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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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Macon
County 828-524-3600 Librarian: Karen Wallace |
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The Macon County Public Library counts nearly 22,000 people as registered users. While books remain the heart of the library's holdings, the 62,000-volume collection also includes less traditional materials, such as books on tape and all the videos designated by the American Film Institute as the One Hundred Greatest Movies. The 158,000 visitors who stop in each year come for a variety of reasons -- to check out books, participate in educational workshops, attend meetings, read current newspapers or magazines, do research, or just want a quiet place for study or reflection. Through the generosity of the Gates Foundation a computer lab with 11 computers has been installed in the Reference area. Conceived as a training lab, the computers serve as additional Internet stations for public use. Additionally, there are 4 more computers in the reference area, and 4 online catalog stations throughout the library. Children's Programs
The Library provides weekly story times for pre-schoolers and a summer reading program. During the school year, story time is on Mondays at 10:30 am for preschoolers ages 3-5 years; and on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for toddlers ages 18 mos. - 3 years. Story time is a language-enrichment program in which we introduce rhymes, songs, stories and finger plays. These pre-literacy skills/pre-reading skills help prepare your children to become better readers. You are welcome to bring your child to story time. There is no story time in May or August. We also have Home School Book Talks on Wednesdays at noon. Children from third to fifth grade will enjoy themed related activities and curriculum-based book discussions. In case of inclement weather (rain/snow/ice), please contact the library to verify story time schedule. The Summer Reading Program combines craft projects with reading, independent study and lively programs for children. Adult Programs Book discussions, movies, music programs, special craft programs and art exhibits are offered regularly. Current program topics include coin collection and evaluation, soap making, storytelling and Native American culture. These programs are generally free to the public. Macon County Public Library Board of Trustees: Randolph Bulgin, Chairperson* Avary Doubleday* Janis Lynch Iva Ryan Cindy Trevathan Vince West*
*Member Fontana Regional Library Board
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More than 3,200 young people (under
16) have their own library cards. And, they use them - checking out some 428,000 juvenile books each year.
Children's services go well beyond providing a collection of 24,000 volumes
of books and other materials. There are books, magazines, 7 computers for
recreation and research, a homework center for students, programs, and
a parenting section with books, magazines, and videos.
