Author Pam Blevins will present -- Dora Pejačević, The Noble Rebel Pejačević was a self-taught composer and was the first Croatian to compose a piano concerto. Her music is experiencing a re-discovery and her colorful but short life is one rich in humanity, compassion and courage. Presentation with music. Noontime Notions programs are held one Tuesday […]

The Revolt of "Mother" performance is based on a short story by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman that was originally published in Harper's Bazaar in 1890 and then appeared in Freeman's second short story collection A New England Nun and Other Stories.  The story addresses themes of domestic rebellion, self-assertion, the repression of women, and tradition […]

George Goyette will present -- The Eastland Disaster: America's Forgotten Tragedy Goyette will reveal the harrowing details of the sinking of the SS Eastland in 1915 while moored in the Chicago River. With more loss of life than the sinking of the HMS Titanic a few years earlier, the Eastland sank in only 20 feet […]

Admiral James Stavridis, NATO's 16th Supreme Allied Commander Europe and New York Times bestselling author will discuss international affairs for the 2022 J.R. McDowell Speaker Series event on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30 pm at the Porter Center at Brevard College.  The event is sponsored by the Transylvania County Library Foundation in partnership with Brevard […]

Book discussion. This monthly book discussion group meets in the Activity Room at College Walk Retirement Center on the first Friday of each month at 10:30 am to discuss books selected by participants.  Click Here for More Information.

The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale is bigger and better than ever! Support the Friends of the Transylvania County Library by buying books, movies, music and more at their Annual Book Sale hosted at the library October 8-14. 2022 Annual Book Sale Schedule: Saturday, October 8: 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday, October 10: 10:00am […]