Not your Grandma's Library - this one's Jammin'!

To say :the "Joint is Jumpin" is to describe the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City NC. Especially on Thursday nights with the Community Music Jam.  Fortunately for the locals and visitors alike, the Jams are held year around with the next one coming up this Thursday.

All toes are "tappin" in the Library's auditorium from 6 PM - 7:30 PM as anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - join in. Singers are also welcomed along with those who just want to listen. The jam is facilitated by Larry Barnett of Grampa’s Music in Bryson City, and offers a chance for musicians of all ages and levels of ability to share music they know well or learn new mountain songs.

Marianna Black Library is located in Downtown Bryson City at the corner of Academy and Rector. For more information or driving directions call the library at (828) 488-3030. This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment of the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.

Annual Hometown Christmas this weekend in Saluda

Dec 10-11  Main Street in downtown Saluda NC will be decked out in all its Christmas lights when hosting the annual  Hometown Christmas. Sponsored by the Saluda Business Association, this long-standing tradition has become a way for Saluda residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season. Businesses and shops are open from 6-8 PM and serve holiday refreshments while local musicians perform.

Marianna Black Library Hosts Poetry Slam Tonight in Bryson City

April 29, 6:30PM, Marianna black Library, Bryson City North Carolina.April is National Poetry Month and the Marianna Black Library will host a Poetry Slam, featuring Ms. Janet Smith's Fifth Grade class from the Mountain Discovery Charter School.

Poetry written by the students is already on display at the library and each student will read his or her poem out loud during the Poetry Slam. The poetry will them remain on display into the month of May. This Poetry Slam is open to the public, please come hear what these fifth graders have to offer. For more information, call the library at 828-488-3030 or visit www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity