\, Paul felt his artistry could be a weapon in the fight against racism. Between 1924 and 1925\, Paul’s career\, as both an actor and a singer\, exploded onto the national scene\, but it would be as a singer that Paul would have the artform that best expressed his hopes and beliefs. While living in London from 1927 to 1939\, Paul gained a reputation as “the people’s artist” by dedicating his artistry to the struggle against oppression. In his activism\, Paul was a precursor to the modern day Civil Rights movement. \nMarvin Jefferson (Paul Robeson)  \nMarvin Jefferson has an extensive background as a professional actor/director\, educator and living history scholar. He has devoted many years to studying the lives of Paul Robeson and Martin Luther King\, Jr. Since 1997\, he has engaged audiences across the country with his popular Chautauqua performances of these two important historical figures\, with a particular focus on the Civil Rights issues that were central to the lives of both. His portrayals have also included Louis Armstrong and York\, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Marvin studied acting at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.\nBetween 1981 and 1996\, he was the producer/artistic director and co-founder of the Ensemble Theatre Company. From 1995 to 2018\, he taught acting at Bloomfield College\, a private liberal arts college. He began his training as a Chautauquan with the help and guidance of two nationally renowned scholars\, the late Giles R. Wright and Dr. Clement A. Price. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-paul-robeson/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Show: Doug Berky
DESCRIPTION:Doug Berky’s NO SHOW \n“NO SHOW” is a comic tapestry woven from physical comedy\, mime\, music\, mask theatre\, clowning\, improvisation\, and circus arts. Doug draws from these vast traditions to delight audiences internationally and across the US. “No Show” begins with the premise that a performance has been scheduled\, the stage is set with props and costumes\, the audience has gathered and is seated and waiting\, but the actors are a no show. What might happen when someone from the audience approaches the stage and discovers all that awaits. Masterful mayhem? Perhaps. Imagine one’s first attempt at riding a unicycle\, the discovery of theatrical masks\, juggling clubs\, and a sousaphone. Can one really keep rhythm juggling shakers while playing classical music on harmonica? Experiencing “No Show” may just satisfy your curiosity.\n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/family-show-doug-berky/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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SUMMARY:Paws & Pages
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBenefits of reading with a dog: \n\nNon-judgmental audience\nRelaxing\, low pressure setting\nPositive experience with reading\nBuilds confidence & reading skills\n\nThe Library uses volunteers and therapy dogs from the 5 Paws Therapy Group. All dogs are registered through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/paws-pages-9/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Kids Area\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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SUMMARY:Fun Learning Mime and Masks with Doug Berky
DESCRIPTION:No need to wonder how Doug created all those illusions and characters in NO SHOW! He will help you to discover how to create mime illusions to dazzle your friends. Learn how to make masks and play with fun mask characters to create your own stories this summer. Join Doug after the 3:00 pm show at the library on this day to begin your adventure into the world of imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 7 and up. Caregivers are welcome to stay for the fun! Registration is required by stopping by the Kids & Teens Desk or calling 828-884-3151 ext. 3.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/fun-learning-mime-and-masks-with-doug-berky/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000
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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                              Richard Bell                               American Revolution and the Fate of the World \nJuly                               Chen Quifan and Kai-Fu Lee  AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future \nAugust                         Colum McCann                          Apeirogon \nSeptember                  Thomas Sewell                           Black Rednecks and White Liberals \nOctober                        Eli Shanabi                                Hostage \nNovember                    Timothy Snyder                       On Tyranny \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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Connestee Conference Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 S Gaston St\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
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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-2/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T143000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Meetup: Scottish & Irish Ancestry
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 18: Scottish & Irish Ancestry\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-scottish-irish-ancestry/
CATEGORIES:Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
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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-8/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:1st floor of the Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Mother Jones
DESCRIPTION:Hear her story in her own words. “I belong to a class of people that all down through the ages have been robbed\, murdered\, maligned\, crucified\, deluded and because I belong to that class\, I think it is my duty to stop these crimes.” The fiery words of Mary Harris Jones resonated with workers in the past and still do today. Jones\, who earned the nickname Mother Jones for her maternal devotion to all workers\, was a tireless revolutionary who fought to improve working conditions for workers in the early twentieth century. Mother Jones was indeed a remarkable woman for her time\, or for any time. Her passion and fire to create decent working conditions for all workers still resonates today. She fought for child labor laws and free speech and equality of all people with a fervent determination. Through her fiery rhetoric\, we are able to glimpse a bit of America’s revolutionary past. \nKaren Vuranch (Mother Jones)  \nKaren Vuranch has been researching and performing Mother Jones\, her first Chautauqua character\, for more than 30 years. She began performing Mother Jones for the 1989 UMWA strike against Pittston Coal Company and was the warm-up speaker for Cesar Chavez. Through her company\, WV Enterprises\, Karen travels throughout the nation with her Chautauqua characters\, murder mystery performances and storytelling. She has performed 14 characters\, including Julia Child and Cass Elliot in Greenville. She has also performed throughout the US\, England and Wales with her one-woman play\, Coal Camp Memories\, which she based on oral history she gathered in West Virginia. Additionally\, she has participated in a storytelling exchange in China. In 2022\, Karen retired from teaching theatre at Concord University in West Virginia. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-mother-jones/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T130000
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SUMMARY:Rosman Community Stop – Champion Park Pool • 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!\nChampion Park: Main St\, Rosman\, NC 28772\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/rosman-community-stop-champion-park-pool-bookmobile-3/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20251110T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134944Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260410T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T203723Z
UID:10010567-1781866800-1781870400@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Torn Paper Landscape Collages for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with paper of different colors and textures to create unique landscape collages. This program is for rising 6th to 12th graders. \nRegistration is required by stopping by the Kids & Teens desk or calling 828-884-3151 ext. 3.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/torn-paper-landscape-collages-for-teens/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260505T151822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T185155Z
UID:10010604-1781897400-1781901900@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Alicia Blue • Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the sun sets! Local and regional performers share their music in the Library Amphitheater. Rain location: Rogow Room at the Library. \nOn June 19\, Alicia Blue and her band will take the stage. After carving out a name for herself in the LA’s songwriter scene\, Alica is now found a home in Nashville. Her evolving sound ranges through Americana\, folk\, alt-country and is currently taking on a classic country feel. With a run of powerful singles in 2024\, including a soul stirring duet with Lucinda Willams\, titled “Tennessee\, Alica Blue has positioned herself for a breakout year. \nThe Summer Concert Series is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Transylvania County Library.  Learn more about our Friends here.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/alicia-blue-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 S. Gaston St. Brevard\, NC\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260526T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T160211Z
UID:10010706-1781949600-1781967600@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Visit us at the Upper French Broad Riverfest!
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the bookmobile at the 11th 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 kid’s activities and some fun historical photos of Rosman and the French Broad River.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/visit-us-at-the-upper-french-broad-riverfest-2026/
LOCATION:Champion Park\, 6 Main St\, Rosman\, NC\, 28772\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260319T154151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T181537Z
UID:10010317-1781978400-1781983800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Captain Henry Felder
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Henry Felder arrived in South Carolina from Zurich\, Switzerland in 1735 at age 10. His parents soon died and as an orphan he had 300 acres to care with the help of a kindly neighbor. By the time the Revolutionary War began\, he had seven sons\, over 3\,000 acres of land\, and was a highly respected leader of his district who recruited and led his own militia. The driving force for Captain Henry Felder’s campaign for political and personal liberty was fueled by his experiences in the South Carolina Royal Court as foreman of the Royal Grand Jury of Orangeburg District. In response to the corruption of the royal judges appointed by King George\, Felder was instrumental in forming a “provincial congress\,” believing it to do a much better job of seeing justice done. Royal judges and governors became frightened at the growing strength of colonists and complained to King George. The King ordered those loyal to him\, “Loyalists\,” to punish the free-thinking communities. So Colonists reached for muskets and created ways to protect themselves. Knowledge of the land and the need for safety for their families and neighbors made local men capable defenders. The rest is history. Felder was willing to lay down his life\, not only for his own welfare but for the welfare and liberty of all. And he did. \nClarence Felder (Captain Henry Felder)  \nClarence Felder is co-founder of Actors’ Theater of South Carolina\, executive producer\, writer\, director\, actor and\nplaywright. His career in film\, TV and stage spans five decades. In Hollywood\, he co-starred for two years with John\nRitter as “Bobo” Pritzger in ABC’s hit cop television series Hooperman\, Danny Devito in Ruthless People and Bruce Willis in The Last Boy Scout. He starred as his ancestor\, Captain Henry Felder\, in the award-winning film All For Liberty\, Daniel Morgan in Echoes of Glory\, Heroes from the American Revolution\, Henry Laurens in John Laurens War and wrote and starred in John at Patmos\, An Allegory. He spent twenty years in New York City co-starring in ten Broadway productions as well as starring in New York’s Shakespeare in the Park and Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival with some of our greatest stars\, writers\nand directors. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-captain-henry-felder/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260605T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T194112Z
UID:10010730-1782122400-1782129600@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Bookmobile - Depot on Railroad Avenue
DESCRIPTION:The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read!\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. \nFor more information\, reserves\, or requests\, please call 884-3151 ext. 1825 or email Brenda Ivers.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/bookmobile-depot-on-railroad-avenue/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20250128T154512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T122506Z
UID:10005832-1782135000-1782136800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Bookmobile • Cedar Hill Apartments
DESCRIPTION:The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read!\nCedar Hill Apartments: 120 Hospital 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/bookmobile-cedar-hill-apartments-8/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20250128T154835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T122437Z
UID:10006012-1782136800-1782142200@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Bookmobile • Transylvania Regional Hospital
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 Regional Hospital: 260 Hospital 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/bookmobile-transylvania-regional-hospital-15/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20250128T154958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T122534Z
UID:10006192-1782144000-1782147600@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Bookmobile • The Cottages
DESCRIPTION:The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read!\nThe Cottages: 15 Pender Lane\, 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/bookmobile-the-cottages-17/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20251029T202947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203217Z
UID:10009621-1782151200-1782154800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:LEGO® Night
DESCRIPTION:On the 4th Monday of every month (except May and December)\, 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. \nAt the end of each session\, a few creations will be randomly chosen to be on display in the kids’ area of the Library until the next LEGO® Night. \nNo registration or bricks are required. Simply bring your favorite builder to the Storytime Room. Just imagine what we can build together! \n2026 Monthly Themes\nJanuary 26: Playground Scene\nFebruary 23: Favorite Book Scene\nMarch 23: Hybrid Animal (combine two or more animals)\nApril 27: Dream House\nJune 22: Balloon Car (use a balloon to propel your car creation)\nJuly 27: UUO (Unidentified Underground Object)\nAugust 24: One Color Challenge\nSeptember 28: Theme Park Ride\nOctober 26: Monster Mash (halfway through combine your monster with your neighbors)\nNovember 23: LEGO® Checkers or Chess Play\n*No LEGO® Night in May and December
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/lego-night-4/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Freeman Storytime Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\,\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20251029T191854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T231224Z
UID:10009539-1782208800-1782214200@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Schedule:\n10:00 – 10:30 Babies & Toddlers (birth – 2 years)\n10:30 – 10:50 Activity Time\n11:00 – 11:30 Preschoolers (3 – 5 years) \nJoin 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. We realize that there will be some individual variance and we ask that you pay attention to your child’s signals to know what they are ready for\, or ask us if you are not sure. \nActivity Time weekly schedule:\n1st week of the month: Building\n2nd week of the month: Craft\n3rd week of the month: Dance\n4th week of the month: Art\nIf there is a 5th Tuesday in the month\, we will have a surprise activity! \n\nMore About Early and Emergent Literacy \nBabies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, in all stages of development with their parents and caregivers are welcome to our morning of celebration. Children start to learn language from the day they are born. As they grow and develop\, their speech and language skills become increasingly more complex. During early speech and language development\, children learn skills that are important to the development of literacy (reading and writing). This stage\, known as emergent literacy\, begins at birth and continues through the preschool years. \nFrom birth\, babies listen to language patterns in everyday speech\, as well as in rhyming\, chanting\, and singing – all of these play an important part in literacy development. As they develop\, children see and interact with print in everyday situations. In everything from books and magazines to grocery lists\, whether at home or in preschool\, they are (and should be) encountering language in print well before they start elementary school. \nParents can see their child’s growing appreciation and enjoyment of print as they begin to recognize words that rhyme\, scribble with crayons\, point out street signs and symbols\, and name some letters of the alphabet. Gradually\, children combine what they know about speaking and listening with what they know about print and become ready to learn to read and write. \nThat’s what storytime at the library is all about!
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/tuesday-storytimes-weekly-activity-4/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Freeman Storytime Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\,\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260326T193902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193902Z
UID:10010378-1782216000-1782223200@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Balsam Grove Community Center • 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!\nBalsam Grove Community Center: 8732 Parkway Rd\, Balsam Grove\, NC 28708\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/balsam-grove-community-center-bookmobile-4/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20260319T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T181554Z
UID:10010319-1782237600-1782243000@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Edgar Allan Poe
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Edgar Poe was scarcely two when his father abandoned the family\, leaving an ailing wife and three children. When he was three\, his mother died and the children were separated to live with others. Edgar became the foster child of Virginia merchant John Allan. He later attended admitted the University of Virginia but was forced to take out loans to pay for it. To pay off the loans he disastrously tried gambling to win the money\, instead falling deeper into debt. After many trials and tribulations\, Poe became the editor of several of the nation’s most successful literary magazines. These often featured his own original short stories\, poems and literary essays. With the writing of “The Raven\,” Poe’s talent became recognized nationwide. He toured the states giving literary reviews\, poetry demonstrations and even scientific lectures. But his great successes were punctuated by bouts of drunkenness and depression\, especially after the early death of his wife at the age of 24 following her extended struggle with tuberculosis. Poe was never an ordinary hail-fellow-well-met. He was dark\, moody\, always looking for love and acceptance and talented beyond his peers. From his childhood to his death\, he created wonderfully crafted poetry and memorable tales and now seems to those who study his life and his works as if he were himself a character from one of his own stories. \nLarry Bounds (Edgar Allen Poe)  \nLarry Bounds has been a Chautauqua performer since 2002\, presenting an assortment of figures including Churchill\, Einstein\, Houdini and Disney for festivals from Florida to Colorado and Nevada. This year he is revisiting one of his favorite authors: Edgar Allan Poe\, a haunted\, literary genius that he taught about in his English classes for decades. In 2019 Larry retired as a nationally certified teacher after 35 years in the classroom. He earned his B.A. in theatre and an M.S. in Education from The University of Tennessee. Larry also still regularly performs as a professional magician as he has since 1973 when he performed for 8 years for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! He lives in Greer\, South Carolina with his wife Carole\, is active in Mensa and serves on\nseveral community boards. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allan Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-edgar-allan-poe/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20231219T151108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143356Z
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SUMMARY:Little River Baptist Church • 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!\nLittle River Baptist Church: 51 Little River Church Rd. Penrose\, NC  28766\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. \nFor more information\, reserves\, or requests\, please call 884-3151 ext. 1825 or email Brenda Ivers.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/little-river-baptist-church-bookmobile-2/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20231219T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143448Z
UID:10006733-1782298800-1782302400@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Blantyre Baptist Church • 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!\nBlantyre Baptist Church: State Rd 1501\, Pisgah Forest\, NC 28768\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/blantyre-baptist-church-bookmobile-2/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091823
CREATED:20231219T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143537Z
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SUMMARY:Anchor Baptist Church • 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!\nAnchor Baptist Church: 3232 Hendersonville Hwy\, Pisgah Forest\, NC 28768\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/anchor-baptist-church-bookmobile-2/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Bookmobile
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