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Fontana Regional Library serving Jackson, Macon and Swain counties with six public libraries in Western North Carolina |
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Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library 828-743-0215 Librarian: Serenity Richards |
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New Librarian at the Library
The Library is hosting therapy dogs for children to read to. The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program was such a success during the summer that the library hopes to continue it through the school year. Children are invited to stop by the library at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays to read out loud to Lily, Cera, Pilar or Darcy.
Due to winter weather and our doggies’ busy schedules, please call ahead to confirm that our doggie guests are able to make it in!
These special pups help children improve their reading skills and to increase the joy of reading aloud to a non-critical "audience." Children of all ages are welcome to choose a book to read to the certified therapy dogs, who are joined by their owners during the free sessions. The library thanks dog owners Deanna Klingel, Jo Ann Guise, Jeri Wexelbaum and Margo Purdy.
During the week, there are special programs for pre-schoolers and home-schoolers. And the Reading Rover brings the library to pre-schoolers and day care providers throughout the area.
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Serenity Richards comes to the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library from the Hunter Library at Western Carolina University (WCU). Richards graduated from WCU with a BA in theatre arts and music, and recently obtained a Master of Library Science (MLS) from North Carolina Central University, summa cum laude. She is a member of the American Library Association, North Carolina Library Association and Beta Phi Mu. In her spare time she chairs the Southeastern Browncoats, a nonprofit corporation focusing on fundraising for children's charities. She is also an independent proof reader and copy editor.
Call the library for times and dates. Movies are shown in the media roomon an 8 x 10 ft. screen with state of the art surround sound. Free popcorn and refreshments provided. Movies are free, but donations are accepted. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 
Just for Kids — Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library has a kids library that’s separate from the adult section, with puppet theater, lots of books, and computers for children through middle-school age.
Free
Internet access is available on six public access computers
to all library visitors with a current photo ID. Access time is limited on
busy days and is on a first come, first served basis. Printing from
the computer is also available at 25¢ a page.
