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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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The Macon County Department of Permitting, Planning & Development is currently conducting a survey to gain public input into the future development in Macon County. According to the Office of State Budget Management, by 2029 Macon County's population is expected to grow from 34,847 (2009 projection) to 46,191. This is an increase in population of approximately 33%. Please click here to take part in this survey.
Book Sale at Friend's Bookstore
Friday, February 12 — 9 am - 5 pm
• 50% off a large selection of bargain "previously read" hardbacks & paperbacks
Refreshments will be available. All proceeds from sales of used books and magazines benefit the Macon County Public Library. The Bookstore is located in the East Franklin Shopping Center, 121 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC.
The photographs of award winning, local photographer Glenn Merrell will be on exhibit at the Macon County Public Library from December 18, 2009 through January 30, 2010. Two collections are included in the exhibition.
The first collection is Italy, comprising stunning images of the old world charm of that picturesque European country. These photos reflect the beauty and simplicity of the rural Italian countryside, and create a peaceful feeling echoing the calm lifestyle of quaint rural towns.
The other collection, Mountain Streams and Lakes, is a dazzling collection of photographs from mountainous areas of North America. Photos include the Canadian Rockies,
The exhibition covers images from the 1980’s to the present. Glenn originally took the images with medium format cameras on 6 x 7 cm transparency film, or on 35mm film. He personally scanned all of the transparencies, and then printed all the images himself. The exhibition photos, and others, are available for purchase, either framed or unframed. They are printed in various sizes from 11 x 14 to 30 x 40, and are also available on canvas wrap prints.
Glenn and his wife Rheana moved to Franklin five years ago from Woodstock, Georgia, and live in the area with their two rescue dogs. They both grew up in small towns surrounded by mountains. They say they feel blessed to be able to call this area home.
The Macon County Public Library is pleased to announce a three-month introduction of Byki® Online Library Edition, a powerful new online language-learning system designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries.
Byki, short for “Before You Know It,” is a rapid learning system that takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time.
In addition to Byki Online’s advanced learning tools, users will have access to an array of online language and cultural resources including one click access to Facebook and Twitter language communities as well as Byki language Blogs featuring a collection of articles covering the language and the culture that surrounds it.
Creating a Patron Account: In order to set up a BYKI account you must be physically present in the library. When you ask to sign up you will be directed to the appropriate staff member who will help you set things up. You will need to create a user name and a password for your BYKI account. Once you have created an account within the library you will then be able to access Byki Online from any computer with internet access by going to the following link: http://www.library.transparent.com/fontananc/flashcards/login or by going to our homepage and clicking on the BYKI graphic.
There is no charge for these screenings, which will be shown at 3:30 pm on an 8x10 foot screen using an LCD projector. Donations are always welcome. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. There are no movies scheduled for August as we get ready for Fall.
A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world.
February 22 - Disney's Cinderella, G - 1 hr., 14 mins.
March 1 - Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, G - 1 hr., 26 mins.
April 5 - Thumbelina (the version directed by Don Bluth), G - 1 hr., 26 mins. April 12 - Where the Wild Things ARe, PG - 1 hr., 41 mins. April 19 - Wall-E, G - 1 hr., 38 mins. April 26 - Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, G - 1 hr., 21 mins.
Wednesday Movies at the Library
Movies are shown at 4:30 and 7 pm on an 8x10 foot
screen using an LCD projector. English subtitles will be turned on for all films as a courtesy to those with hearing difficulties. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring
your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. There is no charge, however donations are welcome. In winter movies are show every other Wednesday.
Paper Heart PG-13 - 88 mins. Charylene Vi, Michael Cera
Charlyne Yi embarks on a quest across America to make a documentary about the one subject she doesn't fully understand: Love.
February 24 - District 9
We are showing movie classics and other time-honored movies each Friday at 2pm. Enjoy some of your old favorites, and perhaps you'll discover a new favorite or two.
There will be no charge for these screenings which will be shown on an 8x10 foot screen using an LCD projector. English subtitles will be turned on for all films as a courtesy to those with hearing difficulties. Donations are always welcome. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
1 hr., 42 mins Clifton Webb, Dorothy McQuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan
In this romantic comedy, three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain.
1 hr., 57 mins. Directed by Fritz Lang
Someone is murdering children in a German city. The Police search is so intense, it is disturbing the 'normal' criminals, and the local hoods decide to help find the murderer as quickly as possible. "M" runs for 1 hour and 57 minutes.
February 26 - The Good Earth
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
Arizona, the Smoky Mountains, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest right here in North Carolina. Like the Italy collection, Mountain Streams and Lakes evokes feelings of tranquility that is so pervasive in these pristine mountain areas. 
Available for learning over 70 languages, library patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside of the library, via the web browser on Windows and Mac computers. Users will have a variety of high quality learning options that build listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. In addition, Byki includes Advanced Pronunciation Analysis to help users perfect their pronunciation skills. Individual progress tracking and assessment tests help identify areas for improvement and move users in the right direction. 
February 15 - 3:30 pm
February 10 - 4 & 7 pm
February 12 - 2 pm
February 19 - 2 pm
Just
for kids — Macon County Public Library has a kids library that’s
separate from the adult section, with lots of good books and
four computers for pre-school children and four computers for older children. 
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).
