Jackson County Public Library

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Library

Hours:

Monday & Wednesday 9 - 6 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9 - 8 pm
Saturday 9 - 5 pm
Closed Sunday

Driving Directions:

located in Historic Old Courthouse in downtown Sylva on the hill

About Us

To provide the public of Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties with excellent service and convenient access to resources for their educational, informational, and recreational needs.

Events

Coloring Club at the JCPL
Day of the Dead Crafting series: Paper cempasúchil (marigolds) and papel picado (garlands)
  • A class on how to make paper cempasúchil (marigolds) and papel picado (garlands) for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
  • Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Oct 9, 2026
Google Docs for Beginners
Day of the Dead Crafting Series: Painting Sugar Skulls
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Oct 16, 2026
Library Fest: Open House at the JCPL
Spooky Clay Magnets Class
Blind Date with a Book at the JCPL hosted by WCU's Parks and Recreation Students
  • Students currently enrolled in WCU’s Parks and Recreation program will host a Blind Date with a Book program on October 20th from 6-8PM
  • Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
NC Works Job Assistance
  • NC Works Job Assistance will be on the 2nd floor of the library to offer career advice and resume help.
  • Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
Horror Movie Trivia
  • An evening of trivia at the library dedicated to your favorite horror movies and some delightfully spooky prizes!
  • Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Oct 23, 2026
VAYA Health: OCD
  • This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options.
  • Tuesday Oct 27, 2026
Halloween/Fall Treats Potluck
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Oct 30, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Nov 6, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Nov 13, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Nov 20, 2026
Free Friday Films
  • Join us in the Genealogy Room at the Jackson County Public Library for a free screening of a movie every Friday at 1:30 PM.
  • Friday Nov 27, 2026