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Haywood Locker
The Haywood County Public Library is excited to announce the opening
of the Haywood Locker at at Lakeside Plaza, 157 Paragon Parkway
between Health & Human Services and Tractor Supply.
Place items on hold and pick them up at the locker 24/7.
An email address on your library account is needed to use this service.
Call the Waynesville branch at 828-452-5169 during opening hours
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Western Carolina Photo Exhibit
August 1 - September 30
Waynesville Branch
You’re invited to view a photo exhibit of historic Haywood County photographs.
The community’s assistance is needed to identify the people and places pictured.
Images are from the Sherrill Studio Photograph collection at WCU’s Hunter Library
and depict the region during the first half of the 20th century.
For more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Creative Writing Group
Monday, August 1 & 15
3:30-5PM | Canton
Interested in creative writing? Join the Canton Branch Creative writing group! Learn writing skills, while sharing and practicing with the support of other aspiring writers.
Registration is required. Contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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Wired Wednesday Every Wednesday
3-5PM | Canton Sign up for one-on-one technology assistance. Staff will be available by appointment only
to assist in the use of computers,
smartphones, tablets and e-readers.
Registration is required. For more information, contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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NCWORKS Job Search Assistance
Friday, August 5
1:15-4:45PM | Waynesville Receive help with your job search on the second floor of the Waynesville branch.
For more information, contact 828.456.6061
or visit https://www.ncworks.gov. |
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Next Chapter Book Club Monday, August 8
12:30-1:30PM | Canton NCBC - Haywood is a fun, and highly interactive book club, ideal for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Meets on the second and fourth Monday
of every month.
Registration is required. For more information, contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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Tech Tuesday Tuesday, August 9 & 23
9-11AM | Waynesville Staff will be available on the second floor to answer questions and assist you in the use of computers, smartphones, and tablets.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Second Tuesday Movie
Tuesday, August 9 | 2-4PM
Waynesville Auditorium
Join us at the library for the feature film "Cyrano" and popcorn!
Space limited to the first 25 people. Auditorium doors open at 1:45pm.
Movies will be shown every other month.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Macrame Air Plant Hanger
Thursday, August 11
1- 2PM | Canton Create a beautiful macrame air plant hanger in this class. Ideal for adults - open to teens.
Registration required.
For more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. |
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Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 17 | 4:30-6PM
Waynesville Auditorium The Library Board of Trustees provides leadership, advocacy, and direction for the Haywood County Public Library and meet
the third Wednesday of every month.
Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Friends of the Library
Summer Reading Series
Thursday, August 18 | 4:30-6PM
Waynesville Auditorium This Reading Series theme is humor.
August - A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
Participants will receive a copy of the book to keep. Donations will be accepted at the event and are appreciated to defray the cost of the books. This is the last of a three part series.
Registration is required.
To sign up, contact FOLHaywoodCounty@gmail.com |
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DIY Hand Painted Bookmarks
Tuesday, August 23 | 2-4PM
Waynesville Auditorium Paint with acrylics on watercolor paper, blowing through a straw to make an ocean themed laminated and tasseled bookmark.
All materials provided.
Registration required - adults only please.
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Greenies Wednesday
Garden Club
Wednesday, August 24
11-12PM | Canton Learn about plants and gardening
in this hands-on group,
ideal for adults with disabilities.
Meets on the 4th Wednesdays monthly.
Registration is required. For more information, contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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Watercolor Nature
Monday, August 29
3:30-5PM | Canton Learn to capture nature in watercolor.
This class is led by local artist and library staff person, Joan Doyle.
Registration is required. For more information, contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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Market Research Tools for Your Small Business
Tuesday, August 30 | 9-11AM
HCC Small Business Center Want to know how to find out about your competition? Curious about the industry trends in your business market? In this seminar, we will discuss a variety of free resources you can use to enhance your business plan, research competitors,
and grow your business. We'll cover how to find and interpret market data
and incorporate your research into your funding search.
All of the resources we'll cover in this seminar are provided at no cost
through the Haywood County Public Library, or are publicly available.
This seminar will be held at Haywood Community College Small Business Center.
Registration is required.
For more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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Greenies Tuesday
Garden Club Tuesday, August 30
12:30-1:30PM | Canton Learn about plants and gardening
in this hands-on group,
ideal for adults with disabilities.
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Registration is required. For more information, contact the Canton Branch at 828.648.2924. |
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Lovely Lavender:
Grow It & Use It
Tuesday, August 30 | 2-4PM
Waynesville Auditorium Learn which variety grows best in our area and how to process the seeds and flowers.
There will be samples of items made with lavender and instructions for all attendees on how to make simple syrup, extract, and more!
For more information, contact the
Waynesville Branch at 828.452.5169. |
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What Is It?
Each month, teens can sign up to receive a specially curated book box from the Haywood County Public Library, at no cost!
Boxes will include one book, a craft activity, and some goodies!
How Does It Work?
Only ten boxes will be available each month.
If you miss out one month, you will be placed on the waitlist. If a box is not picked up within the designated time frame, those on the waitlist will be contacted. If you are not called, you will be placed at the top of the list for the next month.
What Should I Expect?
All items inside the box will be a surprise! You will receive a brand-new copy of a book relating to the month's theme, a special craft activity, and 3-4 goodies, such as bookmarks, journals, pens, stickers, keychains, plushies, slime, snacks, or candy.
How Do I Sign Up?
To sign up, fill out the Google Form or visit https://bit.ly/HCPL_TBB.
Choose which library branch to pick up your box from. You will have one week to claim the box before it goes to the next person on the list. Everything inside the box - including the book - is yours to keep, so no need to worry about due dates!
For more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. | | Programs For Children |
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Wiggle Worms, Mother Goose, and Move & Groove Storytimes
will be taking a break for the month of August.
Storytimes will resume the second week of September. | |
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Chess 101 Every Friday
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 ages 8+.
For more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2567. |
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NC Museum of Art
Take & Make Kit
Monday, August 15 The library has partnered with the NCMA
to offer a craft kit with materials to create a torn-paper scene of the sea inspired by Claude Monet’s painting, The Cliff, Étretat, Sunset.
Ideal for ages 6+. Take & Make Kits will be available at all library branches, while supplies last
and cannot be reserved over the phone.
For more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. |
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Animal Bookmark
Take and Make Kit
Monday, August 22 Learn to make animal bookmarks!
Ideal for ages 6+. Take & Make Kits will be available at all library branches, while supplies last
and cannot be reserved over the phone.
Access all virtual programs & instructions at
https://bit.ly/HCPL_NA.
For more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. |
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ecoEXPLORER
Thursday, August 25
1-2PM | Canton
Explore the world of insects with EcoExplore! This event will be hosted by the North Carolina Arboretum's ecoEXPLORE program.
We will learn all about what makes an insect an insect, search for bugs outside, and have an up-close encounter with a few Walking Sticks in celebration of ecoEXPLORE's Entomology Badge. Ideal for ages 5-13.
For more information,
contact the Canton Branch at 828.356.2561. |
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Decorate Your Pencil Bag
Take & Make Kit
Monday, August 29 Decorate a pencil bag, just in time for back to school! This activity kit comes with materials plus written instructions for a complete
hands-on project! Ideal for ages 6+. Take & Make Kits will be available at all library branches, while supplies last
and cannot be reserved over the phone.
For more information, contact the Waynesville Branch at 828.356.2511. |
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Annual Bag Sale
10AM-4PM | Waynesville Branch Storage Room
The Friends Of The Haywood County Library will be holding a Bag Sale downstairs at the Waynesville Branchon Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27,
and Monday, August 29 from 10am-4pm.
The number of people allowed in the book room at any one time will be limited.
Prices: $3 per bag or $5 for two.
For more information, contact The Friends at folhaywoodcounty@gmail.com. | | Visit the HCPL Academy |
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View the complete collection of our virtual programs as well as short informational videos about some of our online resources at https://bit.ly/HCPL_NA |
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| 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. | |
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