All libraries and regional office close at noon on Wednesday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will remain closed until Monday, November 27.
All libraries and regional office close at noon on Wednesday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will remain closed until Monday, November 27.
powered by bulletin

2023 CM LIT FEST

2023-08-22T13:12:53-04:00August 22nd, 2023|Local Interest|

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Thursday, Sept 7th-Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Burnsville, NC Featuring Keynote Speaker and Author, Jason Mott Over 50 free author presentations, plus 5 low-cost writing workshops. CLICK HERE to Register for Workshops & Keynote (Selling out fast!) CLICK HERE to View the Complete Festival Schedule. CLICK HERE for Participating Authors. [...]

Making a Splash with Smithsonian Water/Ways

2021-03-26T12:42:43-04:00March 26th, 2021|Kids, Local Interest, Outreach Program|

Kids, ages 8-12, in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties can participate virtually in the Wonder of Water series, sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities and AMY Regional Library, on behalf of the Smithsonian Water/Ways traveling exhibit happening now at Yancey County Public Library. Each week, educator and photography Sue Wasserman, accompanied by videographer Martha Moore, [...]

From the Desk of Mr. James Byrd: Christmas Traditions of Yesteryear in the Valley

2020-12-11T16:16:23-05:00December 11th, 2020|Local Interest, Mr. Byrd Collection|

Christmas Traditions of Yesteryear in the Valley As elsewhere, Toe River Valley had its Christmas traditions that were continued each year.  Among them were: Going to the woods to select a Christmas tree that was either a cedar, hemlock, or white pine Bringing in the tree and decorating it with an angel on top, long [...]

Go to Top