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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: Sarah Skrobis |
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Bartram's Travels Exhibit on Display
We are currently hosting the professional exhibit, Bartram's Travels, on display in the Carlton Library through December 2009. It is provided courtesy of the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University and curated by the Cashiers Historical Society.
William Bartram and his father John are credited with the identification of over two hundred native plants, and with the discovery of the Franklinia alatamaha tree – named after friend Benjamin Franklin – which they found growing along a Georgia riverbank in 1765. Indeed, their attentiveness to this beautiful flowering tree ultimately saved the species from extinction.
First and third Thursday of each month Movies are shown at 3:00 pm in the media room on 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.
The title character is a little guy, even by mouse standards, with enormous ears and an imagination to match; much to the dismay of his elders, he "never cowers, won’t scurry, and refuses to be taught to be scared". That leads to his being banished from Mouseworld to the realm of the rats, where, it is presumed, he will be eaten. But no. Ratworld happens to be the current residence of one Roscuro, a peaceful sort whose shenanigans in the human world have accidentally led to the death of the Queen, the imprisonment of the Princess, and, worst of all, the banning of Soup Day! Roscuro and Despereaux join forces, inadvertently helped out by a homely but soft-hearted farm girl named Miggery Sow, and, well, you can imagine how it all turns out.
August 20 - Last Chance Harvey - Rated PG-13 - 92 mins.
July 17 - 10:30 am - SNAKES ALIVE! The snakes are back! Join Ron Cromer and his two dozen live snakes for this sssspectacular and educational program. You’ll get the chance to get up close with the snakes...if you dare!
July 24 - 1 pm - Design Your Own Visor. Keep cool this summer and decorate your own sun visor. Kindergarten and up. Supplies are limited, so you MUST register beforehand!
July TBD - Instrument Petting Zoo! Get creative with music – stop by to get a chance to touch and try out a variety of musical instruments. Because the instruments are fragile, we are limiting this to kindergarten and up.
July TBD - Family Cookout Night with Tale of Despereaux – Free hamburgers and hot dogs followed by this movie about a little mouse who becomes an unlikely hero. (Rated G)
July 10 - 1 pm - Express Yourself with Henna Tattoos: Henna body art has been practiced for thousands of years in Asia and the Middle East. Now’s your chance to get your own henna tattoo that will last for a couple weeks. Participation is limited to teens in grades 6 and up with a parental permission form. Supplies are limited, so you MUST register beforehand!
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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Web design — Deep Creek Arts
William Bartram (1739 - 1823) was to become one of the best known naturalists, botanists, and explorers of his day. As an adult, William attempted business and farming with no great
success, and so in the year 1773, he determined to set off alone
through America’s southeast on a sojourn that was to last four
years. As he traveled, Bartram wrote exact and vivid descriptions
of the plants and animals he saw and the tribes of native American
Indians he encountered. He published these writings under the
title Travels of William Bartram in 1791.
July 23 - Family Cookout Night starts at 5:30 with free hotdogs and hamburgers followed by the movie "Tale of Despereaux" (rated G)
Pre-school and younger children’s
Harry Potter-a-thon
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.
NC
Knows is a service that allows you to get help from
librarians and use their library resources from your computer.
It's free, helpful and easy. 
NC
LIVE gives North Carolina residents and students access
to searchable collections of magazine, newspaper, and journal
articles, electronic books, historical materials, maps, and
more. (Requires access code, available from the library).