Upcoming
Events
Make a difference by wearing yellow and attending one or more of the events listed here. You are also permitted to comment at most of these meetings.
Add your voice and presence to support the libraries of Jackson County by attending Jackson County Commissioner and Fontana Regional Library board meetings and participating in JCPL Allies events.
Jackson County Board of Commissioners,
Regular Meeting and Work Session
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025; 6:30 p.m. regular meeting; 7 p.m. work session
Justice and Administration Building
401 Grindstaff Rd., Rm. A201
Sylva, NC
Written or in-person comments are permitted and limited to two minutes per person. Sign up before the meeting begins. Wear yellow to show your support for the library!
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Live-streaming of the event will air via YouTube.
Click here to view this meeting or past meetings. Click on the Live tab.
Jackson County Public Library Board of Trustees,
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025; 4 p.m.
Jackson County Public Library-Sylva
310 Keener St., Board Room
Sylva, NC
Written comments are welcomed and need to be received by noon on Friday, Aug. 15. Email should be sent to
jacksontrustees@fontanalib.org.
Wear yellow to show your support for the library!
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners,
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025; 6:30 p.m.
Justice and Administration Building
401 Grindstaff Rd., Rm. A201
Sylva, NC
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Written or in-person comments are permitted and limited to two minutes per person. Sign up before the meeting begins. Wear yellow to show your support for the library!
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Live-streaming of the event will air via YouTube.
Click here to view this meeting or past meetings. Click on the Live tab.
JCPL Allies,
Community Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025; 6 p.m.
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library
249 Frank Allen Rd.
Cashiers, NC
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Everyone is invited to this JCPL Allies community meeting! We'll have some important information for you about updates on the FRL withdrawal process, plans to reverse the vote, and ways to further involve our community.
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JCPL Allies,
Community Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025; 6 p.m.
Southwestern Community College,
Burrell Building, Rms. 102A and B
447 College Dr.,
Sylva, NC
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Everyone is invited to this JCPL Allies community meeting! We'll have some important information for you about updates on the FRL withdrawal process, plans to reverse the vote, and ways to further involve our community.
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Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees,
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025; 4 p.m.
Macon County Public Library
149 Siler Farm Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
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Public comment and questions will be received as written correspondence via email or mail. Correspondence must be received by noon on the Friday before the board meeting. Email should be sent to
Written correspondence should be mailed to:
Fontana Regional Library
Attn: FRL Board of Trustees
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
Wear yellow to show your support for the library!
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Fontana Regional Library Board of Trustees;
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025; 4 p.m.
Location will be decided at the September meeting due to renovations at the Mariana Black Library in Bryson City.
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Public comment and questions will be received as written correspondence via email or mail. Correspondence must be received by noon on the Friday before the board meeting. Email should be sent to
Written correspondence should be mailed to:
Fontana Regional Library
Attn: FRL Board of Trustees
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
Wear yellow to show your support for the library!