Our Library System is under attack!
On Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, the Jackson County Commissioners discussed removing the Jackson County Library from the Fontana Regional system which would decimate funding and resource access for all of the six libraries in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties. This is just the latest effort to dismantle the FRL system, which has been under attack for four years from a small, special interest group.
This does not represent the majority of voters and residents of the three counties affected. We have to show up and save our libraries.
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This is going to take everybody.
Here are two ways you can help NOW!
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
JACKSON COUNTY
May 13 - FRL Board Meeting - Albert Carlton Library 4pm
May 15 - Planning FRL Rally- Community Room, Jackson County Public Library - 6pm
May 17 - SAVE THE FRL! RALLY, Jackson County Courthouse Fountain - 11am
May 20 - Jackson County Public Library Board Meeting - Albert Carlton Library - 4pm
May 20 - County Commissioners Meeting - Jackson County Justice Center - 6:30pm
June 6 - County Commissioners Meeting - Jackson County Justice Center - 4pm
SWAIN COUNTY
May 20 - County Commissioner Meeting - Swain County Administration Building 5:30pm
June 3 - County Commissioner Work Session - Swain County Administration Building 5:30pm
MACON COUNTY
May 13 - Board of Commissioners - Macon County Courthouse 6pm
June 6 - Macon County Library Board Meeting - 4pm
July 8 - FRL Board Meeting - Nantahala Library, Topton 4pm