Friends of the Macon County Public Library

10/21/2026

The Friends of the Macon County Public Library was established in 1971! We have been going strong for more than 50 years thanks to dedicated volunteers, visionary leaders and supportive community members. Join us as a dues-paying member or volunteer.

10/20/2026

Books & Bites with Eerie Travels!
6 p.m. Thursday, October 22
Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd., Franklin

Join lovely humans and friends of the library Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they bring tales of the places and creatures that make the Dark Heart of Appalachia one of the eeriest places to be! Cryptid fans, this one is for you!

Amazingly delicious refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Macon County Public Library.

10/19/2026

Happy ! We invite you to join the Friends of the Macon County Public Library and become a supporter of the library if you are not already member. Several membership levels are available, Visit our website at https://www.friendsofthelibrarymaconnc.org/ to learn more and sign up,

10/17/2026

Check out our selection of vinyl records, CDs, sheet music, hymnals and more.

10/16/2026

Here are a few of the topic sections that you will find when you visit our used bookstore: animals, humor, travel, business, leadership, textbooks, hobbies, sports, reference, classic literature, music, art, crafts and more!

10/15/2026

and BOARD GAMES!!!
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10/15/2026

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10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Save the date! Mark your calendar!

10/09/2026

VAYA Class Series
Self Care: Learning to Live Well, Work Well
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13
Macon County Public Library Board Room, 149 Siler Farm Rd., Franklin

Registration Required. Call the library or visit https://www.vayahealth.com/calendar/

This training supports care providers in recognizing stress, understanding its impact, and developing practical self-care routines. Participants will explore how prioritizing their own well-being leads to more sustainable and effective care for others.

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.