Past Events
The Friends of the Library used donations made at these events to help pay for new materials at the library.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK! September 10 - 14, 2018
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POETRY NIGHT 2018!
Thursday, August 16 at 7 pm
Area poetry fans gathered and read their favorite poems! Here are photos of some of the 14 readers. Download the program which includes a list of poems!
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Author Reading: Donna Everhart
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Tuesday, August 14 at 2 pm
North Carolina author of "The Education of Dixie Dupree" and "The Road to Bittersweet". Reading and Q & A with the author.
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BOOK CLEARANCE!June 13-17, 2018
More than 1,000 used books and other items were available in the the library's meeting room. In keeping with the non-pricing system used in past years, shoppers simply made one donation for the privilege of selecting items at the sale.
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2018 Chocolate Cook-Off
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Highlands Cashiers Players
& the Cashiers Friends of the Library Share
Christmas Joy
A Free Holiday Program
Monday, December 18, 2017
Highlands Cashiers Players read humorous and poignant stories. Betty Morris and Suman Fischer from the Cashiers United Methodist Church gathered together singers known as the Cashiers’ Angels to add Christmas music interspersed with the readings. Bryan Heller, the church's pianist, accompanied them.
Co-sponsored with the Highlands Cashiers Players.
Co-sponsored with the Highlands Cashiers Players.
Steve Johannessen In Concert
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Nationally-recognized jazz musician and vocalist Steve Johannessen performed a free concert of his original compositions at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. He presented his extensive knowledge of synthesized music and equipment. His performance recalled the powerful vocal stylings of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and the nuance that's at the core of Nat King Cole's greatest songs. Donations given at the concert benefited the Friends of the Library.
Nationally-recognized jazz musician and vocalist Steve Johannessen performed a free concert of his original compositions at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. He presented his extensive knowledge of synthesized music and equipment. His performance recalled the powerful vocal stylings of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and the nuance that's at the core of Nat King Cole's greatest songs. Donations given at the concert benefited the Friends of the Library.
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
October 26, 2017
Friends of the Library honored Library and Bookstore volunteers, and Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library staff.
A Family Story: Sunburst Trout Farm
October 6, 2017
Wes Eason, Director of Sales for Sunburst Trout Farm, gave a talk about his family's business, sustainable farming. He closed the program by serving the audience a sampling of its products, including smoked rainbow trout filet and trout caviar. Sunburst Trout Farms is an artisanal, third generation company located in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Wes Eason, Director of Sales for Sunburst Trout Farm, gave a talk about his family's business, sustainable farming. He closed the program by serving the audience a sampling of its products, including smoked rainbow trout filet and trout caviar. Sunburst Trout Farms is an artisanal, third generation company located in Haywood County, North Carolina.
PLAYFEST
Highlands Community Players
Playwright Lauren Yee
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August 17, 2017
HCP treated the Cashiers Community to 7 short comedies at the library. The funny and sometimes poignant plays were stage-read by first time and veteran actors from the Plateau. The audience then picked the winners: First place: "Life with Jamie" by Lauren Yee, $100 prize Second place: "Oh Tannenbaum" by Mark Harvey Levine, $50 prize Third Place: "Author En Loco" by Sybil Rosen, $50 prize |
Raptor Program
August 11, 2017
"Raptor" is a catchall term used to refer to agile and powerful avian hunters such as eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls. A Raptor expert will bring a group of these birds of prey from Balsam Mountain Trust for the presentation. The birds kept at Balsam Mountain Trust can no longer hunt effectively and therefore cannot live in the wild. The Trust rehabilitates them and uses them for educational programs.
"Raptor" is a catchall term used to refer to agile and powerful avian hunters such as eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls. A Raptor expert will bring a group of these birds of prey from Balsam Mountain Trust for the presentation. The birds kept at Balsam Mountain Trust can no longer hunt effectively and therefore cannot live in the wild. The Trust rehabilitates them and uses them for educational programs.
WOULD YOU TOUCH A SNAKE??!!
SNAKES ALIVE!
July 28, 2017
Ron Cromer and his amazing snakes and reptiles will be back. A large group of folks learned about these misunderstood creatures, met some friendly critters, and even pet a reptile or two.
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Ron Cromer and his amazing snakes and reptiles will be back. A large group of folks learned about these misunderstood creatures, met some friendly critters, and even pet a reptile or two.
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"Secret of the Smokies -
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PBS Documentary - "the Age of the Mind" and Talk by Adair Simon, daughter of former Florida Governor Farris Bryant
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July 19, 2017
The film discusses the lasting impact of many of Gov. Farris Bryant's policies and many of the controversial aspects of Bryant's administration, including the Civil Rights demonstrations in St. Augustine, Florida, the construction of important infrastructures such as Florida's Turnpike, and the influx of immigrants from Cuba during the 1960s.
The film discusses the lasting impact of many of Gov. Farris Bryant's policies and many of the controversial aspects of Bryant's administration, including the Civil Rights demonstrations in St. Augustine, Florida, the construction of important infrastructures such as Florida's Turnpike, and the influx of immigrants from Cuba during the 1960s.
Barbara Oehlbeck Exhibit Dedication
June 30, 2017
An exhibit dedicated to the life and works of Barbara Oehlbeck is now part of the Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library. Library Benefactor Dr. Barbara Carlton made remarks about her dear friend Barbara Oehlbeck, during a reception attended by many friends and family members.
"Tricky Places, Tricky Spaces"… Secret Recipes for your Mountain Garden
May 25, 2017
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Mary Palmer Dargan of Dovecote Porch & Gardens shared secrets about those hard to reach mountain places and what to do with them. After the lecture Ms. Dargan invited the audience back to Dovecote Porch & Gardens from 5:30-7:30 to meet father and son sculptors, Carl and Ethan Perverall and see their Contemporary Stonehenge sculptures.
Hugh and Mary Palmer Dargan are landscape architects based in Cashiers who have been called the Sonny and Cher of Landscape Gardening. They have been designing beautiful home environments for 43 years. 
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FOURTH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE
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Wayne Atcheson
Billy Graham Historian
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Grainger McKoy Sculptor
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Raptor Program
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 Kevin Adams Author & Nature Photographer
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August 18, 2016
Friends of the Library has presented
Poetry Night - Favorite Poem Readings
since 2010.
Friends of the Library has presented
Poetry Night - Favorite Poem Readings
since 2010.
Snakes Alive!
July, 2016
Ron Cromer brings live reptiles into the library to teach children and adults about these generally misunderstood creatures. He also enlightens the public about different aspects of nature but the best part of his show is the hands on experience with the animals!
Ron Cromer brings live reptiles into the library to teach children and adults about these generally misunderstood creatures. He also enlightens the public about different aspects of nature but the best part of his show is the hands on experience with the animals!
On the second weekend of December, the citizens of Cashiers, NC join together to celebrate the joy of the holidays with a big parade down main street. I 2015, the Friends and Wendy's partnered to bring books to children and teens, and fun for all. The Friends of the Library won the 2013 Most Holiday Spirit award in the parade with the Wizard of Oz theme.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION COOK-OUT
September 5, 2014
2015 Chocolate Cook-Off
When: Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 2:00-4:00
Valentine's Day is welcomed in Cashiers with the Friends of the Library's Chocolate Cook-off. Every February, the library is filled with sweets and goodies baked with love from all around the community and brought in for judging for taste, aroma, and decoration. Other members come from miles around to pay to sample each product and take a bit home with them. |
2015 Poetry Night
When: August, 2015
Poetry Night is a tribute to the Favorite Poem Project that was started by the 39th Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. People of Cashiers, NC are encouraged to submit their favorite poems to the library and then on one special night in August, the community comes together for a special reading of some of the poems. |
Annual Book Clearance
June 11-13, 2015
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Organized by the Friends of the Library, the party was staged upon the green pasture behind the library. Evocative of a county fair from simpler times, it boasted games for kids and grown-ups, hot dogs and sweets, an ice cream sandwich eating contest, our beloved reading dog Miss Pilar, the Reading rover, face painting and live music.
Cashiers Poetry Night
August 14, 2014
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Under the leadership of past Friends of the Library Board President Marilyn Staats, the Cashiers Fourth Annual Poetry Night on August 14 was another great success. Twenty-two area residents read their favorite poems to a receptive audience. Readers ranged in age from 11 to 84. |
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