A Nordic escape for American snow days
With the winter season upon me, I couldn’t help but seek out a book to fit my longing for cold snow. I settled on a reread: “Kristin Lavransdatter” (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, 2005, 1,168 pages).
Swain secures funding for library expansion
Marianna Black Library is set for a major expansion and renovation thanks to funding from several parties, including a large allotment in the state budget.
War, persecution and manhood: three books
Cold weather means more time indoors, and more time indoors means more time for books. Here are three for the season of Jack Frost, sweaters and robust beverages.
‘Devil’s in the details:' Jackson to make adjustments to FRL proposal
Jackson County will make some adjustments to Macon County’s proposed changes to the Fontana Regional Library interlocal agreement after the board reviewed those changes in December and then directed its attorney to do the same.
I am one of you forever: Remembering WNC literary icon Fred Chappell
In a November 2022 interview with The Smoky Mountain News, storied writer Fred Chappell, a Haywood County native who was 86 at the time, was asked what the culmination of his life meant to him looking back.
2023 A Look Back: Survivor Award
This award goes out to the Fontana Regional Library, which, despite consistent attacks throughout 2023, is still standing, and continues to serve the residents of Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.
The true story of a teacher who defied Hitler
In 1933 Germany, headmistress Anna Essinger was ordered by the newly-elected Nazi party to fly a Nazi flag above her school.
Changes for FRL: Jackson looks at Macon’s recommendations for library system
After Macon County proposed several changes to the Fontana Regional Library system agreement, Jackson County commissioners are taking a look at the recommendations to determine what will work, and what won’t.
The next chapter: New owner at Blue Moon Books
One of Haywood County’s used bookstores is entering its next chapter with a change of ownership and a continuation of tradition.
Buck the system: Macon recommends changes to Fontana Regional Library agreement
With the 10-year Fontana Regional Library agreement up for review, commissions in all three counties are considering changes to the document.