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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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County 828-524-3600 Librarian: Karen Wallace |
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Foundation for Angel Medical Center
We’re joining forces with Franklin’s Foundation for Angel Medical Center to increase public awareness of breast cancer. Our library will display books on breast health and breast cancer treatments.
The Foundation for Angel Medical Center Bras for the Cause will take place on Saturday, July 11th. Registration is at 10 am. and the walk begins at 11 am.
The Artfull Bra Display created by Quilters of South Carolina, and sponsored by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Franklin, will be located in the Same Day Surgery Hallway from July 10 through July 17. View 50 unique, entertaining, and beautiful bras especially designed to increase public awareness to breast cancer. Walkathon participants will start at the town square gazebo, proceed through downtown Franklin on Main Street, past the bra display at the hospital, and back to the gazebo with some distinguished members of our community showing their support for the cause by wearing decorated bras. View the Artfull Bras.
Smart Choices in Retirement Free Seminar
After years of work, you now have the opportunity to experience the retirement you've always wanted. By taking some time now to prepare for life in retirement, you'll be more likely to enjoy everything you've dreamed about. To get started, join us for our free "Smart Choices in Retirement" seminar, Tuesday, July 7 from 6-7 pm.
Chris Brouwer of Edward Jones will teach you 10 principles to help make your money last with the goal of providing a stable, steady retirement income. That's one of the best ways we know to help you prepare for the future. Learn practical ways to help maintain your standard of living in retirement at this educational seminar. This seminar is free, but seating is limited, so call 369-5383 for more information or to reserve your place.
Monday Family Movie Matinee:
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. Please check back for upcoming movies.
Danny the cat is from Kokomo, and he's got a short list of things he has to do to become a big star in Hollywood. Unfortunately, he's unaware that animals, even talented ones, aren't even considered for showy parts in films. They're considered window dressing for humans, especially big stars such as Darla Dimple, the unlikely antagonist here.
July 13 - Fantasia - Rated G - 2 hrs. July 20 - Chicken Run - Rated G - 1 hr., 24 mins. July 27 - Pinocchio - Rated G - 1 hr., 28 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.
Rated PG13 - 2 hrs, 46 mins. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this movie tells the bizarre story of Benjamin Button who is born as an old man and ages in reverse until he becomes a baby. In his 50s he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman and must come to terms with what will be the ultimate result of his relationship.
July 15 - Milk July 22 - The Reader July 29 - Slumdog Millionaire
July 9 - Culinary Gardens. Becky Lipkin will teach you how to create culinary gardens and how to use those herbs in everyday cooking. You’ll discover how to prepare tasty delights from herbal tea blends to bread and butter with herbs to tickle the taste buds. Recipes will be shared and delectable treats will be prepared and eaten.
July 16 - Mary K. Sullivan & the Hired Hands July 23 - TBA July 30 - Patton String Band (in the living room)
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.
Sabrina Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, William Holden
Based on the stage play, Audrey Hepburn stars as an impressionable chauffeur's daughter. Sabrina is mad about David Larabee, a notorious playboy, but is whisked away to France by her father only to return a sophisticated lady of fashion.
July 17 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance July 31 - Twelve Angry Men
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July 6 - 3:00 pm
July 8 - 4:00 (early start time) & 7 pm
July 10 - 2 pm
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