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Winter Library Challenge
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.
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Library Closed
The Library will be CLOSED on the following days: New Year's Day: January 2, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16, 2023 President's Day: February 20, 2023
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Teen Drop-In Activity: Wool Pom Pom Coaster
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. January's activity is a wool pom pom coaster.
Winter Take & Make Series for Kids
Pick up a new take & make activity each month December through February. Available all month long until they are gone! December - Paper Circle Mobile & Scratch Art Snowflakes January - Penguin Bookmark & Yarn Snowperson February - 3D Winter Scene & Pom Pom Hedgehog Activities will be available at the Youth Services desk […]
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
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. […]
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Wonderful Wednesday Book Discussion
Wonderful Wednesday Book Discussion
Participants gather on the first Wednesday of most months at 12 noon to share and discuss. We invite all readers to join together to share and discuss some favorite recent "reads." Each person will have 3-4 minutes to talk about their book(s). Library staff will keep a list of all books mentioned and create a […]
Paws & Pages
Paws & Pages
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children can drop in to the Youth Services 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 […]
3 events,
Teen Crocheting Series
Teen Crocheting Series
Interested in learning how to crochet? Learn and build your skills by signing up for all three programs. Can't make all three - that's okay! Sign up for the sessions you can attend. Programs are open to teens in grades 6- 12. No experience or supplies needed. Participants can keep their supplies to crochet more […]
Backyard Ginseng in Transylvania County – All Things Appalachia speaker series
Backyard Ginseng in Transylvania County – All Things Appalachia speaker series
Program Description Ginseng has a long and rich history here in the Appalachian Mountains. Some of the most high quality ginseng in the world comes from this area. Today it represents an opportunity for woodland owners to create new revenue streams and support native plant populations. In this presentation we’ll take a look at planting, […]
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Best? Books
Best? Books
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.
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Great Books
Great Books
The Great Books Discussion group reads titles from the Great Books Foundation. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (except when the Library is closed) on the second floor of the Library in the Connestee Conference Room. NOTE: for January and February 2023, Great Books will meet on the 2nd […]
3 events,
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
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. […]
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
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 […]
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Book Nuts Book Club
Book Nuts Book Club
Our Book Nuts Book Club is for young readers approximately 6-9 years of age who would enjoy reading the chosen books (independently or as a family read aloud). We read a variety of genres and look forward to lively discussions every other month. You don’t have to commit to reading all the book selections – […]
Ukulele Circle
Ukulele Circle
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 […]
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Second Saturday Storytime & Craft
Second Saturday Storytime & Craft
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 […]
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Library Closed
The Library will be CLOSED on the following days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16, 2023 President's Day: February 20, 2023
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Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
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. […]
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
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 […]
3 events,
Out & About Storytime
Out & About Storytime
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 […]
Paws & Pages
Paws & Pages
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children can drop in to the Youth Services 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 […]
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Family Fort Night & Read-In
Family Fort Night & Read-In
An after hours library experience for the entire family! Bring fort-building supplies like blankets and sheets, and pick your place in the Library to create a cozy place to read. A snack will be provided. Registration is required for this event by calling 828-884-3151 ext. 3 or stopping by the Youth Services desk. Registered participants […]
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Great Books
Great Books
The Great Books Discussion group reads titles from the Great Books Foundation. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (except when the Library is closed) on the second floor of the Library in the Connestee Conference Room. NOTE: for January and February 2023, Great Books will meet on the 2nd […]
Cedar Hill Apartments • Bookmobile
Cedar Hill Apartments • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Cedar Hill Apartments: 120 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 […]
Transylvania Regional Hospital • Bookmobile
Transylvania Regional Hospital • Bookmobile
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 […]
The Cottages • Bookmobile
The Cottages • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! The Cottages: 15 Pender Lane, 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 made […]
LEGO® Night
LEGO® Night
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 […]
3 events,
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
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. […]
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
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 […]
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Walmart • Bookmobile
Walmart • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Walmart: 177 Forest Gate Dr, 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 are […]
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Free Community Health Screening
Free Community Health Screening
Free and confidential health screenings provided by the folks at Blue Ridge Health. Drop by the Rogow Room at the Library anytime between 2:00 - 5:00 pm on January 26th to have your health questions answered. Staff from Blue Ridge Health will be on site to provide free blood pressure testing and glucose screenings. They'll […]
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Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
Tuesday Storytimes & Weekly Activity
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. […]
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
Career Assistance at the NCWorks Outpost
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 […]
7 events,
Winter Take & Make Series for Kids
Pick up a new take & make activity each month December through February. Available all month long until they are gone! December - Paper Circle Mobile & Scratch Art Snowflakes January - Penguin Bookmark & Yarn Snowperson February - 3D Winter Scene & Pom Pom Hedgehog Activities will be available at the Youth Services desk […]
Teen Drop-In Activity: Baby Yoda Snowflake
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 Baby Yoda snowflake.
Quebec Community Center • Bookmobile
Quebec Community Center • Bookmobile
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 […]
Wonderful Wednesday Book Discussion
Wonderful Wednesday Book Discussion
Participants gather on the first Wednesday of most months at 12 noon to share and discuss. We invite all readers to join together to share and discuss some favorite recent "reads." Each person will have 3-4 minutes to talk about their book(s). Library staff will keep a list of all books mentioned and create a […]
Toxaway Post Office • Bookmobile
Toxaway Post Office • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Toxaway Post Office: 1320 Blue Ridge Rd, 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 […]
Sapphire Post Office • Bookmobile
Sapphire Post Office • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Sapphire Post Office: 17740 Rosman Hwy, Sapphire, NC 28774 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 […]
Paws & Pages
Paws & Pages
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children can drop in to the Youth Services 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 […]
2 events,
Teen Crocheting Series
Teen Crocheting Series
Interested in learning how to crochet? Learn and build your skills by signing up for all three programs. Can't make all three - that's okay! Sign up for the sessions you can attend. Programs are open to teens in grades 6- 12. No experience or supplies needed. Participants can keep their supplies to crochet more […]
Drinking Local: Western North Carolina’s Sudsy Beer History – All Things Appalachia speaker series
Drinking Local: Western North Carolina’s Sudsy Beer History – All Things Appalachia speaker series
Over the past two hundred years, Western North Carolina has evolved from a mountainous frontier known for illicit moonshine production into a renowned destination for craft beer. Award-winning beer writer and historian Anne Fitten Glenn will narrate WNC's sudsy story from the wild days of saloons and 19th century breweries through one of the longest Prohibitions […]
1 event,
Best? Books
Best? Books
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.
