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What's New! | |  | Food Drive at the Library
Through March 3 | All Branches The need for nonperishable food items is at an all time high
and we need your help in the fight for hunger in our community!
Donations can be made in the form of packaged cereals, canned goods, rice,
dried beans, boxed meals, and other sealed nonperishable food items.
Please refrain from donating food in glass containers.
All collected donations will be given to Haywood Christian Ministries for distribution. Every item counts and we thank everyone for their donation!
For more information, please contact the Waynesville Branch at 828-452-5169. | |
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| Enriching Mental Health with | Complementary Treatments: | Presented by Vaya Health | Wednesday, March 1 | 2-3PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn about a variety of treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness, such as essential oils, aromatherapy, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy.
One CEC earned. Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2507 or sign up here. | |
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Medicare Basics | with John Chicoine | Thursday, March 2 | 2-3PM | Waynesville Auditorium | New to Medicare?
Don't miss out on this informative session
with John Chicoine, SHIIP representative.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2507. | |
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Reading with Rover | Wednesday, March 8 | 1-2PM | Canton | Thursday, March 9 | 4-5PM | Canton | Practice your reading with therapy dog, Toddy!
Open, by appointment only,
to elementary- aged children and adults
developing their reading skills.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Lift Every Voice!: | African American History | in Haywood County | Sunday, March 13 | 3-4:30PM | Canton | Celebrate the history of African Americans
in Haywood County.
Community members will share their stories in this presentation and panel discussion.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Watercolor Class | Monday, March 13 | 10AM-12PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn watercolor techniques with local Haywood artist, Joan Doyle!
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2507. | |
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Square Foot Gardening | Thursday, March 16 | 2-3PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn The Square Foot Gardening™ method from Master Gardener Hughes Roberts.
Square foot gardening saves time, effort, tools, space, and water.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2507. | |
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Calligraphy Workshop | Monday, March 20 | 5:30-7:30PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn calligraphy from Nanaka Okamura,
the Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator
at Western Carolina University.
Ideal for ages 18+.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2507. | |
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Alcohol Ink & Metal Washer | Necklace DIY | Tuesday, March 21 | 2-3PM | Waynesville Auditorium | All materials provided to make a lovely necklace using alcohol ink and metal washers! Ideal for ages 12+.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2507. | |
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Greenies Gardening | Wednesday, March 22 | 1-2PM | Canton | Plant spring plants in the Giving Garden!
Learn about square-foot gardening while planting spinach, radishes, and more!
Ideal for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and open to all.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Comfort Touch for Caregivers | Thursday, March 23 | 2-3:30PM | Canton | Comfort Touch is a style of massage that gives special consideration to the physical and emotional needs of the elderly
or chronically ill family members.
Led by Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Tech Tuesday | Every Tuesday in March | 9-11AM | Waynesville | Staff are available to answer questions
and assist you in the use of computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Staff cannot directly touch devices.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. | |
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Wired Wednesday | Every Wednesday in March | 3-5PM | Canton | Sign-up for one-on-one technology help!
Staff will be available, by appointment,
to answer questions and assist you in the use of computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Registration required.
To register, and for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. | |
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Chess 101 | Every Friday in March | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Challenge and enhance your chess skills
with chess instructor Bruce Goodwin.
Basic knowledge of chess moves is desirable. Ideal for all ages. For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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NC Works | Job Search Assistance | Friday, March 3 | 1:45-4:45PM | Waynesville | Receive help with your job search on the second floor of the Waynesville Branch.
For more information, or to register, contact 828.456.6061 or visit
https://www.ncworks.gov. | |
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Spice It Up! | Spice Celebration Series | Thursday, March 9 | 2-3:30PM | Waynesville Auditorium | At the March meeting, learn about Baharat spice blend. Attendees will receive
a spice sample and will be taste testing.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2507. | |
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Next Chapter Book Club | Monday, March 13 & 27 | 12:30-1:30PM | Canton | NCBC is a fun, energetic, and highly interactive book club, ideal for individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and open to all.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Creative Writing | Tuesday, March 14 & 28 | 10:30-11:30AM| Canton | Join the Canton Branch creative writing group! Learn skills, while sharing and practicing
with the support of other aspiring writers.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Library Board of Trustees | Wednesday, March 15 | 4-5:30PM | Canton | The Library Board of Trustees provides leadership, advocacy, and direction for the HCPL, and meets the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Watercolor Class | Monday, March 27 | 3-5PM | Canton | Learn watercolor techniques with local Haywood artist, Joan Doyle!
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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| Middle & High School Programs |
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Chess 101 | Every Friday in March | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Challenge and enhance your chess skills
with chess instructor Bruce Goodwin.
Basic knowledge of chess moves is desirable. Ideal for all ages. For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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STEAM Club | Wednesday, March 1 | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Want to learn how to code and build your own robot? Interested in conducting science experiments and creating amazing structures using everyday objects? Open to all students!
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Reptiles Rock! | Thursday, March 2 | 3:30-4:30PM | First United Methodist Church | Celebrate the end of winter reading with an interactive program - get up close and personal with turtles, lizards, and geckos from the aquarium & shark lab by Team ECCO. Ideal for elementary, middle, and high school students. In person registration required.
Contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828-356-2511 for more information. | |
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Teen Art Club | Monday, March 6 | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Have fun exploring artistic mediums
each month in a positive atmosphere.
Ideal for middle school
and early high school students.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561 | |
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Out of the Box Book Club | Monday, March 20 | 3:30-5PM | Canton | Read any book and come prepared to discuss it! Participants will be entered to win a prize. Ideal for high school students.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Alcohol Ink & Metal Washer | Necklace DIY | Tuesday, March 21 | 2-3PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Make a lovely necklace using alcohol ink and metal washers! Ideal for ages 12+.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2507. | |
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Teens in the Kitchen! | Thursday, March 30 | 3:30-5PM | Canton | Learn to juice! Teens will learn to use an electric juicer to create fun drinks!
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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|  | Get Literary: A Teen Book Bag | What is it?
Teens may sign up to receive a specially curated book bag at no cost!
Bags will include a brand-new copy of a book related to the month's theme,
book recommendations, and a few goodies. How Does It Work?
1. Fill out the online form here.
2. Wait to be contacted.
Only twelve boxes will be available each month - first come, first serve.
If you miss out one month, you will be placed on the waitlist.
3. Pick up your Get Literary bag at your local library branch.
What Should I Expect?
All items inside the bag will be a surprise and are yours to keep!
Once contacted, you will have 7 days to pick up your bag.
Want to talk about the book you read? Join us for the Out of The Box Book Club! | |
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Wiggle Worms Storytime | Every Tuesday in March | 9:30-10AM & 10:30-11AM | Waynesville Auditorium | An exciting, interactive music and movement storytime ideal for ages 2-6.
Join us for an additional time at 9:30am!
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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Mother Goose Storytime | Every Wednesday in March | 10:30-11AM | Waynesville | With a focus on rhymes, songs, and simple stories to promote early literacy, this storytime is ideal for children from birth-2 years.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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Move & Groove Storytime | Every Thursday in March | 10:30-11AM | Canton | An exciting, interactive music and movement storytime ideal for ages 2-6.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567.
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Little Ones Learn | Wednesday, March 15 | 10-11AM | Canton | An exciting, interactive music and movement storytime ideal for ages 2-6.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567.
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| Elementary Programs | | Ask about board games in the Children's Department! | |
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Take & Make Kit: | Lion or Lamb | Wednesday, March 1 | All Branches | Will March come in like a lion or a lamb?
Make this fun craft and find out!
Ideal for all ages.
Take & Make Kits will be available while supplies last and cannot be reserved.
Kits may contain small parts
that could pose a choking hazard.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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STEAM Club | Wednesday, March 1 | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Want to learn how to code and build your own robot? Interested in conducting science experiments and creating amazing structures using everyday objects? Open to all students!
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Reptiles Rock! | Thursday, March 2 | 3:30-4:30PM | First United Methodist Church | Celebrate the end of winter reading with an interactive program - get up close and personal with turtles, lizards, and geckos from the aquarium & shark lab by Team ECCO. Ideal for elementary, middle, and high school students. In person registration required.
Contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828-356-2511 for more information. | |
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Hometown Heroes | Storytime | Tuesday, March 7 | 11AM-12PM | Canton | A special storytime with special guest from the Haywood County Sheriff's Department.
Ideal for all ages.
Held outside if the weather is good.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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DIY Kids: Wind Cars | Wednesday, March 8 | 3:30-4:430PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn about the power of the wind and make your own wind car. Ideal for elementary ages.
Registration required.
To register, and for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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Reading with Rover | Wednesday, March 8 | 1-2PM | Canton | Thursday, March 9 | 4-5PM | Canton | Practice your reading with therapy dog, Toddy!
Open, by appointment only,
to elementary- aged children and adults
developing their reading skills.
Registration required.
For more information, or to register, contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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Take & Make Kit: | Rainbow & Pot of Gold | Monday, March 13 | All Branches | Make a St. Patrick's Day craft and find your own pot of gold! Ideal for all ages.
Take & Make Kits will be available while supplies last and cannot be reserved.
Kits may contain small parts
that could pose a choking hazard.
To register, and for more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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Zaniac: Crazy Chemistry | Monday, March 13 | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Make you own fun dip and learn how all liquids have an ionic makeup that determines whether they are an acid or a base.
Ideal for elementary ages.
Registration required.
To register, and for more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Lego Free Play | Tuesday, March 14 & 28 | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Create a masterpiece made from Legos.
All blocks are provided!
Ideal for elementary ages.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Virtual Program: | Bumblebee Windsock Craft | Monday, March 20 | All Branches | Learn how to create your own bumblebee windsock. Ideal for elementary ages.
Take & Make Kits will be available while supplies last and cannot be reserved.
Kits may contain small parts
that could pose a choking hazard. Access all virtual programs & instructions at https://bit.ly/HCPL_NA.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Hometown Heroes | Storytime | Tuesday, March 21 | 11AM-12PM | Canton | A special storytime with special guest from the Haywood County Animal Services.
Ideal for all ages.
Held outside if the weather is good.
For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. | |
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Ghibli Movie & Craft | Wednesday, March 22 | 3-5:30PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Join us for a fun in person paper craft
while watching a Ghibli film!
Ideal for all ages.
Access all virtual programs & instructions
at https://bit.ly/HCPL_NA.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | |
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Let's Go Fly a Kite | Monday, March 27 | 3:30-4:30PM | Waynesville Auditorium | Learn about kites and make your own kite
to take home! Ideal for all ages.
Registration required.
To register, or for more information,
contact the Waynesville Branch
at 828.356.2511. | |
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Chess 101 | Every Friday in March | 3:30-4:30PM | Canton | Challenge and enhance your chess skills
with chess instructor Bruce Goodwin.
Basic knowledge of chess moves is desirable. Ideal for all ages. For more information, contact the
Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. | |
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|  | The Friends' Website | Click Here or visit http://folhaywoodcounty.org/
for the latest news about the Friends, the Used Book Shop,
membership information, and how to donate to support library programming
and the future of library services in Haywood County.
| Our Support: Friends & Foundation | Thank you for remembering the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation in your charitable giving and estate planning.
Your support ensures the future of a strong library system.
Visit the library's website for giving information.
Click Here or visit http://folhaywoodcounty.org/
for the latest news about the Friends, the Used Book Shop,
membership information, and how to donate to support library programming and the future of library services in Haywood County. |  | We look forward to serving you! | |
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