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Literary Pumpkins
Literary Pumpkins
All Ages! Decorate your literary pumpkin at home and bring it to the Library to be on display! Pumpkins will be on display in the Library October 23-31. Literary Pumpkin Decorating Guidelines: Your pumpkin can look like your favorite book character or resemble a literary theme from a book, such as your favorite scene or […]
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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. […]
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Teen Drop-In Activity: LEGO® Play
Teen Drop-In Activity: LEGO® Play
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. November's activity is LEGO® Play with the library's LEGO® collection.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Does your team have the edge? Gather your team, enter our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, and find out! Call 884-3151 x2 or stop by the library's front desk to register your team of 2 – 4 players Reserve a time to play or stop by with your team anytime the library is open during the month […]
Landscape Design: Planning for Perfection… Next Year
Landscape Design: Planning for Perfection… Next Year
Now is the time to review how your year went in the garden and plan for a great year next year. How can you make your outdoor area more livable, useful and attractive? This class will focus on the basics of landscape design and provide resources for further education. We’ll also talk about helpful tools […]
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 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 […]
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CANCELLED – Kickoff to College and Career with CFNC
CANCELLED – Kickoff to College and Career with CFNC
This program is cancelled. Are you planning your next steps into a career and/or college? Do you know all the FREE resources to help you explore potential careers, learn about a range of college and training programs to get there, and access the funding to make college affordable? Join The College Foundation of North Carolina […]
All Things Appalachia speaker series: Pisgah Map Company
All Things Appalachia speaker series: Pisgah Map Company
"For the love of maps and the great outdoors: Pisgah Map Company" Join us at the local library for an immersive journey into the world of maps created by Pisgah Map Company for the picturesque landscapes of Western North Carolina. This presentation is a captivating blend of passion for the great outdoors, conservation, recreation, exploration, […]
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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.
1 event,
1 event,
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
3 events,
Introduction to Chess
Introduction to Chess
Learn the basics of chess and watch a live demo game. If time allows, enjoy hands-on game experience. Stay tuned for a new monthly chess series! More information to come. This program is geared towards kids ages 8-13, but all ages are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Teen Drawing Club
Teen Drawing Club
On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month (except when Library is closed for holiday), meet up with other drawing enthusiasts and enjoy an hour of drawing, sketching, doodling, or coloring. Sharing techniques and creations is encouraged. The Library will provide basic pencils, colored pencils, and paper or bring your own supplies. We also […]
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. […]
NC Reads Book Discussion: Under a Gilded Moon
NC Reads Book Discussion: Under a Gilded Moon
North Carolina Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ statewide book club for 2023. North Carolina Reads features five books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. All five books pose critical questions about how North Carolinians view their role in helping to form a more just […]
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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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Library Closed
Library Closed
The Library will be CLOSED on the following days: Veteran's Day: November 10 and 11, 2023 Thanksgiving: November 23 - 25, 2023 Christmas: December 25 - 27, 2023
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1 event,
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
1 event,
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. […]
Balsam Grove Community Center • Bookmobile
Balsam Grove 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! 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 […]
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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 […]
Out & About Storytime: The Family Place – Rosman
Out & About Storytime: The Family Place – Rosman
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 […]
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 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 […]
6 events,
Silvermont • Bookmobile
Silvermont • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Silvermont Mansion and Park: 364 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile […]
TVS • Bookmobile
TVS • 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 Vocational Services: 11 Mountain Industrial 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 […]
Family History Third Thursday: Mini-Workshop and Social Hour
Family History Third Thursday: Mini-Workshop and Social Hour
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 workshop highlighting a family history research resource, followed by time to share your […]
Brevard Family Place • Bookmobile
Brevard Family Place • 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: 970 Old Hendersonville Hwy. 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 […]
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 – […]
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Carr’s Hill Baptist Church • Bookmobile
Carr’s Hill Baptist Church • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Carr's Hill Baptist Church: 2719 Greenville Hwy, 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 […]
Sherwood Forest • Bookmobile
Sherwood Forest • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Sherwood Forest Barn: 70 Robin Hood Rd, 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 […]
Cedar Mountain House • Bookmobile
Cedar Mountain House • 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 Mountain House: 11 Sherwood Ridge Rd, 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 […]
Cedar Mountain Community Center • Bookmobile
Cedar Mountain 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! Cedar Mountain Community Center: 10635 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 Driving on highways and back country roads from Penrose to Sapphire, we strive to serve all corners of Transylvania County. Bookmobile […]
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1 event,
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
3 events,
Great Books
Great Books
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 […]
Teen Drawing Club
Teen Drawing Club
On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month (except when Library is closed for holiday), meet up with other drawing enthusiasts and enjoy an hour of drawing, sketching, doodling, or coloring. Sharing techniques and creations is encouraged. The Library will provide basic pencils, colored pencils, and paper or bring your own supplies. We also […]
6 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. […]
Broad River Terrace • Bookmobile
Broad River Terrace • 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 […]
Noontime Notions – Tales of the Cherokee
Noontime Notions – Tales of the Cherokee
Presenter Betty Reed will present her program, Tales of the Cherokee. November is National Native American Heritage Month and this program will offer a unique journey with words and images into the world of the Cherokee and showcase Reed’s research on Cherokee personalities and events. She has spoken about her research in various venues across […]
Laurel Village • Bookmobile
Laurel Village • Bookmobile
The Bookmobile will be at this location and available to the public at this time. Stop by and check out your next read! Laurel Village: 21 Laurel Village 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 […]
Mountain Glen Apartments • Bookmobile
Mountain Glen 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! Mountain Glen Apartments: 88 Mountain Glen 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 […]
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Little River Baptist Church • Bookmobile
Little River Baptist Church • Bookmobile
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. […]
Blantyre Baptist Church • Bookmobile
Blantyre Baptist Church • Bookmobile
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 […]
Anchor Baptist Church • Bookmobile
Anchor Baptist Church • Bookmobile
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 […]
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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Library Closed
Library Closed
The Library will be CLOSED on the following days: Thanksgiving: November 23 - 25, 2023 Christmas: December 25 - 27, 2023
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2 events,
1 event,
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
5 events,
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 […]
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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. […]
Craft Connection
Craft Connection
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. […]
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US Foreign Policy Discussion Series – Registration Begins soon
US Foreign Policy Discussion Series – Registration Begins soon
Thursdays, January 4 through February 29, 2024 Connestee Conference Room 10:00 am to 11:30 am Registration for the seminar series opens Wednesday, December 6 at 9:00 am by contacting Lisa Sheffield at the Library via email – [email protected]. Registration is first come, first served and is limited to ten participants. For questions contact the Library […]
ecoEXPLORE Program: Mammalogy Season
ecoEXPLORE Program: Mammalogy Season
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of mammals that call Western North Carolina their home! Come ready […]
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Winter Take & Make Series for Kids
Winter Take & Make Series for Kids
Pick up a new take & make activity each month in December and January. Available all month long until they are gone! December - Winter Owl Magnet & Lacing Snowflake January - Polar Bear Twirler & Bird Glider Activities will be available at the Kids & Teens desk while supplies last. One per child per […]
Winter Library Challenge
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. Raffle drawings will be held on February 1.
Teen Drop-In Activity: Paper Animal Gift Boxes
Teen Drop-In Activity: Paper Animal Gift Boxes
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. December's activity is creating paper gift boxes resembling animals.
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.